by DHales | Jun 29, 2018 | Books, Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
Nuotare, fare il bagno To swim, to go swimming The first time that an Italian sharing a hotel elevator asked if I had “fatto il bagno,” I was taken aback. Was she really asking if I had taken a bath? And if so, why? “Si,” I replied tentatively. As she...
by DHales | Jun 26, 2017 | Books, history, Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
L’estate Summer Is there anyone who doesn't look forward to ferie estive (summer holidays)? Not in Italy! Italians cherish their pausa estiva (summer break) as a time of sunny days (giornate di sole), starry nights (notti stellate), lovely swims...
by DHales | Jun 17, 2017 | Books, culture, history, Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
La festa Festival, feast Throughout the year la festa italiana provides a delightful glimpse into Italy’s history and culture. Everything from a national holiday to a village saint’s day to a harvest, whether of wheat, olives or grapes, is a good reason for...
by DHales | Jun 19, 2011 | Italy, Language, Sayings and expressions, Travel, Web/Tech, Weblogs
Ferie estive Summer holidays For the last few weeks we have been in vacanza—più o meno (on vacation—more or less). We have enjoyed sunny days (giornate di sole) and starry nights (notti stellate), lovely swims (belle nuotate) and marvelous meals (pasti...
