It has become a tradition for me to celebrate my birthday by climbing the scenic Stelvio Pass, in the Italian Alps. It is something that I look forward to, plan,…
Some photographic impressions of Finalborgo… Some impressions of Finale Ligure while out for a run by the sea……
As a designer of homes, I am always looking at the quality of solid stone surfaces. To be fair, I can spend hours researching, looking at, touching and imagining how…
Last week, during a particularly sunny and warm morning, I laced up my sneakers and headed out on a long training run. I was still feeling the joy of completing…
UMAMI IN MODENA Fast Cars, Fancy Food, Fine Views and the Rolling Stones Modena (and surrounding area) is well known not only for its culinary offerings, but it is also…
DOWNWINDER Casa Nora has always had interesting house-guests. One evening, over a glass of wine and a cigar, Hunter tells Big Al that he wants to do a downwinder –…
After viewing the above video, I was reminded of a recent bike ride up the mountain in my back yard. It was a nice Sunday morning and my…
PASSO DELLO STELVIO The Stelvio Pass: 24.3 km long, 48 serpentine turns, an average grade of 8% The most difficult of the three Passes in the Italian Alps – coveted…