This Jewel of a place is located on the coast line of Monte Conner National Park, south of Ancona. One can arrive here by one narrow paved road, walking along the coast, boat or by hiking down steep paths. The coast is high and rocky with its highest point at about 400 meters … Continue reading Portonovo an ancient fishing village
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Le Grotte di Frasassi / The Frasassi Caves
Today I went on an adventure into the subterranean complex of the Frasassi Caves. They extend for 30 km on 8 geological levels and is one of the largest and most fascinating subterranean routes in the world. Beginning with the mixture of bicarbonate water from the Sentino River and the mineral sulfurous water coming from … Continue reading Le Grotte di Frasassi / The Frasassi Caves
Infuse the Grapes and make Wine
Land and nature, history and progress. Culture of welcome and well-being. The land produces a unique experience of traditions and opportunities. A humane place that is designed “To Experience and Be Experienced” In unique and highly extraordinary experiences. -author unknown Officina Del Sole Wine & Olive Oil Where the Sun gives life and Life takes … Continue reading Infuse the Grapes and make Wine
How does precious art Survive after so many centuries…. It is hidden!!!
Todays adventure is as follows: Monte San Martino, La Madonna dell’Ambro, Smerillo, Lavanda Blu, then home. 9am to 4:40 pm a beautiful full day. If you click on any highlighted word it will take you to a site. Oh!!! I also happened to travel into 3 different Provinces: Ascoli Piceno, Macerata and Fermo. Three birds, One … Continue reading How does precious art Survive after so many centuries…. It is hidden!!!
Spring, Magic is here.
I have just gotten back from being in the United States for a few weeks and everyone has spring fever. This is the time of year when the weather get warmer, we set back our clocks as the days get longer. This morning a girlfriend and I needed some catching up, so we decided to … Continue reading Spring, Magic is here.
You need a Passport to descend
Into the magical land of Le Marche Unfasten your seat belts and let go... Below you will find a land with soil that is rich to farm, strong medieval villages to protect you from what ever comes. The Adriatic sea below is full of fish for you to eat, not fish that will eat you, … Continue reading You need a Passport to descend
Atop or On Top…Haiku!
Grant me solitude peace of mind within my soul I am one with you via Photo Challenge: AtopAtop
Torre di Palme
Torre di Palme was awarded, One of the most beautiful villages of 2017. The name Torre di Palme that translates as Tower of Palm (I thought for many years, Palme stood for palm trees and this place has none) comes from the hamlet below, Marina Palmense. Marina Palmense was a fishing village that in the … Continue reading Torre di Palme
Medieval Jewels (Part II)
Magliano di Tenna Magliano di Tenna (Tenna is the river that runs on the valley floor) rises 293 meters above sea level. With views as far as the Adriatic Sea to the Sibillini Mountains. This “ tiny” medieval village, Magliano sits on its hill-top, like an egg within a nest. The earliest historical records dates … Continue reading Medieval Jewels (Part II)
Montelparo, Le Marche, Italy: a stay, a festa and a drive
This is a Magical & Gorgeous Blog written by a fellow travelers who visited our area here. I loved what they had written that I wanted to share it on my site. They have a wonderful site and is well worth the trip to visit it. thephraser.com To escape the extreme waves of heat … Continue reading Montelparo, Le Marche, Italy: a stay, a festa and a drive