Queen, the fotos are from Podenzano (in Piacenza) but the most of my time I spent in the deep south, the toe of the boot (so to speak) Calabria.
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11-10-2006, 07:55 AM #1
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11-10-2006, 08:03 AM #2
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Isn't Calabria the place in the Strega Nona books (children's books about a kind old woman with sourcerer powers)?
Originally Posted by mimitabby
Glad to have you back, Mimi.Oil is good, grease is better.
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11-10-2006, 08:06 AM #3
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those pics are awesome! now see, that's how I wanna be!!!
sounds like you had a wonderful time... Italy is on my "to do" list...
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11-10-2006, 08:08 AM #4
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I love those European bikes! I saw a lot when I was in Italy ten years ago. I would so totally love a bike like that for my round town errands. Basket and all! But I would leave the black wool skirt at home...
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11-10-2006, 08:10 AM #5
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Welcome Back Mimi!!! I am so glad your enjoyed your trip. Great photos.
Jennifer
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11-10-2006, 08:23 AM #6
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I think Strega Nonna is from Calabria but I am not sure.
Did you see how nice all those lady's legs were? None of them were going very fast.. But they all looked very comfortable and confident. And not a one wore a helmet...
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11-10-2006, 08:30 AM #7
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A quick trip to amazon.com finds: Originally Posted by mimitabby
Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola
"In a town in Calabria, a long time ago, there lived an old lady everyone called Strega Nona, which meant "Grandma Witch..."
I loved reading those books to my kids. But I never knew where Calabria was, until now. Thanks, Mimi.Oil is good, grease is better.
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1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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11-10-2006, 09:24 AM #8
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Those are wonderful pictures! Welcome home (yeah, it's repellent here right now, but we're still glad you're back).
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