My beautiful village in rural Italy was violated a few days ago. A house broken into! So sad, and scary for the residents, most of whom are elderly.
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@sandrat57.bsky.socialMy beautiful village in rural Italy was violated a few days ago. A house broken into! So sad, and scary for the residents, most of whom are elderly.
#booksky #speakslowlyplease #myitalianlife #traveltalesandmishaps
@sandrat57.bsky.socialEarly afternoon in a tiny village in rural Italy.
There are less than a dozen residents, but where are they?
Maybe hiding behind shutters...watching the stranger in town.
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This person in my videos...the one I write about...it's me! Not my shadow, not my imagination...its really me!
@sandrat57.bsky.socialFinished my lovely day in Ascoli at a mouthwatering food truck. The aromas of porchetta, chicken, and Italian sausage were tantalizing.
Life is deliciously good in Italy.
@sandrat57.bsky.socialMy book 'Speak Slowly, Please I'm English' is the story of a Brit (me) living in America, and then retiring to Italy.
It is a goofy, fun...and sometimes tearful story. Things didn't always go as planned.
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@sandrat57.bsky.socialShop till you drop...its my addiction! At 69 I should be over it...but I'm not!
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Talking Italian...I try! I practice every day, but I don't think it will ever sound good coming out of my mouth!
@sandrat57.bsky.socialWine o clock came early today....driven to it!
@sandrat57.bsky.socialOh those renovations!
Being bossed around by and Italian bathroom designer...and fighting back the best I can.
@sandrat57.bsky.socialCould this be a declaration of normality...did you read my book?
No one could every declare me normal!
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2026 was one of the most challenging years of my life, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now...and I'm running towards it.
@sandrat57.bsky.socialTall Italian wardrobes.
How do petite Italian women use them?
@sandrat57.bsky.socialYes...my mouth is out of control. It just keeps moving. I'm a storyteller and I just can't help myself.
@sandrat57.bsky.socialToday I made a very special sausage and tomato ragù. I let hubby taste it and give his opinion...he said it was INTERESTING. He almost wore it!
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Travel while you still have the energy....
@sandrat57.bsky.socialAnyone for a mushroom?
Just when you think you've tried it all...Italy surprises you again.
@sandrat57.bsky.socialI was a stranger when I first walked the hidden steps and alleyways of this small Italian village. Then I became a friend...and the local ladies shared their recipes, and stories with me. Magical.
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@sandrat57.bsky.socialYes...I thought I may die this year...there, I've said it. I survived though, and here I am.
Large as life, and twice as ugly!
@sandrat57.bsky.socialWelcome to the BATCAVE...yes, us Brits keep the local Italians amused. They love to watch our antics.
@sandrat57.bsky.socialMajella National Park in Abruzzo is a wonderful place to visit. Full of beautiful, colorful, villages with rambling piazzas and quaint restaurants.