Category Archives: Foto

The Bridge that Spans Centuries

Posted on January 16, 2020 by babbityjean

The Morandi Bridge in Genova collapsed in 2018, about 50 years after it was built.  Bridges, roads, and other infrastructure throughout Italy and the United States are in dire need of repair.  One bridge that was conceived more than 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arte, English, Foto, Genova, Italia, Liguria, Storia, Toscana | 1 Comment

“Siamo tutti nella stessa barca”

Posted on January 9, 2020 by babbityjean

Il cannone di partenza ha sparato.  Il fumo si è schiarito.  Non è successo. Da lontano assomigliavano a una lunga catena montuosa di cime innevate. Da vicino erano più di 2.600 barche a vela bloccate dalla bonaccia. Alla fine alcuni … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Foto, Immigrazione, Italia, Italiano, Lo Sport, Politica, Storia, Trieste, Vino | Leave a comment

“We’re all in the same boat”

Posted on January 9, 2020 by babbityjean

The starting cannon fired.  The smoke cleared.  Nothing happened. From a distance they resembled a long mountain range of snow-capped peaks.  Up close they were more than 2,600 becalmed sailboats.  Eventually some of the professional crews sailing state-of-the-art ships captured … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, English, Foto, il Caffé, Immigrazione, Italia, Lo Sport, Politica, Storia, Trieste, Vino | 1 Comment