BLOGS FROM 2019 TO 2020

Life's pleasures of living in Italy


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Living in Italy in the Time of the Corona Virus

02 June 2020

While the world is in a virtual state of lockdown in many places, and travelling freely seems to be a thing of the past, I thought you might be interested in how we are living here in Polinago, Italy at this time. This is our experience with this unseen enemy which seems in one fell swoop to have brought this wonderful country to a stand-still. I hasten to add that I can only speak from my perspective of life in a small town, albeit one sitting in what is considered the Red Zone of the epidemic. . . .
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Personal Update on the Corona Virus in Italy

25 March 2020

The past week has been quite a rollercoaster ride for many of us living in Italy with ever increasing numbers of people testing positive for Covid 19.... Read More
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Celebrating in Small Town Italy

27 February 2020

This year it will be nine years since we moved to Polinago, Italy with all our earthly possessions in one 40-foot, high top container plus half a 20-foot container. . . . Read More

BLOGS FROM 2019

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Why Polinago?

4 December 2019

Today as we strolled by the fast running stream towards the still working flour mill in the small fraction of Gombola, which is part of Polinago I pondered the question we are asked so frequently, “why are you living in Polinago?”. . . .
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More about Truffles and Ricotta

24 June 2019

As we explore and learn more about the world of truffles, we are of course doing a number of taste tests along the way. I must admit that a number of years ago when we first moved to Polinago. . . .
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The World of truffles - a Unique Experience

11 May 2019

One of the joys of living in Italy is that we are constantly learning new things. Over the past couple of months due to an enquiry regarding our property Casa Marzana which we are trying to sell. . . .
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Two Countries, Two World Wars

25 April 2019

Celebrating ANZAC Day has always been an important date of remembrance in Australia, not only honouring those who served but also for celebrating the first time. . . .
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From The Mountains To The Sea

5 April 2019

Make the most of your Italian holiday experience – an opportunity to experience the uniqueness that is Italy, two very different, yet personal visits to opposite ends of this enchanting country. Stay with us, David and Winnifred, at Cherry House in Italy BnB in the Appennine Modenese, an hour from the elegant city of Modena in the region of Emilia Romagna. . . .
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A New Discovery

14 March 2019

After living in Polinago for almost eight years, there still remain new discoveries to be made. For a small town I never cease to be amazed with the number of different things which one doesn't necessarily know about, and certainly aren't widely advertised. . . .
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From The Mountains To The Sea

5 April 2019

Make the most of your Italian holiday experience – an opportunity to experience the uniqueness that is Italy, two very different, yet personal visits to opposite ends of this enchanting country. Stay with us, David and Winnifred, at Cherry House in Italy BnB in the Appennine Modenese, an hour from the elegant city of Modena in the region of Emilia Romagna. . . .
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A New Discovery

14 March 2019

After living in Polinago for almost eight years, there still remain new discoveries to be made. For a small town I never cease to be amazed with the number of different things which one doesn't necessarily know about, and certainly aren't widely advertised. . . .
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