[ITALIANO di seguito] The beautiful and inexpensive campsite in Bala allowed us to spend a nice night, snoring very quietly.After the usual repacking preparations (by now I could be world Tetris champion), we give our tent neighbour’s dog a pat on the back and rush into town in search of breakfast, but all the cafés …
[ITALIANO di seguito] Even Nostradamus predicted it: abnormal heatwave in Wales for Sunday 6 August. Caribbean sun and temperatures. Sunscreen 1000 essential.We opened the door of the bothy where we comfortably slept with this hope, but alas, it’s raining.I at least managed during the night to dry the tent by stretching it on the ‘minimal’ …
[ITALIANO di seguito] The weather forecast had been clear: rain from Friday night until early Saturday afternoon.With English punctuality, even though we are in Wales, at 11.50pm we started to hear the patter of drops on the tent canvas – no harm done, it is well waterproofed.The night passed peacefully, especially after the cakes made …
[ITALIANO di seguito] I had heard that they had a very strong dialect in Wales, but I had no idea that they even needed bilingual signs.Our hosts last night explained that it is the oldest ‘active’ (=not dead) language in Europe, part of the Celtic languages.The words are very strange and I believe that when …
[ITALIANO di seguito] I am totally unaware of what the reason is, but we have for some time now entered a whirlwind of fearful misfortune whenever we have to travel by public transport.This time was no different.The plane took off almost an hour late and the flight was not the best, with wind and turbulence, …
