by Raffy Betro | Oct 10, 2023 | Travel
Yesterday was a cleaning/laundry day so nothing major happened though I did go to my aunt’s old neighborhood in Soverato and passed the places I spent time with my mom. The area has changed in many ways but it yet it still looks the same: same hotels, same apartments...
by Raffy Betro | Oct 9, 2023 | Travel
Saturday was spent on the beach but, there was a brisk wind, so I stayed away from swimming. The lazy morning was spent making new friends and chatting about women’s health. It was an interesting conversation among 4 women and it was great getting the European point...
by Raffy Betro | Oct 6, 2023 | Travel
Started the morning by going to the Friday Market which had so much of everything! Artisan cookies, typical of Calabria made with honey (mazzazoli), locally grown organic garlic, cheese – so much cheese. I bought fresh eggs, fresh ricotta that was still hot, the...
by Raffy Betro | Oct 5, 2023 | Travel
This morning I woke up early as I was on a mission to visit the “Mercato delle Vecchie” (Old Ladies’ Market). It’s made up of several lady vendors who grow vegetables and fruits in their gardens and then sell them to the locals. And not every lady is old! Everyone...
by Raffy Betro | Oct 4, 2023 | Travel
This morning I woke up quite late because I got hit with jet lag and didn’t get much sleep. But, I persevered and headed to the beach to relax and recuperate from my miserable night. The fresh sea air made me feel better and I got to my cousin’s Lido by noon. They...
