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"Turno di chiusura" literally means "turn to close". I was in the city of Cosenza last time and i waited much outside some shops to buy some stuff. It was nearing noon as I sat outside the store in a bench but still it was without hope. Only later I realize that a certain shop (not including...
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Italian cuisine is known for its pasta and pizza food products. But to be honest, it's not only the name that is famous but the true tastiness of these foods prove its worth and fame. And pasta, it is commonly coupled with tomato sauce or commonly known (here in Italy) as Sogo di Pomodoro. One of...
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The churchgoers were wild. The air was full of fun. The harmonica kept on playing still in the tune of Tarantella. The children blow whistles to make noise and symbolise fun. The group that was led...
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The priest was deep in singing, which the way to carry the mass, and with the rituals of the mass. The mass was already going on for about ninety non-stop minutes and the majority was on singing...
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After going back home from shopping in the town of Trebisacce, we ate the traditional pasta pranzo or the lunch prepared by my mother-in-law (mama). After lunch, we packed clothes and foods, gifts and the rest of some fish and dried salted cod to be taken to aunt's house. The house is located in...
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Indeed, the town seems a city with the ongoing business around and the placement of the shops. It was full of shoppers busying themselves around especially that it was a Christmas season. The business oriented street of via Alfredo Lutri was full of individuals from all walks of life. The cars...
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It was getting late and colder at around nine in the evening. The aunt and whole family were busy showing me all the photos for me to know a better story about my husband when he was younger and also to know the rest of the family. The photos were pre WWII old mixed with the more current ones....
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The house of aunt was located in a place with a panoramic view courtesy of the height of the place. The bad thing, however, is the thick fog of a December winte blocks all views. Moreover, higher places have more possibility of having thick fog and snow than those down below.
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