http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/ The Free, Brief, Daily email from Italy read by (tens of) thousands worldwide! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:51:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-655 Italy News: 04.26.09 | Italy Travel Guide Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:51:24 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-655 [...] You’ve probably heard of the Palio di Siena (and seen parts of it on the big screen in “Quantam of Solace”), but did you know there are similar Palio events in lots of other Italian towns? Here’s a bit of information on the Palio in Bormarzo. [...] [...] You’ve probably heard of the Palio di Siena (and seen parts of it on the big screen in “Quantam of Solace”), but did you know there are similar Palio events in lots of other Italian towns? Here’s a bit of information on the Palio in Bormarzo. [...]

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-649 hebegb Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:45:10 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-649 Heather, definitely get in touch with Evanne and Roy. I'm pretty sure they'll be there domani, and even if not, they might be able ot give you tips on how best to participate/enjoy it, restaurant tips, etc. Enjoy! Heather, definitely get in touch with Evanne and Roy. I’m pretty sure they’ll be there domani, and even if not, they might be able ot give you tips on how best to participate/enjoy it, restaurant tips, etc.
Enjoy!

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-645 Heather Marie Miller Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:02:09 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-645 Ok, We are going to go and see this tomorrow thanks to this note. Saturday is supposed to be sunny! Ok, We are going to go and see this tomorrow thanks to this note. Saturday is supposed to be sunny!

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-621 Dee Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:30:06 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-621 This is a lot like the Jousta which takes place in Sulmona (Abruzzo) each year in July. I have experienced it, and it is marvelous. One never forgets. Yes, the weather was perfect, actually too warm, and the surrounding mountains gave the scene a wonderful ambience. The "actors" and costumes were right out of central casting. This is a lot like the Jousta which takes place in Sulmona (Abruzzo) each year in July. I have experienced it, and it is marvelous. One never forgets. Yes, the weather was perfect, actually too warm, and the surrounding mountains gave the scene a wonderful ambience. The “actors” and costumes were right out of central casting.

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-618 Evanne Diner Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:40:37 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-618 Weather was overcast on this particular day. The moment the winning horse crossed the finish line, it began to rain! Weather was overcast on this particular day. The moment the winning horse crossed the finish line, it began to rain!

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-617 hebegb Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:10:15 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-617 You're right, Mary. It is often nice in central Italy. Number of sunny days in Rome and surrounding areas is above the average in Italy. This spring though has been very..spring-y. Nice days mixed with April (and march, and feb, and Jan...) showers. You’re right, Mary. It is often nice in central Italy. Number of sunny days in Rome and surrounding areas is above the average in Italy. This spring though has been very..spring-y. Nice days mixed with April (and march, and feb, and Jan…) showers.

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-616 Mary Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:52:33 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-616 How come the weather always looks warm and sunny..... never a rainy day How come the weather always looks warm and sunny….. never a rainy day

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-615 Pete Masuck Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:54:11 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-615 I didn't know races in Italy were done clockwise. Interesting. I didn’t know races in Italy were done clockwise. Interesting.

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-614 Evanne Diner Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:13:37 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-614 Yes, Tamryn, they are definitely riding bareback! Evanne Yes, Tamryn, they are definitely riding bareback!
Evanne

]]> http://www.italiannotebook.com/events/palio-di-bomarzo/#comment-613 Rosemary Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:05:59 +0000 http://www.italiannotebook.com/?p=3442#comment-613 Beautifully captured!!! I wish I had known about this event when we lived in Perugia. It was impossible to see everything there is to see, even though we lived in Italy for two years. This looks like a great one. Beautifully captured!!! I wish I had known about this event when we lived in Perugia. It was impossible to see everything there is to see, even though we lived in Italy for two years. This looks like a great one.

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