Monthly Archives: July 2012

Italy Photos – Street Scenes

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Italy is full of interesting people and places and naturally I see these as photo opportunities. Enjoy. These cats look pretty healthy and I guess if I hung out near the water on the Amalfi Coast I would have a … Continue reading →

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News from Italy

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Margie Miklas

It seems like Italy is desperate to find ways to make money. Now they are fining dog owners in Molise if their dogs bark between certain hours. Molise is the region where my paternal grandparents were born, although not this … Continue reading →

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Italy Travel – Venice – St Mark’s Square

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Anyone who has been to Venice has been to St Mark’s Square but have you seen it from above? These are the views I had from the top of the Bell Tower. Totally awesome!

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New Fiat Commercial “Immigrants” and Amalfi Coast

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I absolutely love this new commercial from Fiat! As you can probably tell this commercial was most definitely filmed on the Amalfi Coast, particularly in Maiori, where I have stayed and also the towns of Positano, Atrani, Maiori, Minori and … Continue reading →

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Sicily Art Studio in Caltagirone

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I had written an article for the Italian-American newspaper, La Gazzetta Italiana on the art in the Sicilian city of Caltagirone, and I was pleasantly surprised a few days ago to see that my article was featured on their online … Continue reading →

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Italy Travel Photos – More Random Street Scenes

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I knew I had some other great street scenes that I wanted to post so here they are. This first one was not far from my friend Teresa’s house in Sicily. At first I thought these dogs were statues but … Continue reading →

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The Very Inspiring Blogger Award

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Margie Miklas

What a surprise and an honor for me to receive an award as a blogger recently.Thank you, Superphoenix for nominating me for the The Very Inspiring Blogger Award. It makes me happy just to realize that I am able to … Continue reading →

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Italy Travel Photos – Random Street Scenes

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I love taking random photographs of people in the street. I found these taxi drivers waiting for their next fare at the Verona train station. Here is a typical scene in front of a newspaper shop or tabacchi. You can … Continue reading →

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Colle d’Anchise, Italy – Birthplace of my Longano Grandparents

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Here is a map of the village of Colle d’Anchise in the Molise region of Italy. My Longano grandparents were born here and I have cousins that live here now. I have placed a few pushpins on this map of … Continue reading →

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Cesarò, Sicily – Birthplace of my Savoca Grandparents

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I have been practicing with these Google Maps and created a map of the village of Cesarò in Sicily, where my maternal grandparents were born. I have visited this village three times and it is like stepping back in time. … Continue reading →