Comments on: Italian Summer Everywhere

By: Connie

Connie — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:09:42 +0000

Phil and Pasquale- I don’t know if you’ll see this late post, but, it also should be mentioned that the extreme heat-waves experienced by tourists in low areas of Italy, are new to the Italians and other European countries also. This patern started twenty years ago or so. Most Italians, living in the low areas, never needing aircondioning before had to gradually get used to it. Others, living on the mountain range still don’t need it. They love life, and celebrate it like no other, of course, they welcome the warmth that matches their soul. But these heat-waves are a bit much,(they don’t like it). With immense creative spirit, it will be interesting to see what they do with it.

By: Hank Lisciotti

Hank Lisciotti — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:24:11 +0000

I agree with others; I miss the daily “fix” of the Notebook. Keep up the excellent work.

Buona Fortuna

By: Lynda Higgs

Lynda Higgs — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:09:51 +0000

I’m also wondering when the next edition is due … hope it’s soon.

By: Angelina Limato

Angelina Limato — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:04:19 +0000

Thanks for the article and pictures and comments. Also, regarding the notebook. I was wondering the same thing as I haven’t received any as of today 9/10/2010. I re-subscribed also. Will be looking for it. Hope all had a wonderful summer. It was in the top 90s and some 100s here in Florida.

By: Pasquale

Pasquale — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:47:59 +0000

This morning, while editing my email folders, I realized Italiannote stopped. Reading this note, I understand now.
Regarding the Italian temperatures. Many, if not all, of the main cities are located on rivers. Combine this with tall buildings and you have humidity. Heat and Humidity, my worst enemy.
I live in Woodland Hills (suburb of Los Angeles), it is the hottest place (40+) in the “valley”, but not humid. I have been to Italy in August and it’s much nicer than here. (excuse me while I vent, I hate heat). Anyway, right now it is 75 in Benevento and the humidity is 52%. Yesterday, in Woodland Hills, it was 105 at 4pm. I hate hot.
Ok, vacation is over, it is Sept 6, when can we expect the next episode of ItalianNotebook

By: Lynda Higgs

Lynda Higgs — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 05:49:37 +0000

ITALIAN NOTEBOOK SUMMER BREAK – although I’m only a contributor, as mine was the last note before the Editor went on summer leave I thought I’d let anyone reading this (i.e. this far down into the comments) that Notebook will resume in September. I’m sure he’ll be pleased to know people have missed their daily “fix”.
And thank you for the comments. Rome has returned to hot and humid status, as you’d expect in August, which is a challenge when you’re trying to keep a pre-schooler entertained, but it’s all part of the experience of living here and nothing a little cooling granita di limone can’t cure.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:08:39 +0000

“Whew” in Italian is “uiiuu” (or “meno male” for the literati).

I agree with Connie’s comment about the incredibly diverse climates one finds in Italy. Lynda also alluded to that diversity in her article (mare, lago, montagna). For example, just drive one hour northeast from broiling hot Rome in August and you’re in the Apennine Mountains, with perfect daytime temperatures and chilly evenings.

I often run across people who think of Italy’s climate as near-tropical, and typical Italian sports and other recreational activities as geared to that climate. This, of course, is far from a complete picture. From the fantastic mountain climbing and ski resorts of the Dolomites, Alps and Apennines, to the gorgeous beaches and resort towns all along its 7,600 kilometer (4,700 mile) coastline, and the “campagna” in between, one can find just about any climate fit for humans somewhere in that enchanted land.

By: MaryAnn Richardson

MaryAnn Richardson — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:15:08 +0000

Wonderful information we enjoy it well but this is the last
Italian Notebook I recieved. Is there an interuption for some reason and will it resume I miss the daily reports. Is it something I did on my end. Please let me know what happened!
Thank you MaryAnn Richardson
email address: {richardsonmarya@verizon.net}

By: Marilyn Canna

Marilyn Canna — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:37:01 +0000

What’s Italian for ‘whew’?

By: Lynda Higgs

Lynda Higgs — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:08:27 +0000

Hi Marilyn, it’s not Firefox, so not to worry. This was the last note until the end of August, as the Editor as, like all of Italy, he’s taken August off. I’m sure he’ll be pleased to see that someone is missing their regular notes.
By the way, Connie, it’s me that’s the author of the above note – glad you liked it. Lynda