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Cycling from down under…
to the Manoppello Mountains in Abruzzo Three countries, three continents, one winning spirit.
Paralympic cycling
National Champions preparing for Paris The most impressive thing I’ve learned at this sports event (or should I say party?) is the fact that it is possible to be at hospital paralysed 6 month before you win the first prize at cycling without having cycled before. Talking about winners and challenges.
Italian Karate Champs
National Championship Martial Arts
From Opera to Jazz
The Music Conservatory Revisited Think of an historical building that seems to blend into the neighbourhood without ever being considered except by the people going to study there. And then one day, you access through the massive antique wooden gate which feels like a passage towards another world. In this world inside the classic building… Read More »From Opera to Jazz
An Epic Tradition
Burning Bamboo Trees for Good Fortune Fara is a town uphill on the Adriatic coastline and although this tradition and the legend that goes with it have been copied throughout the country, this is a unique experience. Italians could be unaware of it but it has been visited by both Australians as Americans. Legend goes… Read More »An Epic Tradition
The red bench
Villa Chieti and the park benches Go over to YouTube to follow our weekly stories about exceptional though every day places around : https://youtu.be/1mgx8WEXSFU?si=sABafrWRi0MQ3LIG
Peace Man
Inspired by John Lennon and the current world events about humanity
World Chess Championship
Youth Chess in Montesilvano-Pescara, about 100 nationalities in one room. We had the chance to talk to the Director of Italy and the Secretary General of Fide. But most of all, we met the parents of the chess players and learned a thing or two about this strategic game with is extremely popular among youth.
La rotonda dell’albero
On this roundabout with no name, everyday we see the tree change and tell its story. https://youtu.be/OSNMKHtk7fk?si=YF4M_hPfbXTdAbk0
Punta Cavalluccio
Abruzzo counts about 60 kms of Trabocchi long its coast, we saw one of the most beautiful spots, reachable by bike from Pescara. How can’t we not think of a romance with such a view?