But this did not dissuade me, so my husband and I made our first trip in 2011. Some of the accommodations I chose for this week were a bit more basic than others, but all facilities were clean, food always great, and hosts helpful and gracious. But now that we are able to go out and be with friends and family, I found that I was experiencing a huge disconnect with my Italian friends with my rusty language skills. You can catch up on our preparation to our new place and its location from two of my most recent postings; A Change ofPlace and A Giftfinding Tufilloand Giacomo. Our destination this afternoon was a bit further than expected as we had booked a B&B in the town of Roccamorice. Four great dogs my friends, my confidants, my fuzzy children.. unforgettable. Not sure of the exact terminology but it was definitely a deep fissure in the landscape. As the apartment was part of our home, we felt it essential to maintain a level of quietness on our part in order to ensure our guests were not disturbed. We also chose to stay at B&Bs and hotels instead of camping. . What was the Search and Rescue that gave substance to my life for so many years? I am as ready as I can be but I know the elevation gains and descents on a few of the sections are going to be tough. We discovered two small cantinas under our house, and it took agreements, some exchange of money on our part, an architect involved as well as our notary. Retire in Bari iStock.com/Jacek_Sopotnicki They assist you with the weight of the pack, give you stability, protect your knees on long, steep descents and give you the feel of having 4 legs instead of 2 when you head upwards. Six stages that allowed us to visit 2 abbeys and 7 hermitages, retracing the steps of Petro Angeleri the hermit who was elected Pope in 1294. We have arrived at our last stage excited, tired but ready to see what todays trails were like and to reach Taranto on the Ionian Sea. Finding a property in the Abruzzo region gives you a perfect passport to some peaceful and tranquil country life. This astounding villa not only provides some amazing views, it's also close to the National Park of the Gran Sasso. At the moment, this property is used as a B&B, so what you do with it is up to you. A friend of mine in search and rescue had a motto and she also had her license plate saying something like this: Its Only Walking. Nice change of pace and menu; traditional dishes with a twist. And it is such a day to experience. With the isolation from both the earlier COVID restrictions and just surviving this latest heat wave (of three months), I had plenty of time to reflect. So, to make this move to an urban setting (yes, even if its in a stunning medieval village) and not to feel closed-in, just tells me that this is what was meant to be for us at this time in our lives. We are functioning again. His love and devotion reached deep into our hearts and souls, making the journey from here over the Rainbow Bridge a difficult but precious one during his last few weeks. 3. But whether or not you do, take it slowly, build your network of close friends both in your native language and locals, and enjoy this walk that you have begun in this amazing country. Sure I stumble a lot but with more and more practice it will start to improve. As this was Johns last major project inside, he went to tackle the outside house painting. So I did my research and made a list of some village to village treks as well as some mountain trails. Whether its having Italian radio or TV on in the background, listening to YouTube and TedTalks, comprehension will improve. I encourage you to browse the various pages of this site to better understand the objective of the project, which involves the Alto Vastese and Valle del Trigno Study Center (altovastese.it). We will miss the many wonderful folks of Rocca, but it is not a long drive back to visit. I felt out of my league immediately. And during all of this, Giacomos parents have opened their house and their arms to us, providing lunches for the men hard at work, as well as just some wonderful Sunday lunches for us all to relax, chat and build new friendships. Unbelievable! House is now freshly painted, flowers are happily blooming with all the recent rain and we are out hiking again. During this summer, I continued my studies with Italy Made Easy Academy online lessons. Alberto gave us a most interesting tour of the family museum rooms of the B&B, with a long generational history in Pacentro. But our town, or municipality, is relatively large, with mountains, forests, rivers; lots of places to exercise, relax and not see another person. We had many positive reviews and high scores with both Booking.com and Airbnb. WebAppealing to tourists and retirees alike, Bari is home to numerous shops (local mom-and-pops as well as high-end designer goods), museums, theaters, universities, a train, and bus hub from which to explore points north, south, and inland, an airport, and a cruise terminal. 130 km on foot from the Adriatic Sea to the Ionian Sea. I was clueless. We found Giacomos house. John Mariani. The town boasts plenty of amenities; bakery, bar, pharmacy, post office, museum, grocery store, goat cheese maker, library, churches, doctors office, weekly market and travelling vendors. We were hooked. Our third day tested us our endurance, strength, and for me, a bit of courage needed. The fresh recognition by UNESCO of Celestinian Forgiveness as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity further increases our responsibility in worthily cultivating the memory of this great person who distinguished himself in life for difficult and often innovative choices for the dictates of the Church of the time .The Way is 90 km long. Manu, the teaching coach encourages us to add daily immersion at home. It is true that many of the younger folks have left these rural towns for the larger cities along the Adriatic coast, but the ties to family are strong