The enchanting story of Pinocchio, written in 1881 by Carlo Lorenzini, is a beloved children’s classic. Not only in Italy, but all over the world! Since February 23rd is Pinocchio Day, I thought it would be a good time to introduce you to one of Italy’s lesser-known theme parks: The Pinocchio Theme Park! However, someContinue reading “Italy’s Pinocchio Park [Video]”
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Italy is for Nature Lovers
Italy is a small country with a relatively small population but it has 70% of the world’s artistic and cultural heritage sites! In fact, with 50 sites, it leads the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is followed by China with 47 sites and Spain with 44. But apart from its spectacular beaches, Italy’s natural areasContinue reading “Italy is for Nature Lovers”
Consider the Insects: A Lesson in Diligence
Sometimes I feel like the world’s worst procrastinator. Instead of getting things done, I jump from one task to another. Schedules disappear, taking my peace of mind with them. The “shoulds” nag at the back of my mind and my to-do list grows longer and longer. Not my husband. He does things with diligence andContinue reading “Consider the Insects: A Lesson in Diligence”
Italy’s Wild Abruzzo
We are located in the little known region of Abruzzo, which was once a single region with Molise. Abruzzo is located east of Lazio and Rome, bordered by Molise to the south, the Adriatic Sea to the east, and the Marche region to the north. It is a mountainous region, containing two of the highestContinue reading “Italy’s Wild Abruzzo”
Groundhog Day in Italy
Time seems to fly by, especially as we get older. Since our return to active ministry, the to-do lists get longer, time seems shorter, and some days it’s hard to keep up. I can’t believe February is almost here. That means many people will be keeping an eye out for groundhogs (marmots) peeking out ofContinue reading “Groundhog Day in Italy”
Even Animals Speak Italian!
Ask any child what the chicken says and he or she is sure to say “Cluck, cluck.” Unless of course, that child happens to speak another language. You see, animals speak different languages, depending on where they live! There is no universal way to imitate animal sounds. So when we do imitate their sounds we doContinue reading “Even Animals Speak Italian!”