tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26312153999315059162024-02-20T17:58:36.066-08:00Ischia...from the back of a MopedKellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-26701532447530589052015-03-16T15:35:00.000-07:002015-03-16T15:35:22.505-07:00Ossobuco di Tacchino - Turkey ossobuco<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today was one of <i>those</i> days... unexpectedly rainy, disorganised and frantic Monday. After a busy morning of errands and cleaning, I had no intention of going back out to shop for lunch. So I dug in the freezer, knowing I'd find something which would have been put away specifically for a day like this - and I found Turkey pieces.<br />
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I had to document this (although disappointed that there are no photos to accompany it as it was eaten up way too quickly).<br />
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So heres my recipe for Turkey Ossobuco:<br />
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1 x pack turkey leg cuts, tossed in seasoned flour<br />
2 carrots, chopped<br />
3 small onions, chopped<br />
1 potato, peeled and chopped<br />
2 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped<br />
6 cherry tomatoes, chopped.<br />
2 bay leaves<br />
large stalk of fresh rosemary<br />
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar<br />
2/3 cup white wine<br />
half cube stock dissolved in a cup of hot water<br />
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In a deep base pot, heat 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil. Add all the vegetables, rosemary and bay leaves, simmer. Turn up the heat and add the turkey, braise the meat. Add the vinegar, and keep stirring. This is when I dunked in a lug of the prosecco I was drinking whilst cooking (my cooking aperitivo), merely to stop the veggies and meat from sticking to the bottom in the meantime that I was trying to find the bottle of wine. As I said, whether it changed something, I cannot say but the dish turned out stunningly. Then add the wine. Once you can see the liquid has reduced, lower the heat and add the stock. Cover and let cook down on a low heat for about 40 - 50 minutes. Remove the lid, judge the liquid: if it looks too little, add a bit more water. If it looks too much allow it to cook down with the lid off.<br />
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We enjoyed this dish with some fresh italian bread from our panificio up the road, but any good crispy ciabatta will do, and a glass of homemade white wine.<br />
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Buon Apetito!<br />
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Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-38677156556226472592014-05-26T09:17:00.000-07:002014-05-26T09:17:00.175-07:00What To Do With Your Kids In Ischia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Children need continuous reams of activity and entertainment even when on holiday...especially when on holiday. Beautiful scenery and sightseeing is just not going to cut it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heres a list of things you can do with your children while on holiday in Ischia:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chiaia (<span style="font-size: x-small;">say<i> kiy-ay-A</i></span>) beach in Forio is one of the most child friendly beaches on the island. Close to town with a panoramic view of Forio and the bay, this wide stretch of beach is lovely and flat and leaves ample space for kids to run around and build sand castles, not to mention playing with all the other kids whose parents had the same idea. The shoreline is protected from rough swell by a series of man-made rocky barriers and the depth of the bay within is ideally shallow for small children. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a section of public beach available, however in the heat of the summer I would highly recommend hiring sunchairs and umbrellas to give your little ones a break from the sun. Prices start from 7euro out of season for one chair and umbrella and also depend on how close you want to be to the sea - front-row seats usually go for a little more, but its well worth the extra cash.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The beach is also lined with snack bars and restaurants so you won't have to walk miles to get a cold drink or something to eat, the kids can even go off and get gelatos themselves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Snorkeling the Cartaromana</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ANS Diving in Ischia Ponte offers an educational afternoon out on the boat just for kids, all equipment included. Run by a husband and wife duo, Pietro and Santina, and their two kids, Maria and Rafaele; their program involves an educational snorkeling expedition around the bay of Cartaromana and the rocks of Sant Anna where the children will be shown hidden caves and educated about the unique sealife and ecosystem that exists in the area. Followed by underwater games in the Castle Aragonese bay, activities improving the apnea techniques, jumping off the boat, water basket ball and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The program usually runs for a week but daily participants are always welcomed. The children meet at the ANS Diving quarters in Ischia Ponte and will get a welcome and briefing, followed by sizing of fins, mask and snorkel and then they all head off to the boat. The program runs for 3hours and is guaranteed to be the best 20euro you ever spent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Up in the mountains between Casamicciola and Ischia, not only will you be amazed at the amount of hiking trails available (all well marked and sign-boarded) but you will also find the Horse Riding School of Ischia. Here you can request horse rides either within the property or go on an excursion (depending on your childs skill and experience with horses).