My mountain's home is located in a little village, Goriano Valli, in the Abbruzzi region, immersed in the Parco del Sirente protected area, 2 hours driving west of Rome.
This is my little orchard and tiny paradise. The small size helps us taking care of it even if we get here just during the weekend.
My mountain's home is located in a little village, Goriano Valli, in the Abbruzzi region, immersed in the Parco del Sirente protected area, 2 hours driving west of Rome. This is our beloved statue of St Peter, located in St. Peter basilica which was already dressed as a pope this morning in anticipation of the great service the Pope will held tomorrow.
Of course St Peter is only dressed in such a way once every year on occasion of St. Peter and Paul's Day! One of the sculptures decorating the Italian style garden behind the wonderful Borghese villa. Certainly not the more beautiful !!
Borghese park
It's a common habit for just married couples to have pictures taken by the most beautiful ancient sites and romantic spots.
I saw the bride posing for pictures with the arch of Constantine in the background... The dress was eccentric... Then I saw the car! Amazing!!! A large number of state museums will be open tomorrow night from 8:00 till 2:00am.
Some events and concerts will be organized as well...the museums cost will be 1 euro. It's a great opportunity for Romans and foreign travelers.... ![]() This is an extremely easy recipe that gives excellent results and require a very short preparation. Take all the kind of vegetables you like more (zucchini, pepper, potatoes, mushrooms, carrot, onion, tomato, artichokes – not leafs vegetables as spinach , usually I don’t use broccoli or cauliflowers either because they have a too strong flavor that will cover the others) or you’ve at home. The first public art collection is the Capitoline museum in Rome. Established in 1471 thanks to an important donation of antique sculptures and bronze artworks donated to the Roman citizens by the pope Sistus IV.
![]() Annually, on occasion of the Easter celebrations, St Peter’s baldachin is cleaned and shined with oil. It’s quite an happening to be there when this happens, as it’s the time we understand better the real dimension of this colossal sculpture conceived and casted by Gianlorenzo Bernini in the 17th century. This year I was in the archeological area when this happened but my sister Marta Marsili, a great local guide of Rome, was there, and she made the picture I show you. In Easter week there are many celebrations in the Vatican. Travelers that wish to visit Rome has to remember that the visit of Saint Peter Basilica can be difficult, while the Vatican museums are closed on April the 8th and 9th.
The liturgical calendar and activities of the Pope in 2012 Easter week follows after the 'read more' : This is my today's lunch pasta. It's a rapid and healthy recipe. You can use any broccoli, cauliflower etc. It’s really delicious!!
Cultural Week
All the state museums will be free of charge from April 14th till April 22nd. This means every Roman museum except the Vatican will be free of charge. "Valleys and chasm, nearness and distance, mountains covered with woods, gorges where furious torrents flow, extinct volcanoes..."
Goethe ![]() Verbum Domini is an interesting exhibition held in the Braccio di Carlo Magno in St Peter square; free admission. If you visit the Vatican museums and Saint Peter basilica you can pause form the noise and crowds by entering this inspiring exhibit that throw you into the origins of the Bible and into mystical atmosphere of antiquity and intensity. |
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