An olive harvest: Table olives
5. Sunday I realise I’m not alone. Last Sunday a dewy spider web drew my attention, and its grace and splendour sincerely impressed…
Tag: Italy
An olive harvest: Olive oil tasting
4. Sunday Fortune is on our side. It is raining and no olives can be harvested. Of course, we are not lucky…
An olive harvest: Plant description
1. Domenica Early in November is usually the beginning of the olive crop season and if it does not rain, we shall…
Athena’s gift… olives
In the end humanity did not have a bad start. Following the Greek mythology, in fact, three benevolent deities made highly valuable…
September mood
Every year many people (me, too) are trapped in the same trouble that is the extreme summer heat. Clammy skin to start…
The Theatre of Silence
A few years ago I have heard about the Theatre of Silence for the first time. During that summer my friends and I…
San Giovanni Water
When I came to Italy for the first time, many years ago, the country kept me literally enthralled. Passing through the sweet hills…
Botanical Garden of Pisa
After two years of highly restrictive measures you simply want to stay outside, possibly in the middle of nature. Sharing popular…
Ferragamo Silk exhibition, Florence
From March 25th till April 18th, 2022 the Ferragamo Museum in Florence opens its doors to a new exhibition called ”Silk”. Could there…
