Dreams of Christmas Eve
In Sarnano's centro storico it is quiet, dark and cold at the end of December. Lamps are turned off to save electricity. Strands of light from the television seep into the kitchen. A man prepares the Christmas Eve dinner...
Signpost On The Road To Sarnano
A border surrounds and marks the shrine. It has become a signpost, a place to turn when you want to find the family style restaurant up the hill on the rutted gravel road.
The Sarnano Man
The man never offered his name. The closest I ever had to a conversation was to say good morning. He did not acknowledge or seem to hear.
The Butcher And His Wife
In Sarnano, when the weather is warm, the wind is calming and the sun has begun to set, I see the old man and his wife.
Pills Of Italian Daily Life: The Phone Call
If you've ever heard Italians speaking loudly on the phone but wondered what they're talking about, we've got you covered!
The Song Of Sarnano
Strangers come for the day and do not hear that Sarnano is special in ways that many towns do not share. The resident was going to try to explain the sound and silence to his young friend.
The Woman Across The Cortile
Her name is unknown to me. But I enjoy the sight of her in the window and the shadow dance as she crosses the room. It’s not affection, but comfort and association, the sharing of town, time and pain.
Bags In Time
We found a few old bags with whom we brought our world with us when we came from Canada to Sarnano. This is their story.
Why Is Uber So Unpopular In Italy?
While the app is present in the country, it seems that no one has heard of it. Why is that?
Thinking About Your Next Trip? Le Marche Are Waiting For You
Lonely Planet put Le Marche in second place of the best regions in the world to visit.