Does whimsical art count as 'people'? (Pentedatillo)
Does whimsical art count as 'people'? (Pentedatillo)
0 2025/08/31 14:04:31
Friendly Francesco owns Casa Vela, a combo lodging/wine-bar and breakfast place located in the heart of Chianalea. He also owns the newest vacation rental in Pentedatillo (shown above). 'Pente' is a sort of Calabrian Matera south of Reggio Calabria that is just now opening up. It is an intriguing site located on the margin of the remote Aspromonte Park. We visited as a daytrip with Francesco's pal, the Reggio-based guide Lorenzo Labate. We will show more Pente plus more Lorenzo later.
Friendly Francesco owns Casa Vela, a combo lodging/wine-bar and breakfast place located in the heart of Chianalea. He also owns the newest vacation rental in Pentedatillo (shown above). 'Pente' is a sort of Calabrian Matera south of Reggio Calabria that is just now opening up. It is an intriguing site located on the margin of the remote Aspromonte Park. We visited as a daytrip with Francesco's pal, the Reggio-based guide Lorenzo Labate. We will show more Pente plus more Lorenzo later.
0 2025/08/31 14:04:21
Ay raggazzi! More teens in Pizzo.
Ay raggazzi! More teens in Pizzo.
0 2025/08/31 14:03:07
Similarly young Tropean accordion player.
Similarly young Tropean accordion player.
0 2025/08/31 14:01:05
Scilla is synonymous with swordfish hunting. We will show a dedicated section about that long-standing tradition later on here.
Scilla is synonymous with swordfish hunting. We will show a dedicated section about that long-standing tradition later on here.
0 2025/08/31 13:59:46
Shown here is the infamous Interpol secret agent 'Little Billy'. He cleverly disguises himself as a young boy. 'LB' frequents international harbors in order to track down illicit drug shipments. He aways brings his shirtless dad along as part of his ruse. Beware.
Shown here is the infamous Interpol secret agent 'Little Billy'. He cleverly disguises himself as a young boy. 'LB' frequents international harbors in order to track down illicit drug shipments. He aways brings his shirtless dad along as part of his ruse. Beware.
0 2025/08/31 13:57:00
A school excursion visiting Chianalea. The Palazzo Scategna hotel where Stanley Tucci ate at the 'Il Principe' restaurant during his CNN show is seen behind. The boy in the middle with the dark cap and I had a nice chat while gingerly trying each other's mother tongues. Eventually, we gave him one of our Canadian flag pins. He later tracked us down in an alley to proudly show us that pin attached to his cap. Everyone smiles in the same language.
A school excursion visiting Chianalea. The Palazzo Scategna hotel where Stanley Tucci ate at the 'Il Principe' restaurant during his CNN show is seen behind. The boy in the middle with the dark cap and I had a nice chat while gingerly trying each other's mother tongues. Eventually, we gave him one of our Canadian flag pins. He later tracked us down in an alley to proudly show us that pin attached to his cap. Everyone smiles in the same language.
0 2025/08/31 13:52:44
A Tropean fisherman.
A Tropean fisherman.
0 2025/08/31 13:51:56
Do Scilla shadows count as 'people'?
Do Scilla shadows count as 'people'?
0 2025/08/31 13:51:27
A Scilla produce vendor. There will a separate FOOD/DRINK section further on here in our TR.
A Scilla produce vendor. There will a separate FOOD/DRINK section further on here in our TR.
0 2025/08/31 13:49:43
A Roman woman visiting Tropea.
A Roman woman visiting Tropea.
0 2025/08/31 13:49:17
Pizzo teens.
Pizzo teens.
0 2025/08/31 13:48:54
We'll show a bit more about the relaxing Capo Caticano spa later on.
We'll show a bit more about the relaxing Capo Caticano spa later on.
0 2025/08/31 13:47:42
Scilla gelato shop owner (see vitamin 'G').
Scilla gelato shop owner (see vitamin 'G').
0 2025/08/31 13:46:39
Tropea toddler.
Tropea toddler.
0 2025/08/31 13:46:13
Tropea teen.
Tropea teen.
0 2025/08/31 13:45:28
Tropea women.
Tropea women.
0 2025/08/31 13:44:59
Our wonderful Tropea landlady, Ginevra. On her recommendation, we had planned to check out her relative's similar rental at a Le Marche vineyard later that year (2024) but a combo of its renos plus our new knee issues caused us to pivot and travel elsewhere.
Our wonderful Tropea landlady, Ginevra. On her recommendation, we had planned to check out her relative's similar rental at a Le Marche vineyard later that year (2024) but a combo of its renos plus our new knee issues caused us to pivot and travel elsewhere.
0 2025/08/31 13:41:13
Pizzo APE driver.
Pizzo APE driver.
0 2025/08/31 13:40:53
Chianalea lady.
Chianalea lady.
0 2025/08/31 13:40:32
Proud Roman guitarist.
Proud Roman guitarist.
0 2025/08/31 13:39:38
Attractive younger couple in Tropea.
