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pjjthorpe
Mar 62 min read
Ready, Steady...
I'm not really one for routine. I like that sense of anticipation about what might be awaiting us. As the bookings come in I really look...
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pjjthorpe
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Buon Anno!
This is the Italian greeting for "Happy New Year!" A literal translation is"Good Year!". It's certainly a fitting greeting to wish people...
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pjjthorpe
May 31, 20221 min read
Andiamo Avanti! On we go!
Well it's been a while hasn't it? I'm thankful to say that life is returning to a greater degree of normality again here in bel'Abruzzo....
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pjjthorpe
Sep 8, 20211 min read
End of one summer and ready for the next!
Well! Despite the ongoing challenges of Covid19, it's been a busy Summer. We have met some lovely new people as well as welcomed back...
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pjjthorpe
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Book early!
Wow-It's turning into a busy season! Everyone is eagerly seizing the chance to take the holiday they've been missing. We are now fully...
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pjjthorpe
Jun 25, 20211 min read
In demand again!
After a weird year in 2020 for everyone, 2021 is turning out to be busy one. Our peak season is currently almost fully booked!At the...
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pjjthorpe
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Back to normal- well almost!
At long last numbers of Covid 19 cases are very much on the decline. So much so that our government has greatly reduced restrictions....
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pjjthorpe
Sep 16, 20201 min read
What a year!
Well 2020 has certainly been a year to remember hasn't it? As we come towards the end of the summer season, we are thankful for our...
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Jools Thorpe
Jun 11, 20191 min read
Summer at last !
After a very unusual wet and cold May, we are delighted to see the sun again! This year we have several couples coming back to spend time...
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Jools Thorpe
Mar 7, 20191 min read
Great News for British Holidaymakers amidst Brexit chaos
Great news in the midst of Brexit chaos! (7 March 2019) UK government confirmed details of measures that will ensure flights will...
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Jools Thorpe
Oct 31, 20181 min read
How time flies!
As I write this, we are yet again on the cusp of November and the final month of Autumn. I cannot believe how quickly this year is...
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Jools Thorpe
Mar 1, 20181 min read
Winter has finally arrived!
After a very mild December, January and most of February snow has arrived this last week. It has meant great skiing up at Passo Lanciano...
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Jools Thorpe
Sep 28, 20171 min read
Autumn has arrived...
Well our hot hot hot summer has ended and Autumn has arrived and we are now thinking about the Olive harvest. We normally pick the...
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Jools Thorpe
Jul 3, 20171 min read
Fire Flies
Towards the end of May each year the fire flies come out to dance here in Limiti. It is not unusual to see them as you walk up the lane...
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Jools Thorpe
Jun 22, 20171 min read
Dine on a Trabocco!
A trabocco is a traditional Abruzzese fishing platform found along the Abruzzo section of the Adriatic coast, just 30 minutes drive from...
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Jools Thorpe
Jun 21, 20171 min read
Summer is here!
With bright sunshine, clear blue skies and temperatures having hit the 30''s centigrade at times, Summer has definitely arrived here in...
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