Bella Toscana is finally operating. A warm welcome to all those interested in participating in the group.
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Testing the group. Can you help by posting something to see whether it is working?
Mon, 10/24/2011 - 10:45
I just heard that the ½ûÂþÌìÌà MotoGP pilot Marco Simoncelli has died in a horrific accident at Sepang (Malaysia) during the Grand Prix.
Sun, 10/23/2011 - 08:32
This is "funghi porcini" time and you will find them sold fresh everywhere. A great time to enjoy them. There are many ways to prepare them: sauces, garnishes, omelettes, pasta....
Sat, 10/22/2011 - 14:31
Further to previous posts and threads, I did not get an answer from Admin regarding the current status for "Northern Tuscany" group... Consequently, I decided to do something different and I requested the creation of a new group...
Wed, 10/19/2011 - 11:08
Could anyone explain why it is not possible to access the Northern Tuscany Group? I am supposed to be its Administrator and I have not received any information regarding this.
Tue, 10/18/2011 - 04:54
We are just back from a n enjoyable week in Rome and I must mention the great coffee we had at Piazza Sant'Eustachio, a sort of "sanctuary" for all coffee lovers.
Tue, 05/24/2011 - 03:52
We were driving around Lucca when I saw at a newsagent a headline from regional newspaper "Il Tirreno" stating that the Royal couple were coming to Lucca during their honeymoon.
Fri, 04/29/2011 - 12:25
I travel to San Francisco, California, quite frequently as my two daughters live there. I love the city and I have always noticed its strong ½ûÂþÌìÌà influence.
Mon, 03/28/2011 - 06:25
Comments posted
it was a fantastic match. Spain has a mighty team ( La Roja) and could not be beaten, even if Italy was a worthy oponent. I felt very sorry when i saw the ½ûÂþÌìÌà guys crying after rhe match, particularly Pirlo. but then, I am a Spaniard...
Sorry, but I have to agree with Bunterboy and the others... savings, if any, are not worth the trouble. In any case, good luck!
I really fail to understand your problem, and we have had a house in Bagni for 5 years now. There are large collection bins in many places where you can leave the rubbish when you have to go.
Renovating old buildings is not for everyone. Many have hidden problems which are expensive to solve. Unless you know what you are doing do not buy a ruin. As for location... it is a matter of falling in love with it.
I only had to remove small pieces of plaster in our old stone mill. Plenty of elbow grease and patience. I wish you both.
Have a look at We have used them in the past.
Everyone will be affected by any major problems that the Euro may have. I fully agree with Ram's opinion.
That sounds correct, Belvedere. There has been  an increase. In any case, we feel that this adjustment was going to come sooner or later as property tax in Italy was lower than in other countries. For prima casa it is a bargain.
I am afraid that you are going to have to ask those questions to the people involved in the calculations. "Lordo" means gross or in building terms, the built area against the habitable or nett area.Â
We can't remember the hourly rate at Santa Maria Novella, as it varies according to the length of stay, but a full day will cost you between 20 and 25€