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An exciting Art Festival is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca during the Summer months of 2013.
Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:43
I said that I would not answer further mails on the previous thread and I normally keep my word,; however, certain posts are prompting me to open this new thread in order to clarify false allegations raised.A member said : "It's not like I made wi
Tue, 03/19/2013 - 16:25
Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio is the new Pope and will be known as Francis I? The first Jesuit to become a Pope, he is very much loved in Argentina, where many consider him a saint.
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 19:40
Beppe Grillo? Berlusconi? Bersani? Monti? (In strict alphabetical order) Who will win? Any bets?
Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:12
For those living in the area, the Comune di Bagni di Lucca has issued an invitation to join drama courses and a theatre group.Their aim is to stage Hamlet or "Amleto" in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.For details, go to
Wed, 02/06/2013 - 07:24
Wising everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2013.
Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:38
Fiat is coming back to the USA market with a bang! They are aggressively advertising their 2012 model of the Cinquecento and offering it on lease with prices starting at 200 USD monthly and no entry payment.
Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:26
I've just read in "Il Tirreno" (Lucca edition) that there is a large marketing and promotional campaign to visit these Tuscan provinces and combining the efforts of both provincial governments, the STA an Ryanair, who is offering heavily discounte
Tue, 04/10/2012 - 03:42
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If the weather is fine and you want to go to the Cinque Terre, drive to La Spezia railway station, leave your car there and catch the local train to the Cinque Terre (get the Cinque Terre Card at the railway station) and go to the northern end at Monterosso. Then you make your way down south stopping at every station and finally do the last sector from Manarola to Riomaggiore by walking along the famous footpath called "La Via dell'Amore". Here you have all the informaion you needÂ
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You have to ask your butcher for a "coscia di maiale con cotenna" and give him the approximate wight you want, usually 4-5 kilos. Actually, some ½ûÂþÌìÌà families prepare a very similar type of ham. You only have to search for "prosciutto cotto fatto in casa"  or "casalinga" and you will find plenty of recipes and adice, all in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ. Here goes an example: Give the butcher plenty of time to fill up your order.
I would then try Leroy Merlin ( www.leroymerlin.it ). They have lots of things for DIY, but they also have a list of tradesmen who install anything and do bathroom and kitchen renovations. I have seen glass splashbacks in their displays, so they must do supply and install. Or they may know someone who does it in your area. They don't have it listed in their catalogue, but ,many things that they have are missing. Just in case... in ½ûÂþÌìÌà it is called "alzatina in vetro". Good luck!
It will all depend on the weather and sometimes you get a surprise. I will always remember a day spent in the Cinque Terre in November. It was sunny and we enjoyed the place more than in summer...
Have a look at www.mondoconvenienza.itThey are in Lombardia, many choices and interesting prices.
The weather has been a bit... whimsical. Warmer than normal for this time of the year. A combination of fine weather and heavy rain. Right now, it is cooling down, particularly at night and it is quite windy. But... who knows? Bring an umbrella, but do not worry if you forget it at home. plety of street sellers carrying umbrellas for 5€...
I frequently travel between San Francisco and Europe with Air France, via Paris. They are "pet friendly" and each time I have seen passengers taking cats and small dogs in the cabin. I usually speak to them, because I love animals and they were all happy with their experiences. It is a good airline.
November is a quiet month. In any case, I would advise you to buy the "Florence Card", which is excellent value for money and you avoid the queues  There is a similar one for Venice. Simply Google "Venice Card" and you get the information. No problems for the other places at this time of the year.nWe went to Florence on Monday and the crowds had vanished... absolute bliss!!Enjoy your trip. Italy is great in spite of the crowds!Â
As I said on another thread, this information published by Italy Magazine may helpÂ