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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-26830056629375398982020-02-12T22:52:00.001-08:002020-02-12T22:52:25.007-08:00Festival of San Paolino, Lucca, July 12, 2019<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mkDm0n6XjAw" width="459"></iframe>Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-51097610081741861992017-05-27T01:18:00.001-07:002017-05-27T01:18:27.091-07:00Dinner in TraniThe port of Trani is the best place to be on a warm evening. Dinner by the bay. A short walk up to the historic cathedral, Basilica Cattedrale di Trani, perched on top of the hill, overlooking the Adriatic sea. Big boats and small fisherman boats. Fresh seafood.<br />
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Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-16722390274745964662017-05-26T02:56:00.001-07:002017-05-26T02:56:51.335-07:00Matera, sassi, ancient cave dwellingsMatera, just outside Puglia in Basilicata, is the site of the ancient and unusual cave dwellings. This "town" has been continually inhabited for thousands of years.<br />
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Here you can see a photo of Coniugi Vizzietta-Lapolla, the last family that lived in this House-cave, 50 years ago. THe family and animals all lived together in the one room.<br />
The loom taking pride of place.<br />
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Inside the Cathedral, mostly now inside renovated in Baroque style. The Cathedral Maria SS della Bruna e Sant'Eustachio<br />
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Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-47939815158095858652017-05-26T02:20:00.000-07:002017-05-26T02:20:51.617-07:00Polignano a Mare, Volare!Polignano a Mare, on the Adriatic sea in Puglia, limestone cliffs 20 m high, inhabited since C14th BC, maybe was the Greek Neapolis. And Dominico Modugno of course: VOLARE!<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-77964321917438271102017-05-25T13:54:00.000-07:002017-05-25T13:54:12.045-07:00The Grottoes of Castellana, PugliaThese grottoes of the town Castellana in Puglia, Italy were discovered in 1938 by Prof Franco Anelli. We took the long itinerary (3 km) which took about 2 hours, and we reached the magnificent "white cave". A wonderous trip indeed!<br />
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Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-10155097711766507452016-11-07T20:21:00.000-08:002016-11-07T20:21:25.494-08:00An elephant in SardegnaDriving through the northern area of Sardegna, not far from beautiful Castelsardo, you may be surprised to come across an elephant. <br />
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Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-33259502776320418442016-11-07T20:09:00.002-08:002016-11-07T20:09:45.029-08:00Sicilian CartThe traditional Sicilian Carts are becoming rarer and rarer to find. This beautiful one was on display at the entrance to a contemporary art exhibition in Siena in September 2016.<br />
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Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-66770510056454673042016-11-07T20:00:00.000-08:002016-11-07T20:00:32.499-08:00Medici in SienaOn a wall of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, at the centre of Siena in Piazza Salimben,<br />
is a sculpture which looks remarkably like a Medici stemma (coat of arms). Just a little different!<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-90512092175298325842016-11-07T19:48:00.000-08:002016-11-07T19:48:56.791-08:00An Indian in Florence: Maharaja of Kolhapur<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Cascine Park is a beautiful large green oasis in the centre of Firenze/Florence, a relaxing spot (at the far end away from the market) for a stroll, walk or run when a space to slow down is needed. <a href="http://www.ciaobellatours.com.au/">http://www.ciaobellatours.com.au</a><br />
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Around 150 years ago 21 year old Prince Rajaram Chhatrapati had left India with his wives and entourage to visit England. Whilst there he was advised to visit Firenze on the way home.<br />
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Unfortunately he acquired a sudden illness while is was visiting and died soon after. In keeping with Brahmin traditions he had to be cremated and his ashes had to be scattered where two rivers converge. There is only one spot where this could happen in Firenze, so the ceremony took place at the convergence of the Arno and Mugone rivers.<br />
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The memorial(foto at above) is near the place where his ashes were scattered.<br />
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And the shrub? Who knows what it is?<br />
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Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-35264092981518611782016-11-05T23:53:00.000-07:002016-11-05T23:53:38.905-07:00Crossing the Grand Canal in Venice, local styleThe Grand Canal is a 3800metres long snake, weaving its way to the lagoon. With only 4 bridges crossing this canal , it can be very frustrating getting around, trying to find the best bridge to cross to get to see the sights or do the shopping.<br />
