The Running Madonna – “La Madonna che Scappa”
The big moment The Running Madonna, The Madonna Who Runs, and The Runaway Madonna – this Easter event goes by several names. This is a spectacular [...]
In the Face of a Sheep
My recent sojourn with shepherds, goats, and sheep in the stunning Apennines mountains of the Parco Nazionale della Majella of Abruzzo left me musing about what I had [...]
Finding Respite in a Shepherd’s Journey in Abruzzo
A Shepherd’s Journey As most of you know, I recently had the good fortune to go on a “walkabout” with shepherds in the [...]
In Abruzzo, Nunzio Marcelli is a Master Shepherd
Nunzio Marcelli If you’ve been following my recent posts you’ll know that I recently had the extraordinary opportunity to take a five-hour [...]
A Dog’s Vigilance – A Trek in Abruzzo
A Dog’s Vigilance Recently, when I was fortunate enough to join two shepherds and two flocks (one of sheep, one of goats) up [...]
My Day with Shepherds in Abruzzo
Heading up the mountain. Just two weeks ago I took the long, but stunning drive down to Abruzzo and to see my dear [...]
Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo Will Take Your Breath Away
A window to the drama of the Apennines I’ve returned recently from my second trip to Abruzzo. If you read my previous post on [...]
Fall into the Warm Embrace of Sulmona, Abruzzo
Sulmona is set amongst the majestic Morrone mountains. Just a week ago I made my first journey to Abruzzo and the wonderful town [...]