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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Cinque Terre – Video News Reports
I hate to keep writing about this devastation in the Ligurian region of Italy, but these video reports by news agencies are now becoming more available, and as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. This video … Continue reading
Latest News and More Photos from Cinque Terre
Based on a news story on an Italian website in La Spezia, the storm is being called the “Flood from Hell” and the photos posted clearly reinforce that expression. The death toll has now risen to 9, although not all … Continue reading
Cinque Terre in Italy Devastated from Torrential Rain and Flooding
I am so saddened to read of the devastation in the Cinque Terre towns of Vernazza and Monterosso from the torrential rains and flooding. The area is so beautiful and I especially loved walking around Monterosso with my brother and … Continue reading
News From Sicily – Mt Etna Erupts Again
When I was visiting Teresa at her home in Sicily I could see the beautiful view of Mt Etna from her balcony. The most active volcano in Europe has erupted for the 17th time this year! The video is incredible. … Continue reading
Posted in Italy News, Italy Photo, Italy Travel
Tagged Italy photo, Mt Etna, Mt Etna erupts, Sicily
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Milano Train Station
I have been writing a lot of travel articles about Italy recently for various websites. One of the more recent websites I started to write for is http://www.beachcomberpete.com. While researching some information on an article I recently submitted but has … Continue reading
My Sicilian Friend Teresa
Tomorrow is my friend Teresa’s birthday and I wish I could be in Sicily to celebrate with her in person! Teresa is a teacher and was wonderful enough to open her home to me twice, once in 2009 when I … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel
Tagged Italy, margieinitaly, Riposto, Sicily
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