My Amalfi Coast Love Affair – The Island of Capri
26 Dec 2019

My Amalfi Coast Love Affair – The Island of Capri

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My readers often tell me they wish I included photos in my books. The reason I don’t…photographs typically do not show up well in paperback books. So now I’ve decided to post some excerpts and the accompanying Amalfi Coast photos … Continued

The Faraglioni Rocks of Capri
23 Feb 2017

The Faraglioni Rocks of Capri

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Emerging out of the depths of the Tyrrhenian Sea are mammoth rock formations. I experience a magical moment when I first see the towering “sea stacks” located at the southern end of the island of Capri. They cause me to … Continued

A Visit to Capri
13 Oct 2014

A Visit to Capri

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Oct 10, 2014 I have been to the island of Capri twice before, and it is a beautiful place. However during the day it is usually crowded with cruise ship passengers. Today I have no need to revisit sites from … Continued

Italy News – A New Tax
13 Aug 2012

Italy News – A New Tax

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The latest news in Italy is about a tax  that has been levied and it affects tourists who take excursions to any of Italy’s 36  or 37 minor islands. The beautiful island of Capri off the Amalfi Coast is one … Continued

Travel in Italy – Capri
3 Jun 2012

Travel in Italy – Capri

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May 15 Capri After the morning with Mariano from Pleasant Travel, he dropped six of us off at the dock in Sorrento. Jody and Jeff decided to stay in Sorrento instead. Mariano instructed us on the best ferry or hydrofoil … Continued

Capri, Italy Natural Beauty and Weird Italian Laws
21 Mar 2012

Capri, Italy Natural Beauty and Weird Italian Laws

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The tiny island of Capri on the Amalfi Coast is so beautiful but also has some weird laws. Capri is a must-see destination and I was fortunate enough to be able to visit there for the first time last spring. … Continued

Flowers in Italy
7 Mar 2012

Flowers in Italy

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Italians love flowers and they are everywhere especially in the springtime. San Remo is known as the City of Flowers and even has a famous festival to celebrate flowers. My favorites are the flower boxes with the brilliant colorful blooms.

Language Classes, Writing, Note Cards, Travel Planning and More
16 Feb 2012

Language Classes, Writing, Note Cards, Travel Planning and More

by | posted in: Italian Language, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | 3

Lately I have been exerting much of my energy into several projects and really enjoying them. I have started taking a conversational Italian class with Lori, the same teacher from whom I had taken the Italian grammar classes prior to … Continued

Margie in Italy
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