and gatherings bring everyone together once again. And how are Pierre and Sofie now back from the kennel and acclimating to the new house? Also the summer temperatures ran hot and humid. If he is spending 400 on rent. My husband comes with many talents and home renovation is definitely high on that list. Our accommodations range from B&Bs, hotels and an agriturismo, and I used various sites and apps to make reservations. John Wiankowski chose this town as his home in Belize. Rents in a provincial city will range from about $400 to $700 for a furnished apartment. We mentally needed the break as we had been going full tilt getting our house in Roccaspinalveti ready for sale as well as moving belongings to Tufillo. As you can see, each space had a different tile as do all the rooms on this main floor. It began with the woods and dogs, both which I were very comfortable with. Others went hiking, headed to the beach for the day, went house hunting, and others came to work in the area. Its situated on the spine of a ridge, and just a few minutes out of town, there are lots of hiking trails and country roads to be discovered. We will return there most definitely. As we are very avid promoters of this area, we then decided to offer the apartment on Airbnb & Booking.com. The weather was definitely hotter than the posted averages, and with John and I not being happy hot weather hikers, it was tough at times. But know this about John and I; we have a higher compass that we trust. And its important to keep your connection to friends in your original homeland. What ensued was me obtaining my dual citizenship and then the decision was made to retire in Italy. One final hike to share with you today and I thank you for your indulgence. It was my pride of being an Italian and the love of Italy that spurred me on to apply for recognition as an Italian citizen by blood (Jus Sanguinis). I wanted to bring this, along with some of my family pictures, to our next visit. Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Abbazia Di San Liberatore in Serramonacesca, Follow Navigating Life in Abruzzo on WordPress.com, My grandfather, Carlo De Felice, and his wife, my grandmother Maria Laura Paciello, Brooklyn, NY, De Felice Family Business, Blacksmiths, San Salvo, Filippo De Felice, father to Michele De Felice, San Salvo, Michele De Felice & Adalgisa Maccarone on their wedding day, San Salvo, Raffaele De Felice, 1st cousin to my grandfather, Carlo, and grandfather to Michele, San Salvo, My mother, Helen Mary De Felice, Brooklyn, NY. Think of the clans, groups of related people protecting and fighting for their loved ones. I lost two toenails as I didnt continue to check my boot lacings throughout the days with steep descents. Until next time. Level of commitment was high. A tribe is a group of people, or a community with similar values or interests, a group with a common ancestor, or a common leader. Did we use our insurance to cover? But you will find that a tribe of like speakers (in our case, English) may be necessary for you to develop a social group in your area. As I write to you today, I am sitting in the summer kitchen of our soon-to-be new home in the medieval village of Tufillo. We kept them within 1- 1/2 hr driving distance from home. We discussed our ideas for the new look and he is was full steam ahead. Outside management may be worth considering for those thinking of doing this type of rental. What a great week. It was a perfect match for us. So truly our world, even right now, isnt that small, but rather large and grand. But hiking with Alex and Maria was a relaxing time; time for those conversations and observations that come naturally with friends. So, why did we close after just three years if things were going so great? An enormous Italian breakfast awaits us, but we are ready to get started. Unfortunately, we didnt quite make it and the morning stretched on hot under the clear skies until we reached the most beautiful beech forest. The views are stunning, the wind turbines enormous, and a beautiful valley to complete the loop. Please humor me as I was in search and rescue in the USA for over 25 year. Nationality: British/Italian Ciao Mr Pete Coles is a Brit living in Italy. As we had a lot of running around to do even before starting the cammino , we decided to go up the day before our start and just relax in Sulmona that evening. We will be ready to reopen in April, hoping that 2021 will be a safer and healthier year. It is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm, and weekends from 10am to 9pm. We did spend an October day hiking with the group Majexperience, as always a great time. Location for training could be 20 minutes up to 3 hours from my home. The edges of the new tiles were beveled where they met rooms with original tiles. Thank you, Pasquale for your passion with food! Not worth it was it because it was never large enough but certainly annoying enough. Navigating Life in Abruzzo | Not Really Expats Living the Dream I did the regular route of online sites of a few realtors as well as sites with listings by owners. It doesnt have to be a large tribe, but one that gives meaning to my day, my existence here in Italy. Leaving Roccaspinalveti isnt an easy decision, but the pull of family and the sea are calling us. I have to proudly say that we did this rental well. But as of June 1, it appears that COVID restrictions on inside eating will be lifted. Along the way, not very far from San Spirito, a man was working with his 6 horses and mules to bring firewood out of the forest. A chance to cool off, marvel in the construction, share in its beauty with other hikers and families before we started our climb out of the canyon. Never to be forgotten. And there are millions of visitors to Tuscany every year. Movement is allowed around our municipality for necessities and health reasons, exercise being one of those reasons. I take good care to have all the information and