Tag: Italy
Le Marche (south) II
Todays adventure was still in the southern parts of Le Marche. Unlike the last time, I explored inland. Today were mainly seaside towns, that I think are beautiful and have, much to offer. Acquaviva Picena, San Benedetto del Tronto, Grottammare, Cupra Marittima. As shown on the map below. I began my days adventure, in … Continue reading Le Marche (south) II
Le Marche (south) I
Ripatrasone, Offida, Castignao, Ascoli Piceno.
Lago di Fiastra
Winter months this Lake is not lukewarm as you can see in the photo above. Spring, its a wonderful place to visit, as my husband and I had lunch in the village above then enjoyed the sun overlooking the Lake of Fiastra. Summer months, it's a beautiful lake to visit, on a hot summer day, for … Continue reading Lago di Fiastra
What is an Agriturismo?
(ag’ – rē – tü – rē’ smō)
Porto San Giorgio Outdoor Market.
Thursday mornings in Porto San Giorgio, is full of hustle and bustle. I personally, am not too fond of crowds, so I came out early to watch the venders set up their goods. This market is big, it covers 5 blocks, 6 streets and 1 piazza. All in the center of Porto San Giorgio. I found out … Continue reading Porto San Giorgio Outdoor Market.
A Real Snow Day!
And Not from my Window. The magic of Le Marche is, we have everything, on a small-scale. We might not have The Alps or the greatest biggest mountains for skiing but we have something and this is what we have. Inside our Monti Sibillini National Park. This is only one, of a few places we … Continue reading A Real Snow Day!
Mary, Mother of mercy…
MARIA MATER MISERICORDIAE Amazingly this past Saturday I was invited to join members of FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) to the exhibition of Maria Mater Misericordiae in Senigallia, that is located in the northern part of Le Marche. This was held in the beautiful Palazzo del Duca, and we had a special guided tour from the wonderful … Continue reading Mary, Mother of mercy…
Baccalaaaa!!!!
Dried salted Codfish, is known as, baccala. This past weekend a nearby village called Montelparo, is famous in our parts for their Baccala Festival. I have been going for the past 6 years. Sometimes up in the village, but most of the time with the same group of friends, to a very special Agriturismo called Fonte di … Continue reading Baccalaaaa!!!!
Olive Picking
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Marche Magic 