Category Archives: English

Through the Eyes of Italy: A Tour of Santa Barbara, California

Posted on February 17, 2017 by babbityjean

It all began here…at the corner of Olive and Cota Streets.  At the turn of the 20th century, as Italian immigrants flooded into the east coast of the United States, few people knew that on the west coast in Santa … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, California, English, Foto, Santa Barbara, Sicilia, Storia, Venezia | 4 Comments

An Exceptional Cat: A Moving Story

Posted on February 9, 2017 by babbityjean

In August of 2015, Bella, who lives in Scandicci, a town 6 kilometers southeast of Florence, went on vacation to Maremma, which is near the sea in Tuscany.  Bella was not able to find someone to watch her cat, Ogghy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animali, English, Firenze, Foto, Italia, Toscana | 4 Comments

Italy and Longevity (in age, that is)

Posted on February 2, 2017 by babbityjean

Italy can boast of having some of the oldest people on the planet.  In fact, on November 29, 2016, Emma Morano turned 117.  She is believed to be the oldest person in the world.  Born in 1899 in the province … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Campania, English, Foto, Italia, La Gente, Sardegna | 1 Comment