supplies we will need to make sure were safe and not lost: maps, GPS with tracks loaded , potable water locations noted, understanding daily expectations of a section (tappa) length and elevation changes, electrolytes, light source (flashlight or headlamp) etc. The most recent COVID regulations allowed takeway or outside seating. William Russell's private medical insurance will cover you and your family wherever you may be. We really must return someday soon.. Our first day started out with clear skies and a bit warmer than we expected for the first of June. And thank you for the best marked route we have experienced in Italy since moving here over 5 years ago. John Wiankowski. During this time with NCSO, with Mike Hull, a world renowned Man Tracker and Massie Saunders, local search manager, we formed the local search group, F.I.R.S.T., Fast Initial Response Search Team. Quick note about lack of food pictures. my telephone bill plus charge for the internet every two months is approximately 120 euros also the charge for cable tv is higher i pay about 50 euros a month most notable difference is in the gas I shifted gears, got certified with a police dog association and became a Special K9 Officer (strictly volunteer) for the Nelson County Sheriffs Office. One more river crossing before the hermitage and some slippery rocks took Alex down into the water. These rooms were traded back and forth amongst families and neighbors throughout generations, and ownership could be by a handshake, word of mouth or who has the lock on the door. I had so missed them all. Want your own expat blog here at ExpatBlogs? Searches could be anywhere in the state of Virginia. It was wonderful to catch up with everyone and my language skills got a good workout. The access point to our next hermitage, San Bartolomeo in Legio, was via a narrow steep descent into a canyon. We had a delicious meal of local traditional foods, but we were so intent on refueling, after our hike, that I forgot to take pictures! Since the house we purchased has two apartments, with us living upstairs, we turned the lower apartment into Casa Serre Holiday Apartment. Each one so different from the other, with their own talents, strengths and personalities. We can dream and make plans in the hope that restrictions will eventually be lifted. Volunteer work is not for the faint of heart or for those with a family of small children. I think if we had done this fulltime while we were younger, it may not have been so taxing. Huge complements to everyone involved with this cammino, working diligently to make this an outstanding experience! The stretch, sited several meters above the ground and about 40 cm wide ( 16 inches), is not protected, therefore, the entrance is only recommended to people who are adequately equipped and trained. To enter this valley, you are asked to register at the park office at the edge of town. We are all looking forward to being together over a meal or coffee again soon, both here in Roccaspinalveti as well as in San Salvo. Were using the lower-level kitchenette as our working kitchen as John assembles the cabinets for the main kitchen and we await gas hookup. Definitely a tough day, but invigorating and satisfying. It offers its own private entrance and parking area, long balcony looking out over the mountains and hills of southern Abruzzo our backyard. interesting to read this link mostly it seems to be accurate but i guess it depends as you say on the number of people in the property and the season. Its been a tough decision but one we knew would eventually come, just not so soon. When I finally reached him by phone, he was very hesitant for me to meet his grandfather Michele De Felice, my third cousin who is in his late 80s. The front room features the sink, medicine cabinet and toilet, with the second room containing a small accordion-style shower. I almost backed out of trying to reach out to them. This drive manifested itself in me as a pride of my heritage of being Italian. It has truly been our home for these past 4 years and we will miss so much about it; friends made, mountains hiked, enjoying the views from our home, and just the pure essence of living in this mountain town in Abruzzo. We decided to stay in the mountains but still within 20 minutes of the beach. All the food we ate during this week of cammino was excellent. We had an evening walk around town and then enjoyed a delicious meal before a very sound nights sleep. It was an intensely hot climb to the hamlet and cold drinks awaited us and cool rooms to relax at Agri Pietrantica. Light fixtures still need to be installed, artwork to be hung, kitchen, master bath, etc. We just couldnt work that into our pricing during COVID, but it is definitely one way to manage a holiday apartment. This is so very different from years ago, when backpackers would go out with huge packs containing way too much heavy gear. The house is on the market with the wonderful agency out of San Salvo Abruzzo Rural Property. A number of ultralight hikers do a spreadsheet with everything broken down in grams to lbs and I just love spreadsheets! It was our first cammino and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I knew how to have a dog as a pet, but to train it to search and locate lost people, a new world opened up to me. So it began all about woods and dogs but it morphs into so much more! I was in the midst of training my third dog, Orso, a monster-sized Labrador. Today was the longest day but beautifully set in forests. We have found a house but not just any house. When you spend so many hours together, whether training or at searches, its inevitable that you come to view your group members as your extended family. The project will continue to grow and I am excited to see what it will bring to our area and also how we might all contribute. As the tree grew in unbelievable proportions, I cut and taped until I had both De Felice lines spread out to show