I can’t believe it has been almost a month since I posted here. I guess that’s what happens when you are focused on writing a book. I have been seriously working on a photo book that I hope to publish this spring. Stay tuned for that.
Molise is the region in Italy where my paternal grandparents were born. Originally Molise was part of a region called Abruzzi e Molise, but in 1970, that region was split into the two regions of Abruzzo and Molise, making Molise the newest region in Italy. The area is mountainous and beautiful, not typically a tourist area.
Enjoy a few photos from Molise.
Can you tell I have an attraction toward these old doors? I often wonder who lived in these homes and what they were like. Today most of the homes here are vacant. Lots of stories behind these doors…but we’ll never know them.
margieinitaly 
I love doorways too…and there are many beautiful old doors to choose from in Italy.
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Ive seen your photos of doorways Debra and they are wonderful..They seem to have so much character.
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Who doesn’t love old doors and also old staircases? I can see little kids slamming the doors on their way outside and running up and down the staircases, from the time of Roman Empire until today.
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Thank you Bonnie – Yes those doors hold centuries of stories, don’t they?
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Looking forward to your book!!!! Lovely photos here for sure! 🙂
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Thank you Diana..I will keep you posted!
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Keep me posted as well. I would love a coffee table book by Margie!
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I like doors and archways as they nare invitatiins to enter deeper into one’s own heart and there find the sared!
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Thank you sister Therese Ann
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So very well said!
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Margie,
This is John Simonetti replying, son of John and Mary. How are you? My dad told me about your blog and I recently signed up.
I went to Molise five years ago to bike ride for a week. We started in Sulmona, road in the National Park to Pestocostanzo, then to Agnone. From there we road to Termoli for three days. It was fantastic. We rode in early October so they were just harvesting the olives. I loved the rustic uncrowded nature of the area. I’ve since done a bike ride in Tuscany but would take Abruzze Molise over it. I hope to ride next year in Puglia.
Sounds like you are enjoying life. I’m a retired attorney and split my time between Florida and Ohio.
Take care.
John Simonetti
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Hi John,
Thank you so much for writing. I remember your parents and know they are good friends with mine. I am so glad you had the opportunity to experience the non-touristy part of Italia. I like those small towns and villages the best.
I will be returning to Puglia this spring, so stay tuned for photos. It is awesome that you cycle!
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Interesting. . .
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Fantastic pictures, thank you for sharing! The third from the last looks very similar to the house I saw in Costacciaro where my great-grandfather was born!
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Thanks so much Tony! That door is in Colle d’Anchise, birthplace of my grandparents.I have not been to Costacciaro yet.
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What a gorgeous place! I would love to go tooling around Italy with you, sister! I’m sure low-carb would have to be left at home😎
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Beautiful country and marvelous photos!
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Thank you so much Lois
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So, a love affair with old doors, eh? Very interesting.
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Thanks Gene. Interesting indeed!
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My comment was garbled….it should read…I like doors and archways as they are invitations to enter deeper into one’s own heart and there find the sacred!
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Thank you again Sister..I got the gist of it..Very nice comment
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My maternal grandfather and great grandparents were born in S. Croce di Magliano. My cousin and I will be visiting that area and also Chieti in September/October.
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Grazie mille Carol,
So wonderful that you will be going to the place of your ancestors. It is such a special feel. Have a wonderful trip!
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I think you spoke to many of us with our love for old doors. The hardware is gems as well. They do let our imagination roll to earlier times. Glad to know there is a photo book in the near future.
Nance
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Thank you Nance
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I love the orange wall and plastic chairs!
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Yes Penny…it’s a simple life
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Reminded me of Key West, Fl, USA back in the 40’s. Plastic was very new and very cool back then, lol. And remember, all those beautiful old doors were once the modern equivalent of those plastic chairs.
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Key West – yes! Don’t recall the 40s there, 🙂 but I think it’s still pretty cool.
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Whenever I hear about Molise I think at that Ratman cartoon… this one: http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/nonciclopedia/images/2/2a/Rat-Man_Molise.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20081018135708
but Molise is indeed a very nice region, thanks for sharing these great pictures!
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I love those old doorways! Thanks for sharing these lovely pictures of Molise.
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What an interesting mix of photos. I especially like the shot of the open door looking out toward the mountains.
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Thank you so much Barbara. I appreciate that
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Nice photos! I was born in Orsara di Puglia, not far from Molise, and some of these, especially the portone, look like they could have been taken there. Ciao, Cristina
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Grazie for taking time to read and comment on my blog. I also love Puglia
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Love these pictures Margie, I stumbled upon this post while searching for Italy posts on wordpress 🙂 Brava!
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Thank you Ishita…You will have to go sometime…always more to see in Italy
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