There is an ancient legend, a traditional myth surrounding an enchanting chain of mountains. It’s the song of a legend and typically performed by a choir of alpini, the oldest active mountain infantry in the world. … Continue reading The Legend of Mountain Grigna
MANDELLO SUR L’EAU
I grew up in the industrial capital town of Lake Como. Although there are undeniably many industries in Mandello del Lario, I will here attempt to prove that the insediment on the Meria delta offers … Continue reading MANDELLO SUR L’EAU
EARTHS FALLING IN THE SEA
Hills over Riomaggiore[/caption] Taking a car to Liguria is a bit useless, and trying to free camp is outright impossible. That’s what we did, or at least what Alex, Lieve, Otto and I tried to do. The … Continue reading EARTHS FALLING IN THE SEA
Music for dialect maintenance in Italy
My grandpa and I communicate in Italian but he brags about me in dialect to his friends. Dialect is an important cultural characteristic in Italy. Villages, towns, cities, provinces and regions have dialects embedded inside … Continue reading Music for dialect maintenance in Italy
Learning in English
The Cassels Family at dinner: “So how was your day at the office, dear?” “Una noia…” English teaching and learning has been embedded in my identity since my birth. My father is an English “madrelingua”, … Continue reading Learning in English