Tuesday February 1st, 2011. Posted by Alex:

Falò – Second Bonfire in Pontremoli

This time it was the turn of the San Geminiano boys to try to outdo the San Nicolo crew with the size and fury of their bonfire.

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Wednesday January 19th, 2011. Posted by Alex:

Falò – Bonfires in Pontremoli

In January of each year there are two huge rival bonfires in Pontremoli.

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Tuesday January 4th, 2011. Posted by Alex:

At the Questura

Appointment with the Questura in Massa goes smoothly.

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Tuesday December 7th, 2010. Posted by Alex:

Let your true colors come shining through

Western political elites obfuscate, lie and bluster – and when the veil of secrecy is lifted, they try to kill the messenger – from the Guardian

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Sunday December 5th, 2010. Posted by Alex:

Not thrilled by kiwis

Kiwi fruit is not a success in this Tuscan garden

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Friday December 3rd, 2010. Posted by Alex:

Apple in Winter

A wet apple and a gardening update.

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Wednesday December 1st, 2010. Posted by Alex:

Can the police really be that dumb?

I think I may have guessed why the police – the Metropolitan, for instance – appear to be so stupid.

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Monday November 29th, 2010. Posted by Alex:

Iodine, please

Iodised salt seems like a very wise precaution if you live in the Lunigiana.

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Saturday November 27th, 2010. Posted by Alex:

Lovely weather for yoga, darling!

Just above zero, a light mist, but still – perfect for meditation!

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Saturday November 27th, 2010. Posted by Alex:

Happy cats

The cats are getting along together

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