Comments on: Italy on My Mind

By: Packabook

Packabook — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:44:49 +0000

Ah – well done you for reading and suggesting books related to the place you are visiting. There is no better way to get into all the cracks of a city than reading the stories behind the place. And there are so many great books set in Italy. And I agree – I could live in Florence for months. It is one of the most amazing cities in the world.
.-= Packabook hopes you will read blog ..Readers Recommend – Books set in Italy, China and Japan =-.

By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:34:20 +0000

Mark: My biggest prize to any little town in Le Marche.

By: Mark H

Mark H — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:50:37 +0000

Florence wins my prize of the triumvirate of cities as well. But more prizes go for finding the other cities and locales – Ravenna, Bologna, Cinque Terre, Umbrian villages, Verona, the Italian Alps and much more…
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By: Richard Mussler-Wright

Richard Mussler-Wright — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:27:28 +0000

Been reading Paula Butturini’s “Keeping the Feast.” I want to live in Rome for a year.

By: Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences

Andy Hayes | Sharing Travel Experiences — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:43:07 +0000

Lots of thoughts on this, but had to say “Am I Too quaint in my tastes?” – NO. There’s never such a thing as too quaint.
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By: MarthaandMe

MarthaandMe — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:29:39 +0000

Italy has been on my mind too. I would love, love, love to go there and hope to soon.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:07:24 +0000

I still owe my husband a trip to Rome, since there was a gas station strike when we were in Italy and we could not get there. In Florence, we were unable to see the Ufitzi (sp.) because of the lines of tourists, which was a disappointment to me. I think my favorite souvenir must be an edible one, of a dinner in a deserted hotel restaurant at Lago de Garde, the best meal I ever ate: wild mushroom ravioli was among the great dishes we were served at a round table draped with a linen tablecloth. .-= Alexandra hopes you will read blog ..A Reminder of What’s Ahead … =-.

By: anjuli

anjuli — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:39:39 +0000

Older books are my fav to read. As for Italy- one of the best places to visit!!! I loved my entire experience there- although I did not get to see Florence. My best friend will be making a trip to Rome in May- and I know she is sooo excited.

By: Richard Mussler-Wright

Richard Mussler-Wright — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:33:29 +0000

I love Italy. Right now I am reading “Keeping the Feast” about Rome. Thanks!

By: jessiev

jessiev — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:54:40 +0000

i love reading older books, and then seeing the changes, as you’ve described. and although florence – or any city – will of course keep changing, it is important to hold onto the historical parts, too – esp since that is what will bring in the tourists (and money). i can’t ever get enough of history!
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