Category Archives: Foto

Gallipoli

Posted on June 5, 2014 by babbityjean

This beautiful Italian city of fishermen is in Puglia on the Ionian Sea.  It is not the Gallipoli known from World War I, which is in Turkey.  Our sojourn to Italy’s Gallipoli in 2014 included one of the most delicious … Continue reading →

Posted in Cucina italiana, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Puglia, Vacanze, Viaggio | 5 Comments

I Madonnari

Posted on May 29, 2014 by babbityjean

“I Pittori dei Marciapiedi” or “street painters” are the artists of I Madonnari, a festival depicting an art form possibly dating back to 13th c. (some say 16th c.) Italy.  The history is fascinating.  This ancient practice– using chalk, brick, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Santa Barbara, Storia | 5 Comments

Il Nostro Viaggio in Puglia

Posted on May 22, 2014 by babbityjean

In April-May 2014 Bill and I joined a group of 11 other Californians on a fascinating trip to Puglia, “the heel of Italy’s boot.”  This is the first of several posts, but not in succession (to avoid “who cares?” from … Continue reading →

Posted in Foto, Italia, Italiano, Puglia, Vacanze, Viaggio | 4 Comments