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Author Archives: Andrea S.
When I first heard about it, I was captured by the story and changed my schedule without hesitation. There was no way that I could leave the Basilicata region without seeing what seemed like much more than an interesting piece of art.
I arrived at La Palomba … Sculpture Pa Continue reading
Posted in Museums, off the beaten path
Tagged Art, Basilicata, Last Supper, Matera, off the beaten path, UNESCO
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If I had to pick one out of the seven hills that make up the Eternal City, I’d choose the Aventino hands down. There’s something special about that hill, with its discreet elegance that seems to set it apart from the rest of its sister hills.
Well-kept, with be … Continue reading
Stars are already in the sky when the cold water of the garden pipe makes me shiver. Salt and sand quickly are carried away as I rest under the water stream looking at the night coating the landscape around me. I always loved showering in the garden, in the little corner hidd … Continue reading
I always loved opening the family house. Dropping the bag on one of the terrace benches and open all doors and windows to allow the fresh air to flow. Then sit, resting in the pleasure of the arrival, lost in the view of the bay, in its sounds and smells.
But the day is too perfe … Continue reading
I’ve been hesitating all evening. “Should I go or not?”, a returning thought lost in the undertow of my mind. Back in Rome after a couple of thousand kilometers on the road, I’m wondering whether I should stay put and chill before retuning to the US or lea … Continue reading
The cell phone beeps. It’s a txt msg. A good friend is checking on me, having learned that I’m in the country. The joyful voice answering the phone invites me to meet for lunch. Given our respective locations, we speak in unison: “Caino!”, the name of the great r … Continue reading
The sun has just risen and I’m looking at the map, checking out today’s route. Despite the occasional convenience of GPS, looking at actual map holds all of its charm when it comes to itinerary preparation. Different maps, speak different languages and I l … Continue reading
Something doesn’t seem to feel right, but it’s hard to tell what is it. All is warm and cozy; velvety, somehow. Yet I can’t tell what is it… I’m there, suspended in between dream and wake, in my cocoon of floating space, wandering what it is that feels “dif … Continue reading
It’s already early evening when the gravel of the short driveway to Villa Barberina crackles under the car tires. A quick introduction and when the first Prosecco cork pops, the ice is broken and the conversation with Annalisa Franco, the villa’s owner and my graci … Continue reading
The day seemed to start slow and sloppy. I felt on the verge of getting sick, or something. But then I got into the schedule with meetings and errands which turned out to be good. Apparently, at least. Went back home, shorten the email list, took a shower and it was 8pm when I g … Continue reading
