Divine Giovanni Gasparro Paintings in L’Aquila
Here is another reason to visit Abruzzo: the contemporary paintings in L’Aquila by Giovanni Gasparro permanently displayed in S. Giuseppe di Artigiano.
“In the end, we got used to moonlight again.” Ignazio Silone
I promised myself that I would not take any more photos of earthquake damage in L’Aquila. I’m not going to complain about slow recovery efforts either.…
Era Fascista in L’Aquila
The fascist architectural style that dots the city is certainly a jolt from the Medieval and Baroque structures that seem more in tune with L’Aquila’s…
Baking History in L’Aquila
August 28 & 29- I love everything about L’Aquila’s celebration of the ancient la perdonanza, a two day window of opportunity to atone and renew. To…
Something Inside
I won’t be able to visit L’Aquila this year until June to visually measure the recovery efforts from the earthquake which tore the heart out of…
Notes on L’Aquila, 30 March 2011
Several flocks of sheep are on the move near L’Aquila, roaming hills recently released from the grip of snow. Colorfully wrapped chocolate Easter eggs brighten the…
You Don’t Have To Pay Now
March 29, 2010 I stood in front of a parchimetro at a small park along Viale Luigi Rendina in centro L’Aquila intent on abiding by municipal…
Braced
Zinc coated couplers and clamps connect handsome, shiny black scaffolding tubes which surreally decorate the standing walls of nearly every building. Centro deceives the visitor. On…
Pastry and Processions
On December 8, 2009 Bar Fratelli Nurzia, the lovely dark wood and marble retail home of Sorelle Nurzia torrone, reopened its doors. It is one of…
Hang On To The Vine 