<br /><br />For the rest, the riding school has a beautiful farm with many different kinds of animals from pigs, to sheep, skunk, squirells and many more. The stables are open for you to meet all the horses who are stabled there. Don't forget to have your picture taken with "Salsiccia" (meaning sausage) - the little Shetland pony! She'll even take you for a little ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What child doesn't like to pedal boat!? And in Ischia, you can pedal boat in the sea thanks to the calm waters. With kids, you want to chose activities that are both fun and expend energy, lots of energy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At La Rotonda sul Mare in Forio, you get free use of the pedal boat and kayaks when renting a sunchair and umbrellla on the sea front deck (plus the amenities such as bathrooms and snack bar are a huge bonus). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alternatively you can rent a pedal boat from 5euro for a limited time and do a trip around the bay with your kids. Choose the ones with the built-in slide for extra fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take them on a train ride through the town. Every evening the trenino (little train) leaves Chiaia beachfront and does a tour of the town. You won't miss it by its flashing lights and music as it whizzes through the streets of Forio. Fun for the whole family.</span><br />
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Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-18967732629548374992014-05-25T14:43:00.000-07:002015-03-14T14:57:28.666-07:00Napoli...The Gateway To Paradise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
All tourists travelling to Ischia and Capri alike will without a doubt have to go through Naples to get here. Whilst googling so for some information about Ischia's therapeutic waters, I stumbled upon this great website: <a href="http://www.napoliunplugged.com/" target="_blank">Napoli Unplugged</a>. At first glance, Naples tends to throw one for a loop - the overwhelming sense of chaos and confusion with the dirt, the traffic, weaving mopeds and taxis, and pushy people, leaves little to be desired for most. But, given a chance, Naples can open you up to a whole new perspective on this ancient city.<br />
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Hike Vesuvius, explore Naples Underground, Pompeii and Herculaneum. Eat Margherita pizza at the famous <a href="http://www.damichele.net/" target="_blank">Da Michele</a>, and try a traditional Sfogliatella or Babà at the <a href="http://www.scaturchio.it/" target="_blank">Pasticceria Giovanni Scaturchio</a>, shop the markets in the Piazza Garibaldi or department stores of via Toledeo.<br />
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What ever you choose to do in this amazing city, make it count...give Naples a chance and your entire trip will evolve to another level Wow!</div>
Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-23106154737400281702014-05-20T15:32:00.000-07:002015-03-14T15:01:28.161-07:00Shopping the Sartoria<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Think... COTTONS, LINEN and fresh, fresh FRESH med style fashion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Positano, to Amalfi and Capri, the famous Antica Sartoria has finally reached the shores of Ischia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Originating from the seaside town of Positano, Antica Sartoria began in the 60's catering to the urban tourists who would arrive at the coast unaware of the humid climate and steep walks through the cliffside town. So the town's shop owners began to design and produce cool clothing to sell to these tourists using mainly linen and light cotton, with the signature embroidered or crocheted finishes. The likes of Benneton and Fiorucci who usually holidayed in Positano got involved with ideas on dying and colourful pattern creations giving life to the linen fabrics. Eventually a small factory was opened by Giacomo Cinque and Riccardo Ruggiti, and so began the Antica Sartoria. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The company now uses fabric and craftsmen alike from all over the world all the while preserving the original spirit and expression of what began as a "Positanese style". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sharing similarities in climate and terrain, the towns of Amalfi, Capri and Ischia are now all homes to these beautiful stores where you will enjoy browsing the endless styles of cotton and linen wear to suite all sizes. Sarongs, flowing tops and dresses are often under 20euro on the outdoor racks so be sure to find a bargain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To view the 2014 catalogue or order online visit <a href="http://www.anticasartoriapositano.it/">www.anticasartoriapositano.it/</a></span><br />
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Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-6447719306002102014-05-18T15:04:00.002-07:002014-05-18T15:49:57.243-07:0010 Things To Do In Ischia Under 20euro<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We’re almost halfway through 2014 but the season in Ischia is only beginning. As the tourism kicks up momentum from the boom of the Easter weekend, more and more curious travellers are arriving on our shores to explore what this beautiful island has to offer.</div>
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But what lies beyond its beautiful volcanic mountain, famous thermal springs and most popular sights? With this comprehensive list of alternative things to do in Ischia we encourage you to explore the other side of the island. Discover Ischia’s unique culture, people and history through outdoor activities, restaurants and bars and museums. We help you uncover 10 places around Ischia to eat, play, shop, celebrate and relax, as well as an attractive smattering of free things to do on the island.</div>
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The Casa Museo, or "House Museum" is nestled into the side of the mountain on the main SS270 road between Serrara Fontana and Barano and is the creation of owner Salvatore Di Meglio.</div>
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The house is built into the rock and comprises a series of stone and wood worked by hand to create stairways, tunnels, rooms and other artwork created with stones, pebbles, sea shells and glass.</div>