Its not exactly a secret, but certainly not well known unless you actually live in Venezia, there is a local way to cross the canal. Use a gondola! Not just any gondola, but a specific type, with their own little stations. It will cost you Euro2. And you have to stand up! Well, that's not actually compulsory, but the locals do stand up for the crossing.<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-35203244721746013532016-07-06T07:11:00.000-07:002016-07-06T07:14:59.160-07:00il VOLO con PLACIDO DOMINGO, Firenze<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Three young tenors aged between 21 and 23, and from 3 different Regions of Italia (Sicilia, Emilia Romagna, Abruzzo), Il Volo, performed a Tribute Concert in Piazza Santa Croce, Firenze on July 1, 2016. <br />
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The first photo shows a much younger group, early in their career.<br />
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Second photo, Il Volo with Placido Domingo.<br />
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Third photo, the day's free insert into local newspapers.<br />
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Fourth, grazie mille Patrizia. What a wonderful farewell evening!<br />
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Fifth, arriving at our platea seats after a very hot day in Firenze, but a glorious warm evening to enjoy the music. The last one, around 11.30pm.<br />
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The backing orchestra from Teatro Massimo di Palermo, conducted by Placido Domingo.<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-56432315867950535022016-07-06T06:45:00.001-07:002016-07-08T10:40:27.984-07:00sindaco mayor in Italy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The sindaco in Italy (mayor of the town/ city/ province) is powerful and important in the everyday life and political life of their area.<br />
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At left in white is the Sindaco of Roma, Virginia Raggi. Below her is the Sindaco of Cascina, Susanna Ceccardi.<br />
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The Sindaco is often seen at public events with an official red white and green sash over his/her shoulder and across the chest.<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-6667779237941767482016-07-03T08:10:00.001-07:002016-07-05T06:29:37.748-07:00gondola ride in traffic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These 5 fotos were taken within minutes of each other, late June. If you are considering a quiet, relaxing or romantic ride in a gondola, choose your time and place for getting into the gondola carefully. This looked like peak hour. How skilled the gondoliers are, never touching each other's gondola, passing and waiting for one to turn into the canal.<br />
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Even the motor boats have a little difficulty passing each other in some of the narrow canals.<br />
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Think carefully too before you take a ride in a gondola on the Grand Canal. Can often be very busy: other gondolas are not the problem... think of the ferries!<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-68277895034908249812016-07-03T07:47:00.000-07:002016-08-15T00:57:00.646-07:00Florian Venice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of Italy's oldest caffe establishments, Florian has been operating since 1720 in the heart of Venezia at Piazza San Marco . In summer it's best in the morning or evening as the full sun is a killer , not to mention the tourists, in Piazza S Marco.<br />
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An orchestra plays at most hours. On the occassion of our visit in late June we had a pianist, a cellist, a violinist and a man playing the piano accordion.<br />
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There's Florian's Tea Rooms, Florian's Bar, and a good section of the piazza also. A great spot to stop for a drink or snack. You could get a coca cola for Euro11, a cappuccino for Euro 12.50, a gelato for Euro19.50, or an aperitivo rosso florian for Euro 12.50. And many other treats on offer of course also. A bottle of Bollinger would set you back Euro300. <br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-13674341106073892172016-07-02T09:33:00.001-07:002016-08-15T00:51:32.393-07:00Harry's Bar, Harry's Dolci: Cipriani in Venezia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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peak time for a light lunch. The temperature was 30 degrees plus, so somewhere in the shade on the lagoon's edge was the place to go. Not wanting to go into the nearest restaurant we strolled along to Fondamenta San Biagio and a restaurant that took our eyes, an all in white terrace with a floating white canopy right on the water's edge. It wasn't until I read the <br />
menu (with prices) that I realised we had inadvertently landed at Harry's Dolci, a less formal side of one of the Cipriani family's upmarket eateries. Service was courteous, food was simple and well presented, table cloth and serviettes were of white linen, acqua frizzante was cold, the waves of the lagoon almost lapped at our feet and the busy movements of hundreds of various boating vehicles kept us entertained and relaxed: postal service, tour groups in private boats, wooden taxis, builders carrying heavy equipment, ferries with trucks on board, even a "Red Bus" (in this case a red boat) for tourists' views of the city by boat.<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-894369549041213422015-09-27T13:26:00.000-07:002016-08-15T01:29:39.059-07:00Corri la Vita: combating breast cancer in Florence<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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You'd be forgiven for thinking that Firenze / Florence was welcoming Ciao Bella Tours to the city. Hot pink everywhere.Thousands of people (and dogs) turned out on September 27 2015 for the 12th version of the walk or run through the city of Firenze , with the focus on combating breast cancer. Salvatore Ferragamo is the major sponsor.<br />
