On the 4th Sunday of September, the people of Carpanzano celebrate and honour the town’s patron saint, Madonna delle Grazie. A mass is held in the Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie followed by a beautiful procession through the town. This special day is also celebrated […]
It is so hard to believe that a year has passed. Last year, around this time, I was getting my bags packed and ready for my month long trip to Calabria. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was walking through the streets […]
I know…I know…The Christmas season is over but you know how us Italians are…we like to take our time. I posted here about the Immaculate Conception and in that post I talked about the Presepe Vivente. This year, Carpanzano held their own Presepe Vivente which […]
A while back I posted some pictures of my father’s town in Calabria. You can see some pictures of the small borgo of Carpanzano here. I’ve been feeling super nostalgic lately so here are some more pictures of one of my absolute favorite places in […]
Today ran away from me! I seriously don’t know where it went. I’ve decided that instead of publishing a regular written post, why not share a few more pictures of Carpanzano, my home away from home. We all know that a picture is worth a […]
I sure wish I was in Carpanzano this weekend! Why? Well, aside from the leaves changing colours signifying autumn is in full swing, it is also time to harvest the castagne (or chestnuts). Carpanzano is surrounded by wooded forests making it an optimal place for […]
The day is finally here. I can’t believe it. Tonight I am boarding a plane to Italy and before I know it I will be driving into my father’s little town, Carpanzano, surrounded by my family who I have missed so dearly over the years. […]
If you are travelling to Italy in the month of August, it’s not uncommon to see many businesses closed. Most Italians take their vacation in August and as a result, most of the country shuts down for pretty much the whole month. Ferragosto is a […]
My plane ticket is booked. That means, this summer (August to be exact) I’ll be taking my first solo trip to Italy. I can’t even begin to describe how much I’m looking forward to this trip. It has been 10 years since I visited last. […]
