Tag Archives: Courmayeur

Architecture of Italy

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Margie Miklas

One of the many highlights in Italy is the spectacular architecture. Not only the age of some of Italy’s monuments but the style and sheer beauty is what strikes me. Spanning almost 3000 years, Italy’s diverse architectural styles reflect the … Continue reading →

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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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Relaxing in Courmayeur

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Margie Miklas

June 21 Courmayeur is at the same latitude as Montreal, Canada, so sunrise is early, 5:30. I woke up to the sun shining and rolled over and went back to sleep with the great feeling that I didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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Courmayeur

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Margie Miklas

June 20 Courmayeur is a ski resort of less that 3000 people near the French and Swiss borders. To arrive here from Geneva, I took a bus to the French border town of Chamonix and from there, a separate small … Continue reading →

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