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The shorter walk of 4.6 km commenced at the Piazza del Duomo, and the route took us along the Arno, across two bridges ( Carraia, and alle Grazie), past the Pitti Paace, through the Boboli Gardens, up to the Forte Belvedere, and finally to Piazza Signoria. Men, women, children of all ages, babies in prams or rucksack type carriers on the back of Mamma or Babo, dogs on leaches (many wearing the pink tshirt), all wearing the hot pink tshirts with a number attached.. We spotted a number in the 40,000s <br />
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Afterwards, back to friends' home for a huge Sunday lunch with the family<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-68383207358456167832015-09-19T14:41:00.000-07:002015-09-19T14:41:08.967-07:00Ristorante Torre di Angelucco, Martina FrancaWhat a find! Chef Angela Pagano provided a wonderful meal for us in September 2015. It's a small restaurant, well set up with a modern feel to it, excellent service and food suggestions, and EXCELLENT food. Martina Franca is one of the most beautiful towns in Puglia, Italy - especially at night.<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-36700132790299555662015-09-12T01:47:00.003-07:002015-09-12T02:08:04.269-07:00Otranto by wagon train<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We took the wagon train from Lecce to Otranto, with only one change of train at Maglie.<br />
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Although it is forbidden to cross the train lines (see Photo number 3) it is the only way to get to the little trains. These wagon trains run infrequently .<br />
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At some stations there is still manual changing of the tracks.<br />
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<br />Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-47721730222745186862015-09-05T03:38:00.000-07:002015-09-05T03:38:14.909-07:00Lake Garda. Sirmione, Bardalino, Garda, San Zeno di MontagnaThe ferries on Lake Garda from Sirmione are frequent and on time. Check out www.navigazionelaghi.it or infogarda@navigazionelaghi.it .<br />
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Our ferry departed Sirmione port at 10.55, arriving across the lake at Bardolino exactly 40 minutes later. We walked from Bardolino to Garda along the seashore, "Passeggiata Riva Lunga" almost all on good pavement surface, and flat. Passing little "beaches" of pebbles, many bars and snack shops, seats to stop and relax and enjoy the view, flowers, trees, Magnolias, swans, ducks, camping sites, families enjoyng their day at the beach, olive trees, pine trees,. Not rushing, with a few stops, the walk took about 50 minutes to arrive at Garda.<br />
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Excellent Bus terminal information, not far from the port. Bus to the mountains to escape the heat to San Zeno di Montagne, where there were approximately 4 tourists.<br />
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Back to home base of Sirmione on the last ferry at 7.15pm.Mardie in Italyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517042248412679317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866752947552587513.post-76653034591733650792015-09-04T13:24:00.000-07:002015-09-04T13:24:10.712-07:00Il Ceppo. Food wonderful food in Vicenza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Il Ceppo in Corso Palladio, 196, Vicenza reminds me of Peck in Milano, except that Ceppo is 1/10th the size. The food is well presented, with much of their offerings made in house.<br />
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They also do A great business with Bacala, if you like that fish. try their Bistrot del Bacala.. Sotobotega.<br />
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In these photos you can find: Provola Affumicata Fresca at a cost of E 19.90 per kg, Tortelloni con ricotta e spinaci at E 29 per kg, and a great variety of cheeses.<br />
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The top photo indicates a Festival della Sopressa - the house speciality at E. 23 per kg.<br />
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A light lunch outside on the footpath of a pedestrian road, opposite the " MUST SEE" Tempio di Santa Corona.<br />
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On a map of Lake Garda in Northern Italy, Sirmione is the toe of a ballet dancer's leg, sticking out into the big lake. The centro storico of Sirmione is a little island, now linked to the nearby mainland by bridge.<br />
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The castle also has a "curtain wall" for extra security, which you can see in the top photo.<br />
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One of the drawbridges can clearly be seen in the third photo.<br />
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The butterfly type tops of the walls indicate allegiance to the ghibelline faction (as opposed to the guelfs) in Medieval Italy.<br />
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It is possible to enter this fortress, and walk up steps to the top of the castle walls or further still inside up to the top of the tower. We climbed only to the top of the walls (an easy climb of about 80 wide steps),and the area to walk is surrounded by a low balustrade (Photo number 4).<br />
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Well worth the effort!<br />
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