Much has changed since the first posting in January. We are now awaiting news on the condition of our property in Abruzzo, but remain hopefulthat all will work out. Early reports that Fossa was severely damaged were overstated. We've seen photos of our building - still standing but are awaiting a condition report. With all the heartbreak in Abruzzo from the loss of life and damage to many lovely villages, we are the lucky ones.
I am in contact with a colleague, Giancarlo, who is living in a tent camp outside of San Demetrio with 60 other earthquake survivors. I'd like to share a recent email from him. A previous email from Giancarlo is posted on the lifeinitaly.us website.
"Dear Jane. Thxs for your email, you can use my message for your newsletter, no problem. Situation in camp is better, but weather and tremors not helping at all. Today we have heavy rain and thunders, and the last tremor I felt was at 10:20 and I was at Stiffe. All the hamlets are controlled by the police to avoid people getting in [trouble] in case of tremors! We managed to collect from friends and relatives money that we spent to buy meat - that was one of the difficult things to find with fresh vegetables. We are ok now and have provisions for 6 meat meals to be spread over 2 weeks. If I can manage, I can send you pics of San Demetrio and surroundings latest Saturday. Kind regards." GC.
We're in touch with Giancarlo about ways to get money to the camps. Will let you know if I hear anything. By the next blog, we may have more news about the condition of Fossa and perhaps our building. Stay tuned.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Andiamo!
Happy New Year. First a little history for those who are just joining our journey of home ownership in Italy.
In August 2008, my husband and I bought a small property in Italy where sustainable tourism is bringing forgotten villages to life. Built in 1630, our home is in a medieval hillside village called Fossa just an hour and a half east of Rome in the province of Abruzzo. We were drawn to the promise of sustainable tourism where centuries-old homes are respectfully renovated, village life is revitalized and the local economy is invigorated. The chance to be part of something grand and green with properties among the best-priced in Europe was irresistible.
Seeing and believing, I am now representing sustainable tourism projects in Abruzzo and Basilicata. Stop by my website at http://www.lifeinitaly.us for a visit.
In August 2008, my husband and I bought a small property in Italy where sustainable tourism is bringing forgotten villages to life. Built in 1630, our home is in a medieval hillside village called Fossa just an hour and a half east of Rome in the province of Abruzzo. We were drawn to the promise of sustainable tourism where centuries-old homes are respectfully renovated, village life is revitalized and the local economy is invigorated. The chance to be part of something grand and green with properties among the best-priced in Europe was irresistible.
Seeing and believing, I am now representing sustainable tourism projects in Abruzzo and Basilicata. Stop by my website at http://www.lifeinitaly.us for a visit.
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