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Entrance is free, but you may leave a tip if you wish to.</div>
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If you happen to be visiting Ischia in the quieter periods, the island may seem a little desserted until you go to the Calise bar near Ischia Ponte. This bar forms the social hub of teens, business men and tourists alike. If not gathered at the bar counter getting their fix of caffeine or cornetto, or musing over the hundreds of specialty pastries and sweets, they're out on the side walk chatting alongside parked mopeds.</div>
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This is the place for people-watchers and those wanting to get a enriched insight into the life of the islanders.</div>
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Not to miss is their spectacular display over Easter of all inhouse made chocolates.</div>
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Explore Ischia from a wetter perspective. Guided snorkelling tours are a great way to experience the biodiversity that lies beneath Ischia's sea water. Discover the unique "bubbling waters", spot octopus, diversity of fish life, maybe even the odd dolphin.</div>
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This beach may be small but it definately boasts fab views of Castello Aragonese, Procida and the coast of Napoli as well as great little swimming spots around the Sant Anna rocks which peak out of the sea. The sand on this beach is always a little warmer caused by volcanic steam released deep below the surface. You can walk to this beach but it is rather hidden away and the foot path is quite steep, it is much more enjoyable to reach by boat.</div>
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Although this may be an obvious choice to visit, not many people do venture within the walls of the Castle. But if history is what you're looking for, then here is where you'll find it. Boasting some of the most amazing panoramic views the island has to offer, from Ischia Ponte, to Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento, Capri and back around to Cartoromana. The winding path takes you throughout the castle's gardens as well as museums, chapels and the cathedral. You almost get an eerie sense of what it must have been like living in the 1800's. Plus there are two coffee shops for anyone wanting to stop for morning or afternoon tea or a light lunch.</div>
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Just below the Aphrodite spa on the foot path over Sant Angelo to Maronti Beach is where you'll find this tiny angle of beach where the ground gives off heat energy and produces great clouds of steam and the gas bubbles in the sea at a temperature of 100 ° C. A few meters from the shore, snorkellers can see the bubbles of gas escaping the sea floor, and on the beach, rocks and red tape mark the hot spots of the beach, for your protection. Since Roman times the hot sand was used to cure the ailments of the body, as soldiers would bury their bodies into the heat of the beach sand up to their necks. Ofcourse, the heat was also found to be ideal for cooking.</div>
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If you are looking for a special evening, not to miss on a starry night with good company is a baked chicken with potatoes and hard-boiled eggs as the locals do it. Wrap it all up in alluminium foil and leave it cook in the 100 degree temps in the sand of the fumaroles, and after just over an hour everything is ready. In warmer periods, while waiting for the food to cook, bathing in the moonlight is a must, thereafter returning to the warmth of the sand to look at the stars while enjoying some local wine.</div>
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Perched up on top of a rocky outcrop between Negombo spa and the town of Lacco Ameno, San Montano hotel and spa will make you feel like a secret observer of the island. The patio and pool area of the hotel overlook the bay of Naples and mount Epomeo. Its like having a birds eye view of the ongoings of the island. At dusk, this place is truly one of the most magical places to sip on sundowners as the bay slips into shades of indigo and violet.</div>
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This breathtaking vineyard has only been open to the public for the last two years but it is well worth the visit. Overlooking the valley of Forio from the mountain's edge, these two hectares of lush grape vines seem to drop off into the sea when you're standing amongst the them. You can go anytime you like however Tuesdays is their special lunch day where you will get a personal tour of the vineyard, visit the sulphur rocks and enjoy a lovely lunch in their characteristic cantina while tasting their fragrant wines. Booking is essential. Contact for costs.</div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">What better way to enjoy a good Italian meal than to have it cooked for you by a real Italian mamma: with care and passion. At La Casereccia, this family run restaurant serves up food of the freshest ingredients, in season and personally prepared for you by the mamma. Freshest ingredients and careful preparation is what this restaurant is all about which is why they have seasonal menus offering you the best of what is good and available from mother nature.The spring menu is running until mid June and is jam packed with delicious combinations such as Bucatini pasta with Pancetta and Fava beans, and a must try Goats cheese Ravioli with rabbit sauce. Plus, the pizza is talked of as the best on the island.</span><br />
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Find yourself a little spot in paradise at the La Rotonda sul Mare. From June this little self-catering resort is open to the public where they offer free use of kayaks and the pedal boat when you hire a sunchair on the wooden deck overlooking the bay of San Francesco and Forio. There is also a snack bar serving light lunches and drinks, internet and wash rooms available.</div>
