Monthly Archives: September 2014

Umbria in October – Hills, Autumn, and Chocolate

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Gina Mussio

Somehow, somewhere between the very hectic start of the school year (I’ve added two first grade classes this year to chase after!), finishing up the house, and trying to somehow maintain a semblance of a life (social, health and otherwise) … Continue reading →

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September, 1918 by Amy Lowell

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Gina Mussio

September, 1918 This afternoon was the colour of water falling through sunlight; The trees glittered with the tumbling of leaves; The sidewalks shone like alleys of dropped maple leaves, And the houses ran along them laughing out of square, open … Continue reading →

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Corso Como to Brera – A Walk in Milan

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Gina Mussio

Tourists far too often skip over Milan. As Italy’s most industrial city, it doesn’t seem to have the history of Rome, the art of Florence or the allure of Venice. Non ha l’atmosfera. And I get it. I too once thought that … Continue reading →

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The Legend of Lago Moro

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Gina Mussio

It’s no secret that my relationship with Italy brought with it a newfound love of the mountains. There’s something about the beauty of the mountains and the elation I feel after spending the entire day outside that keeps me coming back, despite what … Continue reading →

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On Travel and Food

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Gina Mussio

Some travel to eat. They associate each country with the dish that represents it, creating gastronomic tours to find the best of their favorite food or easily adding entire meal categories between the classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner while traveling. … Continue reading →

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