Hanami at the tennis courts 花見

Hanami at the tennis courts

Hanami 花見

Spring has sprung

Spring has sprung in my kitchen too, with this lovely “pain marguerite” that I bought at the annual French Market held in my hometown last weekend. The boulangerie is the most visited stand of the whole market. No wonder….

Pain marguerite from the French Market

Fratelli d’Italia

Today Italy celebrates the 150th Anniversary of its Unification. Despite our Country is passing through difficult times, there’s still something – big or small – that makes us to be proud of being Italians.

Here is an example.

Happy Birthday Italy! Buon Compleanno Italia!

 

Stars

Though my soul may set in darkness
It will rise in perfect light,
I have loved the stars too fondly
To be fearful of the night.

Sarah Williams,  'The Old Astronomer to his Pupil'

Remembering Matsushima #2

Waiting for O-bon fireworks at Matsushima Bay, Miyagi, 17-08-2009

Remembering Matsushima

Matsushima Bay, Miyagi, Japan - 15/08/2009