ASIN: B0088QYYT6
Publisher: Any Subject Books
Pages: 60
A postcard from UmbriaA series of fascinating pieces giving an insight as to exactly what it was like for one couple to emigrate from Britain to the Umbria region of Central Italy.It starts with finding a house, experiencing a traumatic delay in the purchase process owing to bureaucracy, and moving in during a spell of particularly bitter winter weather when the previous occupants had unexpectedly removed everything that could be detached including the kitchen sink!There are numerous lively descriptions of the climate and wildlife along with some absolutely stunning photographs taken by the author.This is the Italy that isn't shown on the television.Sample text:Snakes exist. Some of them are vipers and are the subject of many stories. Dogs have died from their bites; men have recovered and live on to show their scars, or have died through not being believed by the doctor and therefore de ...
