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The Changing Face of Italy: One Village at a Time
On Saturday, July 1, the population of Poggio Alla Croce increased by 17 percent. Thirty African and Asian young male refugees arrived, and are now living in a refurbished hotel near the town square. The villagers were not consulted on this surge in their population and they are openly divided about the new residents. […]
Hiking with Daniel: Ravello, Herculaneum, and San Galgano
A SHORT HOLIDAY STORY I had ten days free between my two groups this fall. So my friend, Daniel, came to Italy in search of an adventure. Daniel arranged all the details of our holiday-from our lodging, to our rental car and all the places in between. We planned to spend a few days in […]
Arrivo!
Somebody is happy to see me! and these guys too I think! But here I am: I can see the Cross at Poggio Alla Croce from Elettra’s house My flight over was way longer than usual, with the baggage handler strike in Toronto making me late for my connection in Paris and then windy conditions […]
Meet Nancy Johnson, Guest Photographer
I was very fortunate to have Nancy Johnson, a superb photographer from Santa Rosa California, among my guests at Il Colle in April. When I look at her photographs, I re-visit the beauty, peace and excitement of our time together in Tuscany. Thank you, Nancy, for sharing some of your photos with us! […]