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Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-41839508448474008832013-01-23T01:18:00.000-08:002013-01-23T01:18:11.666-08:00Destination Wedding Ischia 101<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A quaint catholic church, winding cobble stone streets, fishing boats bobbing in the bay and local passersby chattering...these are all things that come into mind when I think destination wedding on an Italian island, bellissimo!<br />
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So how does one go about arranging a destination wedding?</div>
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Well, I live on the island so technically the part where the bride has to deal with the extra stress of organising from the other side of the world is off my shoulders, however, on behalf of my guests, this is still technically a destination wedding for them.</div>
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Legalities and paperwork:</div>
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There are two ways to do this: Firstly, you could go to your local city hall, do your "I Do's", sign the papers and get it all out of the way before the wedding. As unromantic as this may sound so bluntly put, it saves alot of hassle and stress in the long run. The alternate is to do the whole shabang here in Ischia which involves alot more paperwork and preparation but at the end of the day, Ischia will always remain a part of your marriage and your memories. One thing you learn quickly in Italy is, with the right contacts...anything is possible.</div>
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The dress:</div>
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Italy is well known for their exsquisite wedding gowns by designers such as Sottero, and my ultimate favourite, Alberta Ferretti! My dream was to walk down the aisle in one of Ferretti's spring 2013 bridal collection dresses, however, destination weddings do come with their sacrifices. I opted to having mine done in South Africa as it was something special I could share with my mom. We were lucky enough to have found Gerrit Pienaar, who was able to transform a picture of a classic into a beautiful dress.</div>
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The guest list:</div>
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Family and close friends is definately the way to go. My mom always said, if you haven't seen or heard from them for over a year, then you already know. However, its never an easy task! In the same token, if the list is never ending, its a small price to pay for being fortunate enough to have so many wonderful friends (but in this instance neither the budget nor my folks were in agreement). We both have big families, unfortunately, with the exchange of the Rand to the Euro, many of my loved ones will not be able to make the trip. This is something one will have to consider before making the decision to have a destination wedding as it is often not possible to have all your friends and family present for the special occasion. </div>
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The accommodation:</div>
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Ideally, you should try to locate accommodation that is nearby the reception to save the extra hassles of transportation after the festivities. Some might not worry about it, but personally, if my guests have made the effort to be there I'd want to ensure that they are organised. Fortunately, my fiance has hotel accommodation on the restaurant property so many of the guests have opted to stay here and at the apartments down the road. We were thinking of hiring a bus to transport the guests to the church ceremony and then back to the restaurant for the reception?</div>
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The reception: Venue, Flowers, Music</div>
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Go for a venue where the setting adds to 80% of the charm as it will save you on extra costs for decor. In Ischia, many hotels and restaurants provide wedding venues. Some places offer wedding packages which saves you from trying to coordinate all the different services providers. Look at the websites and ask the following questions:</div>
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<li>Do they offer all inclusive wedding packages?</li>
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Depending on your religion you may choose to marry in a Catholic church or receive a blessing performed by a follower of your religion. There are some of the most beautiful churches in Ischia, all shapes and sizes, some on the sea, others up the mountain. If the church is not for you, another option is to be married on a sail boat with Ischia Castle as your backdrop... not bad huh!</div>
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All places have their peak and off seasons which you can play around with if you're still juggling the budget. For instance, Ischia's low season is April - May and September - November, in which you could grab some great specials. In April and November, one is still chancing a wet and raining time which could put a damper on things, however I've been to a wedding in April and it was a lovely, sunny day. From June - August the weather is amazing: long, hot, sunny days however the prices do start to go up from June onward. August is the peak of the season which makes it very busy and very hot. The choice is all yours. </div>
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Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-27795215462335659112012-11-24T14:24:00.001-08:002012-11-24T14:24:46.653-08:00Autumn in Ischia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ischia is wonderfully calm in the Autumn. After a busy summer, jammed packed with visitors taking advantage of the great weather and sandy beaches, Ischia calms down completely in the autumn and winter months.<br />
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With cooler temps and sometimes very rainy weather, islanders find themselves other activities to consume their day....picking olives and making wine :) Yup, autumn in Ischia is olive and wine season!<br />