Attractive younger couple in Tropea.
0 2025/08/31 13:30:55
Stylish younger man.
Stylish younger man.
0 2025/08/31 13:30:48
Stylish older man.
Stylish older man.
0 2025/08/31 13:30:43
and gone to heaven. What follows will be exclusively PEOPLE, both Calabrians and also Romans.
and gone to heaven. What follows will be exclusively PEOPLE, both Calabrians and also Romans.
0 2025/08/31 13:30:14
Swimmers may think that they've died...
Swimmers may think that they've died...
0 2025/08/31 13:30:07
We flew from Toronto to Rome. There was a spectacular harvest moon that night in Toronto, one which reflected onto Lake Ontario. From Roma, we then flew down to Lamezia Terme then taxied to Tropea.
We flew from Toronto to Rome. There was a spectacular harvest moon that night in Toronto, one which reflected onto Lake Ontario. From Roma, we then flew down to Lamezia Terme then taxied to Tropea.
0 2025/08/31 13:29:30
Calabria is a great place to visit, both for travelers and also folks with Calabrian heritage visiting on heritage tours. Stanley Tucci's parents were both born there. As for lodgings, we have two rentals to recco: a splurge villa in Tropea plus a unique waterside property in Scilla's most picturesque Chianalea neighborhood. Details to follow. (pron. Scilla=SHE-elah and Chianalea=kee-anna-layah)
Calabria is a great place to visit, both for travelers and also folks with Calabrian heritage visiting on heritage tours. Stanley Tucci's parents were both born there. As for lodgings, we have two rentals to recco: a splurge villa in Tropea plus a unique waterside property in Scilla's most picturesque Chianalea neighborhood. Details to follow. (pron. Scilla=SHE-elah and Chianalea=kee-anna-layah)
0 2025/08/31 13:29:19
Incontestably, this was the most unexpected shop in all of SB. OK, maybe tied with the axe-throwing (no joke) active funhouse in the main drag of State Street! Next: we are nearing the end, so let's go for some water tours.
Incontestably, this was the most unexpected shop in all of SB. OK, maybe tied with the axe-throwing (no joke) active funhouse in the main drag of State Street! Next: we are nearing the end, so let's go for some water tours.
0 2025/06/11 18:02:14
It offers related interior decor items for sale plus workshops on spiritual matters (e.g. soulful drumming). They were closed during our visit otherwise we may have bought candles.
It offers related interior decor items for sale plus workshops on spiritual matters (e.g. soulful drumming). They were closed during our visit otherwise we may have bought candles.
0 2025/06/11 18:02:00
A most unique place signals the very far eastern edge of Summerland: sacred Space. This Asian-influenced shop is a veritable oasis.
A most unique place signals the very far eastern edge of Summerland: sacred Space. This Asian-influenced shop is a veritable oasis.
0 2025/06/11 18:01:25
Summerland has a remarkable row of competing outside/garden decor shops. So pointedly visual. Oprah and Meagan were both recently present at the opening of one new store in that same area: 'Godmother'. There is also a Parrot sanctuary along the way.
Summerland has a remarkable row of competing outside/garden decor shops. So pointedly visual. Oprah and Meagan were both recently present at the opening of one new store in that same area: 'Godmother'. There is also a Parrot sanctuary along the way.
0 2025/06/11 18:01:11
Breakfast in America. The Summerland Beach cafe is a fun, old-school family place. We went there early one morn, after seeing the sunrise. Shown here are its famed list of historic 'Etiquette Rules' beside its fly-hunting frog.
Breakfast in America. The Summerland Beach cafe is a fun, old-school family place. We went there early one morn, after seeing the sunrise. Shown here are its famed list of historic 'Etiquette Rules' beside its fly-hunting frog.
0 2025/06/11 18:00:50
The Cito Fire Station. Brave folks. Respect. See their Fire Indicator on the far right. *Would you believe it: some of the thieves arrested for raiding homes in Pasadena during the height of the fires were wait for it...dressed as firefighters!
The Cito Fire Station. Brave folks. Respect. See their Fire Indicator on the far right. *Would you believe it: some of the thieves arrested for raiding homes in Pasadena during the height of the fires were wait for it...dressed as firefighters!
0 2025/06/10 12:53:26
"Nooooo!"
"Nooooo!"
0 2025/06/10 12:41:30
A shy exotic.
A shy exotic.
0 2025/06/10 12:41:17
Animal topiary.
Animal topiary.
0 2025/06/10 12:41:07
Pelican on left: "Christ! How many more fotos is this 'Zeebek' guy gonna' show?!" Pelican on right: "Well, there's still the Mission and the Courthouse and..."
Pelican on left: "Christ! How many more fotos is this 'Zeebek' guy gonna' show?!" Pelican on right: "Well, there's still the Mission and the Courthouse and..."
0 2025/06/10 12:40:49
Never trust anyone who dislikes gardens.
Never trust anyone who dislikes gardens.
0 2025/06/10 12:40:31
Photosynthetically
Photosynthetically
0 2025/06/10 12:39:50
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