Archive: December 2010


Christmas in the Salerno Region, Italy

December 25, 2010 · Posted in Christmas, Italy

Of all the new Italian words I’ve learned while celebrating the holidays in the town of my great-grandmother, one seems most beautiful to pronounce, and to see: presepe. These are the nativity scenes that are found in all churches and many homes throughout Italy, and particularly in the south. Read more

Salerno to Rome to Milan

December 30, 2010 · Posted in Italy, train travel

On a tranquil afternoon train ride, sheep fill fields across the Italian countryside, as I am lulled to sleep after a week of great Italian holiday eating. Read more

Milan to Bern to Zurich to Innsbruck

December 30, 2010 · Posted in Eurail, train travel

Train Tip: European train timetables, and prices, change in the middle of December each year. It seems like a crazy time to make changes, in the rush of holiday travel, but be forewarned. Read more

In Innsbruck

December 31, 2010 · Posted in Austria, sightseeing

There’s an Austrian New Year’s tradition that I’m introduced to this night: Bleigiessen. Each person burns a spoonful of special metal on a candle flame. Read more

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