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- The Bread Oven Saga Part 2: 15% Knowledge, 85% Hold My Beer
From Boat Ramps to Bread Ovens: A Percentile Philosophy A couple of years ago, our life revolved around boating adventures. I was the navigator, the trailer-back-upper, and, apparently, the family’s resident magician when it came to backing the boat down ramps without making it look like an amateur YouTube blooper. Dana, ever the cheerleader, once… Read more: The Bread Oven Saga Part 2: 15% Knowledge, 85% Hold My Beer - Mission Impossible: Activating Utilities in Our Newly Bought Italian Fixer-Upper
Dialing Disaster: The Italian Phone Fiasco First up in our Italian escapade is acquiring a phone number, which, as it turns out, is as crucial as an espresso machine in an Italian household. You might think snagging a SIM card is no biggie, right? Wrong again! An Italian phone number is essential for setting up… Read more: Mission Impossible: Activating Utilities in Our Newly Bought Italian Fixer-Upper - Why We Named Our House “Casatransumanza”: An Ode to Our Nomadic Hearts
Ah, naming a house—now there’s a tradition that sounds as quaint as it is practical, especially if you live in a small Italian village where the only “GPS” needed is a friendly conversation with the local nonna. In such places, houses aren’t just buildings; they’re characters in the ongoing soap opera of village life, known… Read more: Why We Named Our House “Casatransumanza”: An Ode to Our Nomadic Hearts - The Tale of the Tirino River and Capo d’Acqua: Embracing Italy’s Pristine Wilderness
In the heart of Abruzzo, Italy, lies a river so pure, so breathtakingly clear, that it holds the title of Europe’s most pristine waterway. The Tirino River is no ordinary river—it’s a place where time stands still, where nature flourishes in its purest form, and where families and friends come together each summer to picnic… Read more: The Tale of the Tirino River and Capo d’Acqua: Embracing Italy’s Pristine Wilderness - The Heart of Our Town: Life in the Piazza
In Italy, every town has its main piazza – a central square where the essence of life unfolds daily. It’s where locals gather, stories are swapped, and routines are created. Our piazza might not be the grandest among the neighboring towns, but it’s full of life. With three restaurants, two bars, and a beloved gelateria,… Read more: The Heart of Our Town: Life in the Piazza