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La Vespa

Posted on October 23, 2014 by babbityjean

In a country known for its beautiful car, clothing, and high-tech designs, the Vespa (Italian for “wasp”) remains one of the most iconic around the world.   It is an enduring symbol of Italy’s post-war inventiveness. Its brightly painted, slim-waisted silhouette … Continue reading →

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Tre signori–e due signore–da Verona: Parte II

Posted on September 18, 2014 by babbityjean

Today’s post is written by one of the beautiful girls from Verona.  Ginevra Cheyenne Tognoli is only 20 years old, but she has many interests and dreams.  She wrote the following as a diary entry on the last night she … Continue reading →

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La Storia di Santa Barbara

Posted on August 21, 2014 by babbityjean

Fiesta in Santa Barbara, which celebrates Old Spanish Days in this city every August, motivates me to talk about Saint Barbara, whose name has graced the city, the county, the channel, the coastal island, the Presidio, and the Mission for … Continue reading →

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