Category Archives: English

The Olympics of Porcini Hunting

Posted on January 5, 2017 by babbityjean

These competitors are marathoners not simply mushroom hunters.  It is not a hobby to the participants in the IV World Championship of the mushroom.  This is a real race, like in the olympics.  And to win they have to give … Continue reading →

Posted in Cucina italiana, English, Foto, Italia, Lo Sport | 1 Comment

Stolen Art Recovered

Posted on December 29, 2016 by babbityjean

An immense artistic heritage valued at around 5 billion euros is irredeemably lost each year in the profitable black market of art.  And it is believed that more than 90% of the stolen masterpieces are never recovered (see post, A … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Campania, English, Foto, Italia, Storia | 2 Comments

Noisy, fussy, and relaxed?

Posted on December 22, 2016 by babbityjean

A British web site Business Insider shared 10 things that confound the faithful to Her Majesty (and foreigners in general) on a visit to Bel Paese.  Of course, some are stereotypes, but nonetheless endearing.  Perhaps they say as much about … Continue reading →

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