Pedibus....Italian Children play follow the leader...

In the southern tip of Lake Como, there is a city called Lecco and there children are walking to school to help the enviroment and thier health.
To battle obesity and vehicle emissions, over 400 students walk to school; referred to as "pedibus"- literal translation is "foot-bus."
This is another example to show how Italians are using innovative ways to fight problems the world faces in this day and age.
Informaton courtesy of New York Times
photo-yahoo.com

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Hand Gestures

What's with the hands?

Why is it that Italians can have an entire conversation without uttering a single word? It all started in the late 1800s with Dante's Divine Comedy. Here actors acted out the play and used body language as well as hand gestures to communicate. This has evolved into modern Italians developing other hand gestures and body language to get their points across.

5 Best Places In Italy

1. Amalfi Coast

-Surrounded

by the Mediterranean Sea,

beautiful villas and

rich historic landmarks.

2. Venice

-Piazza San Marco, Canal Grande and The Palazzo Ducale, simply breathtaking.

3. Piedmont

- Neighbors of France and Switzerland, it is an elegant and extraordinary region.

4. Perugia

-This city is rich in history and fun visits to the International University where you can chat with local students.

5. Cinque Terre

-Meaning five lands: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso, and is located in the region of Liguria; here you can take several different paths and enjoy the best of five different lands.

Acqua di Parma

In Parma, Italy a small factory opened in 1916. This is where an infamous scent was developed. Acqua di Parma Colonia. It consists of light, lemony tones with hints of rosemary and wood. It was and still is a classic scent of Italian sophistication and is still very popular today.

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Le Zeppole di S. Giuseppe

Zeppole or Zeppoli are made only on St. Joseph's Day. They are an Italian pastry that are sweet, deep fried and topped with powdered sugar, custard filling and a marichino cherry on top. Il giorno di S. Giuseppe is March 19th. You can purchase this delicious treat at your nearby Caputo's, Turano Bakery aka Casa di Dolci and Ferrara Bakery.