Being on the island of Giglio, you find yourself thinking about rocks, maybe more than you have ever thought about rocks in the whole of your existence. Minivan size monoliths prop the gravity-taunting, sea-lurking balconies of the famous Saraceno Hotel. Ancient stone pathways, dating from the days as an important trading base in the Tyrrhenian Sea for the … More Ebb and Flow on Italy’s Isola del Giglio
Trentino – July 2015 As a writer, I’ll read just about anything that’s around, including – only in a pinch – my husband’s cycling magazines. It makes me laugh how many times I come across the phrase “epic ride” headlining adjective-laden stories. What constituents an epic ride? Can every ride really be that epic? Well, … More Cycling Extravaganza, Part 2 – Francesco Moser Leads Americans on Epic Ride
For the past six weeks, I have ran, trekked, and bused my way around the small villages and marquee towns of Trentino, always on the lookout for engaging visual artwork and unique crafts. While I’m not exactly the world’s best photographer and many of these shots were taken on a semi-smart phone, I wanted to … More Gallery of Roadside Art – Trentino, Italy
Trentino, Italy – June 2015 Since the day I spotted this kiosk in the historic center of Trento, I’ve been fascinated by Italy’s focus on what I’ll call, “automatica.” Sure, in America, dropping coins in a vending machine for a beloved Diet Coke or a guilty-pleasure bag of Cheez-Its still gives me an occasional thrill, … More Modern Convenience Meets Historic Charm
Got your attention with that headline, right? Don’t worry, there’s no violence here. Just good cooking mixed with interesting lore…often the story when it comes to Italy. — I was in college before I boiled an egg. My mom, not exactly a master in the kitchen herself, loves to tell the story of the telephone … More Strangling the Priest – An Oh-So Trentino Recipe
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