Tag Archives: italy blogging roundtable

My favourite festival: Harvest

Harvest, to me as a child in a farming community, meant wheat stubble burning and the throat-clutching excitement (terror?) of seeing the fire and smoke licking across the fields. Even though it was controlled, there was still – in my child’s … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on October 22, 2015

Posted in Italy Blogging Roundtable | Tagged bova, calabria, harvest festival, italy blogging roundtable, italy roundtable, uk, wine | 5 Comments

On weddings and (too much) wine

The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that it’s been a bit quiet around here recently. There’s a reason for that – Davide and I got married on 20 August! It’s therefore been a busy few months, but hopefully with the … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on September 16, 2015

Posted in Italy Blogging Roundtable, Living Like a Maniac | Tagged al-cantarà, catania, italy blogging roundtable, u fucularu, wine | 5 Comments

It takes a village

Signor Crigio, who owns the men’s tailoring shop that used to be at the bottom of the building, is tiny, dapper and slim, with round glasses and a white, perfectly-trimmed moustache – the archetypal tailor. He’s recently closed the shop down, … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on May 27, 2015

Posted in Italy Blogging Roundtable, Living Like a Maniac | Tagged catania, community, italy blogging roundtable, italy roundtable | 7 Comments

Getting residency in Catania – a story

“Good morning. I’m English, but I’d like to get Italian residency.” The man in the filthy, nicotine-stained office with the overflowing ashtray on his desk barely gives me a glance. “You’re in the wrong department. Round the corner, number 28, … Continue reading →

by Kate Bailward Posted on January 28, 2015

Posted in Italy Blogging Roundtable, Living Like a Maniac | Tagged catania, Italy, italy blogging roundtable, red tape, residency, sicily | 28 Comments

Italy Blogging Roundtable: Springing to Confusion

Sorry for the delayed posting this week, but it’s for a good reason, honest. Let me explain … Over the past two years I’ve read with interest as the five ladies of the Italy Blogging Roundtable have shared their stories … Continue reading →