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Continue reading →: TorinoTorino. A former capital city of Italy, Torino is today the capital of the Piedmont region of northern Italy. The city forms an industrial triangle with Milan and Genoa. Home to Fiat (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) and the shroud of Turin, Torino hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics. It will play…
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Continue reading →: A Cat’s Eye ViewA rainy Saturday in February calls for a quiet day. A cat at my feet and the possibility of snow in the air. Birds are gathering at the feeder just outside my window. Life is good. After a busy fall, second semester is certainly keeping pace. So nice to have…
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Continue reading →: GandriaThe new year has brought new visitors to Lugano. After returning from my holiday in the States, I had a visit from my friend Ali who I taught with in both Moscow and Istanbul. Headed to Rome on a work assignment, she flew into Milan for a quick visit. We…
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Continue reading →: Christmas MarketsHello, friends and family. It’s the homestretch before the holiday break and life is busy. We have one week left at school and grades close tomorrow. We also recently had our first snow of the season. The mountains were beautiful at sunrise. Like nowhere else I’ve worked before, my school…
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Continue reading →: San DiegoAlthough October was a rainy month here in Lugano, I am pleased report that the majesty of the mountains is still very apparent – blanketing us in an almost mystical fog. My love for this special spot continues to grow, as does my appreciation for my students and friends. Moloko’s…
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Continue reading →: LocarnoUpon invitation from my lovely colleague Brigit, I took a quick train ride to Locarno this past Saturday. Only 40 minutes from Lugano, Locarno is a quieter and more charming town, attracting artisans and tourists alike. Known for it’s famed international film festival, which takes place annually each August, Locarno…
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Continue reading →: BolognaWell, folks, I have returned from my quick trip to the States. Very happy to report that I returned with the cat in tow. She rocked her first train trip from Zurich down to Lugano. I let her out of the bag, so to speak, around the Gotthard Pass and…
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Continue reading →: BellinzonaBellinzona – such a charming little town. We arrived at midday on a Saturday and the town was bustling. It was market day and the many vendor stalls were set up, pitching their wares. From honey to sausage, and wool clothing to jewelry, there was something for every visitor. As…
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Continue reading →: San GottardoAutumn is quickly approaching in Ticino, the southernmost canton of Switzerland. This year, the season brings a whole lot of travel (which I love) and even a wedding! As I start to settle in to my new home, I’m taking every opportunity to explore and meet my new colleagues. When…
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Continue reading →: WassenCame for the cattle drive, stayed for the raclette and cider. This past weekend, my school offered our faculty the chance to travel to Wassen, a small town about 1.5 hours to the north, to see the alpine cattle drive. As autumn descends, as do the cattle from the upper…
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