I’ve been busy visiting some of the festivals I had mentioned in my previous post. After sampling truffles and chocolates and perusing some art exhibits, I finally made my plans to visit Padova or as we call it in the US, Padua. Estate di San Martino November 11 celebrates the summer of Saint Martin. Like […]
Walking around Bologna when I first arrived I noticed the abundance of street art and graffiti that desecrated the historic porticos and buildings. I was surprised by this but found it to be commonplace in Italy, especially in cities with a large student population such as Bologna. I was told by a guide in Rome […]
Waking up early to a radiant Sunday morning after a late night out with friends, I decide a leisurely stroll in Bologna was just the ticket. I love Sunday mornings in Italy as, like myself, they start out slowly and build up momentum as the day advances. It’s quiet even at 9:00 AM as people […]