Michele. Not to be missed. Good thought but it didnt look like a lot of takers from the get-go. In small towns you can find rentals from $300 and up. We arrived in Taranto midafternoon, got our final passport stamp and threw our travel stone into the sea at the Sailors Monument. Being more of an outdoors person, nothing offered at my church seemed to call to me. John was able to get not only the tile off the lot, but the proper primer, adhesive and grout to insure a successful installation. And we did! Many of the callouts for searches are at night, as usually the family looks for their missing person during the day, then when unable to locate their family member, they call the local sheriffs office by the evening. Giacomo has restored the exterior stonework to its stunning original beauty, with some added modern touches. Abruzzo, Italy 1 Retire in Abruzzo. With castles, fortresses, historic art-adorned cities, perfectly charming stone towns on hilltops, and more than a third of the region protected as park land, there are plenty 2 Lifestyle in Abruzzo. 3 Cost of Living in Abruzzo. 4 The Takeaway. Though it is not a circular route, and car transporting is necessary, its such a spectacular cammino, how could we not do it! But we so love our house (about 250-300 years old) with a very modern interior. But it still was another amazing hike to remember. The perks were many: meeting wonderful folks, promoting the area and artists, offering a relaxing and comfortable accommodation where only one B&B existed in town, and having extra income to help with our upgrades in our home. This time we were a bit challenged as it rained all day and the trails and fields turned into a mud bath with footing a bit precarious. Alex has an Osprey Eja 38L, John a Quechua Forclaz 40 Air+ and I have an Osprey Tempest 40L. My fathers family Brooklyn early 1900s. Just many hours on call and lots of driving ahead. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 5 of 5 Posts. While they were standing there, I mustered up some nerve and asked them if they knew Michele. Now we are watching more Italian TV programs without subtitles. It was a grand gathering with six of my cousins! We are family we are blood we are Italian together. WebCount on spending $200,000 and up for thoseand youll likely still have to invest in some restorationsthough the southern regions offer more bargain options. And Giacomo. I didnt do a lot of mountain hiking until I was an adult, but the hook had been set. You can also find my story at this link in both Italian and English. Its important, when walking a cammino with your weeks worth of clothes, etc. I leave you with a sweet, heart-tugging picture of Romeo, our dear boy, now 9 years old. Today the landscape changed from yesterdays field crops to more pastureland and dairy farms but still plenty of groves of olives and almonds and of course, the architecturally unique trulli. The outcome that everyone personally involved were handled fairly and the end result was satisfying ownership of the two cantinas beneath our kitchen and part of the actual structure were legally attached to our purchase. And truth be told, much of my tribe are animal or outdoor lovers, active and love to hike or walk. I was looking at two of my cousins. I love my pack and have fiddled with it until I have the straps just right for this load of stuff Ill be carrying. Monday morning we picked up our pets at the kennel and headed home for a long week of rest and naps . All these individuals become part of your support network and many lifetime friends. Technically, we did a walk in the Parco Nazionale della Majella. And of course we have been hiking, whether a road trek, some trails around Roccaspinalveti or now back out in other areas. You may find that local families are very tight and there may be some exclusion to you being invited to family events, unless you are directly related or have been close friends for years. My mom and dad were both born in Brooklyn, New York in the early 1900s. Our current favorites are Alessandro Borgheses 4 Ristoranti and Bruno Barbieris 4 hotel. As the house is about 45 years old, there was some cosmetic updating to be done along with a few major additions, such as adding a new boiler and double-glazed windows to our living space. Now that chapter is finished and we have turned the page, as sad as it may seem to be at this very moment. To have completed it and to have seen and experienced what we experienced, unforgettable. I not only video chat with my daughter, but catch up with work and my close friends from my tribes there all important to my well being and happiness. Italy has always been welcoming to foreigners who wish to buy property in their Our dear friend and agent Monia di Guilmi helped us find our home here in Roccaspinalveti and now she will be showing it to perspective buyers and handling its sale. As we sat across from Micheles house, two ladies approached the front door and knocked. But dont get me wrong! I hope you enjoyed this posting and please let me know if you have any questions about how and why we do what we do here. Again, a lot of work with not much return when you consider that I was doing all the laundry. Very exciting news. It encompasses all of this, and more. Abruzzo is in the center of Italy, with its western border a mere 31 miles from Rome. Long considered part of southern Italy politically and culturally, it enjoys a central location that is bordered by the Adriatic Sea on the east, Le Marche on the north, Lazio on the west, and Molise to the south. John finished the renovation with a glass enclosure (Amazon.it), towel warmer and floor tile. It was a very emotional day, as this helped to solidify the reality of my mothers family here in Abruzzo. Both of us have OC tendencies so offering a sparkling clean accommodation with numerous amenities was just something we fell into naturally. 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