Tag Archives: Bologna

Street View in Bologna

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Margie Miklas

A street scene in Italy…could actually be anywhere there, but this one is from Bologna. I am fascinated by the buildings in Italy, the shuttered windows, the flower boxes with thriving plant life and colorful seasonal blooms. The balconies made … Continue reading →

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Photographic Memories from Italy

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Margie Miklas

It seems that the photographs I post here are always a big hit so I decided to do a post of more photos from Italy.  Enjoy!

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Daylight Savings Time Ends this Weekend in Italy

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Italy turns their clocks back one hour this weekend, and in the U.S. we do not adjust our clocks until next weekend. This is not that interesting unless you are making a phone call to Italy or traveling to or … Continue reading →

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News in Italy – iPhone 5

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Sometimes I think the news in Italy is more interesting than the news in other places, especially when I hear about some laws that seem foreign to American standards. Other times the news is very similar to what we have … Continue reading →

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Italy News – Another Earthquake Hits Northern Italy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Another earthquake has hit northern Italy in the same region as one that occurred just nine days ago. This morning’s 5.8 quake has left at least 10 people dead and has done additional damage to the historical buildings and local … Continue reading →

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Back from Italy

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Margie Miklas

After almost 3 weeks in Italy I am back home in Florida. I had a great time and it went by fast since I was on the go so much. There was not much free time for writing or editing … Continue reading →

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Clock Towers in Italy

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Almost every town in Italy has a clock tower and in many cases these tall monuments become landmarks of those  towns. In some cases they are tourist attractions and visitors line up to climb to the top to take advantage … Continue reading →

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Inside a Store in Bologna

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Margie Miklas

This photo belongs in the post about unusual things seen in Italy but I couldn’t find it when I wrote that post. I was in a store in Bologna and thought it was so odd that there was a display … Continue reading →

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Eating in Italy – Outdoor Trattorias, Restaurants, and More

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I don’t pretend to know the difference between trattorias, osterias, restaurants, or cafés in Italy. All I know is that whenever I had the chance I would always choose to eat outside. There is just something about the atmosphere that … Continue reading →

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Bologna

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Margie Miklas

May 5 My accommodations in Bologna are at another convent/monastery but this one is a little different, as it is actually a dorm of a college, San Tommaso. It is much nicer than the convent accommodations I had in Rome, … Continue reading →

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