May 29th, 2020 The Italian school year is about to end, and after 3 months of “smart school” or “distance learning” the oldest students finishing the highschool are still waiting to know where and how to take the final exam – called maturità- respecting all the security measures required by the government. But there is […]
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The Sanctuary of Merciful Love in Collevalenza, Todi
Collevalenza is a tiny village not far from Todi – about 4 miles -, belonging to the Municipality, and quite famous in Italy as a pilgrimage site thanks to the Sanctuary of Merciful Love. Founder and beating heart of both the order and the sanctuary is the Blessed Mother Speranza, a charismatic woman and nun […]
Umbria, land of Cashmire
Umbria is a land of many surprises! Not only precious art works, breathtaking views, unspoiled nature, great food and finest wine, but also rich handicrafts, such as ceramics, weaving, woodworking, ironworking, and something that you might not expect: cashmere! When you say “cashmere”, you immediately think of something very valuable, expensive and for special […]