I’m passing through the Orridio della Val Taleggio for the last time, at least for now. The recent rains have caused cascades to surge from the cliffs into the gorge. Ilaria and Fabio had business in Bergamo so they drove me to the train station. Leaving early at 7am, I was missing my coffee, but …
These last couple of days have been low-key and relaxing. I went off on the trail to find the butterfly bush plant to create another banner. I have passed this baita before, but each time I notice something new. I wonder how long this basket has been serving its purpose. I find a butterfly on …
Today is the big day for setting up my installation. I have twelve eco-printed banners that Ilaria helped me install a long wooden pole. Although it is very hot, it is also windy, which makes the banners dance. Ilaria and her friend also helped document the installation. This flower surprised me the most of all …
Another Thursday – the produce truck arrived at 8am sharp. Without this service, residents would have no place to purchase lettuce, tomatoes, peaches, pears, all the good, healthy food that is hard to do without. Once again I bought some prunes like the ones Grandpa used to grow. I know once back in California I …
I’ve been working on my project these days, and sometimes sitting with the guests who play cards and chitchat all day and into the warm evenings out in the garden. The only place that the internet connection works well is in this garage, which can magnify the heat, now in the high 90s. Fortunately I …
Today, a very hot day, I took a walk in the afternoon to a place called Ca’Corviglio, a very tiny place in the mountains that has been restored by the Ecomuseum. The trail looks like so many of the former mule trails in the area. The rocks can be very slippery when wet, but fortunately …
I’ve been taking lovely walks in the woods, especially in the shaded places where the forest is carpeted with foliage. The leaves are starting to change color in beautiful ways. Today I took the bus to San Giovanni Bianco, the nearest large town, to go to the ATM, the pharmacy, the print shop/stationery store, and …
Today I took the bus to Vedeseta, a village not far away but too far to walk (for me.) Maybe I have included this photo before? It’s just that there are so many cyclists, it’s a near pervasive scene. And so glad the driver has to navigate around them and not me. I stopped in …
Today is Ferragosto. Everyone is celebrating except those in the hospitality service industry. The Soggiorno Mazzoleni put on a lunch for friends and guests out in the garden. Alicia marked the drink glasses so they wouldn’t get mixed up. First dish was a Bergamasc specialty called Scarpinocc, what they called ravioli filled with bread and …
The Valtaleggio Ecomuseum has designated several trails in the area for different themes. Today I took a walk on the trail dedicated to history and the sacred. It’s a wide and easy trail. I passed by several old farm buildings with objects from the past hanging on the exterior. Handmade nails half a foot long …