I had the great joy to meet Luciano Caravaggio recently. He is a retired gentleman living in a comfortable home in Abruzzo with his wife and son. Luciano is a self described “outlaw.” He loves motorcycles and art and is quick with a smile. He was a fantastically talented sculptor and I only use the […]
Casalanguida Oleificio – Olive press and processing. https://theslowtourist.com/theslow1/wp-content/uploads/MVI_1590-1.movhttps://theslowtourist.com/theslow1/wp-content/uploads/MVI_1594.mov After harvest, the sacks and crates of olives are taken to the press. Here in Abruzzo there are many small press mills; I found one on the street just below our house where many of the olives from local groves are brought to be pressed. First they
In Atessa on August 16th for the Festa Patronali. It goes for several nights, and on this night they had a food, music and culture walk through the town. They are five food stops set up in piazzas along the route. The stops are set up like the traditional courses to a dinner. Wine
Yes, things will be different For those who ask advice how to start a new life in Italy, I repeat one of the best pieces of advice I was given when we first got here. Engage in the normal flow of life in your city. Go to the bar and just sit and read, walk
As the weather turns toward summer, the festa season kicks off. National holidays, regional holidays, Saints days. Villages turn decorate the town, have parades, markets, and of course parties. We went to the festival of San Panfilo in Scerni on Saturday night. First dinner at a local restaurant. The menus at the local places are
