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I posted this information in the old "Northern Tuscany" group and I think that it was helpful.

Wed, 05/20/2009 - 12:50

Located less than a 100 m away from the Ponte Vecchio this centralli located trattoria is excellent value for money. You will find it on a narrow street called Via Stracciatella, to the left of Piazza di S.

Mon, 05/18/2009 - 09:13

It is that time of the year again! Plants see to thrive, but the terrible weeds do it as well.

Mon, 05/18/2009 - 04:16

I did not want to hijack Ronald's thread on Sardinia and the G8, but following a post on the same topic by Adriatica and my own commennt, I thought that it may be interesting for many to see what we are talking about.

Sat, 05/16/2009 - 11:10

A warm welcome to anyone interested in joining. We will have useful information, tips, suggestions and lots of help for everybody.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 18:08

A warm welcome to anyone interested in joining. We will have useful information, tips, suggestions and lots of help for everybody.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 17:35

Hi everybody! You are welcome to join this open group. We will discuss gardening and plants, particularly in the ½ûÂþÌìÌà context.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 17:21

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Answer to: House Insurance
Wed, 12/08/2010 - 04:24

After the first year, we transferred our insurance policy to our bank as they were offering better value for money. Check with them.

Answer to: New Year's Eve
Tue, 12/07/2010 - 15:02

Don't forget the lentils. They are an important part of the celebrations. From our old Forum.... Enjoy!

Tue, 12/07/2010 - 03:48

Obviously, not everyone is affected by the current crisis!!!!

Answer to: Lucca
Sun, 12/05/2010 - 13:30

Jan, we have not used the train to go to Siena from Bagni, we have always gone by car. Anyway, I think that you would have to go from Fornoli to Lucca and catch a train to Siena from there. Check the timetable: We generally go to San Gimignano as well and you need a car to do that.

Sat, 12/04/2010 - 04:34

Italy cannot maintain all of its artistic and archaelogical treasures. Something will need to be done very soon or many of them may be lost.

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 05:54

It is good to know particularly for those looking for property in the area.

Tue, 11/30/2010 - 07:30

Further to my previous post, this is a sample of the figurines that my lovely neighbours have been making since 1900. One of their sets has been selected for the Museum in Bethlehem.

Tue, 11/30/2010 - 07:23

I have to agree with you, Flip, as in Naples the presepi are a true art form rather than a craft. The ones at Bagni are very beautiful, but they are plaster figurines made by using moulds, although they are hand painted one by one. In Spain, we have a magnificent XVIII Century presepio from Naples brought to the Madrid Royal Palace by King Charles III who was also King of Naples. It is considered a masterpiece and it is on display around Christmas.

Mon, 11/29/2010 - 06:45

It now makes sense, Anne, as Bologna was under Papal control for quite a few centuries.

Answer to: Lucca
Mon, 11/29/2010 - 04:15

It usually takes us between 1 and a half and 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there from Lucca. Parking is a bit of a problem, so it may take you some 15 minutes to park the car. Definitely, for us it is a day trip and a very enjoyable one.