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The grapes are usually harvested for wine making in September - October and the new wine which is legal to drink after one month is called Vino Novello: a semi sweet wine with a slight fizz. October is the time of picking olives and Ischia olives make wonderful, fragrant oil. The damp weather also creates the perfect environment for picking mushrooms and there is a vast forest area on the Mnt Epomeo on which to spend the day in search of the delicious yet well disguised Porcini. Please note, it is wise to go mushroom picking with an islander who has a good knowledge of mushrooms as some varieties are even too poisonous to touch.<br />
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So after months of long, dry sunny days, islanders retire to the fire side with some good red wine, taglietelle pasta with porcini mushrooms, crusty bread and roasted chestnuts. Get your green fingers on and experience whats Ischia's earth has to offer.<br />
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Contact me for further info on an agroturismo experience in Ischia including harvesting grapes and wine making, mushroom and chestnut picking, and olive picking for jarring and pressing olive oil.</div>
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<br /></div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-71047030134476197592012-03-13T23:12:00.002-07:002012-03-13T23:13:23.766-07:00The French film, Villa Amalia - filmed in Ischia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hFLBcTT_Hkc?fs=1" width="459"></iframe></div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-87728929854593344772012-03-13T23:00:00.001-07:002012-03-13T23:05:58.121-07:00Over 20 movies filmed in Ischia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Producers of internationally successful movies have long been coming to film on the island of Ischia, most frequently in the ancient borgo of Ischia Ponte, where for instance Anthony Minghella shot most of </span><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">“The Talented Mr Ripley”</strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">. In recent years, Ischia's scenery has proven to be a popular backdrop for TV shows such as Italy's version of </span><i style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Top Gear</i><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> and a few of Bud Spencer's latest productions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're curious to take a look at some of the films which gave Ischia it's brush with fame, try Amazon.com or IBS.it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1937 - Il Corsaro nero (It.). Amleto Palermi</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1937 - Il Dottor Antonio (It.). Enrico Guazzoni</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1949 - Campane a martello </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(It.) Luigi Zampa</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1950 - Il Mulatto (It.). Francesco De Robertis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1950 - La Scogliera del peccato (It.). Roberto Bianchi Montero</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1952 – The Crimson Pirate (USA). Robert Siodmak - (Burt Lancaster, Eva Bartok)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">953 - Il Mostro dell'isola (It.). Roberto Bianchi Montero</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1954 - Lacrime d'amore (It.). Pino Mercanti</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1956 - Suor Letizia/Il più grande amore (It.). Mario Camerini</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1957 - Vacanze a Ischia (It.-Fr.-RFT). Mario Camerini</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1958 - Sissi a Ischia/Scampolo. Alfred Weidenmann</span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1959 – Purple Noon (Plein soleil) (Fr.). </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">René Clément - (Alain Delon)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1960 - Appuntamento a Ischia (It.). Mario Mattòli</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1960 - Morgan il pirata (It.). Primo Zeglio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1962 - Diciottenni al sole </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(It.). Camillo Mastrocinque</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1963 - Cleopatra (USA). <span lang="EN-GB">Joseph L. Mankiewicz - </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton)</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">1966 - After the Fox (It.-USA-GB). </span>Vittorio De Sica - (Peter Sellers, Britt Ekland)</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1966 - Ischia operazione amore (It.). Vittorio Sala</span> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1972 – Avanti (USA). Billy Wilder - (Jack Lemmon, Juliet Mills)</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1976 - La Professoressa di scienze naturali (It.). Michele Massimo Tarantini</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1977 - La Vergine, il Toro e il Capricorno (It.). Luciano Martino</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1985 - Una tenera follia (It.). Ninì Grassia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1998 - Il Commissario Raimondi (TV). Paolo Costella</span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1999 - Cient'anne (It.). Ninì Grassia</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1999 - The Talented Mr. Ripley (USA). Anthony Minghella - (Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2001 - Se lo sai sono guai (It.). Michele M. Tarantin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2003 – Suddenly Paradise (It.) Leonardo Pieraccioni</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2005 - Un estate al mare</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2008 - Villa Amalia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2009 - I delitti del cuoco (TV)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 12px;"><a href="http://www.lornacrozier.ca/" target="_blank">Lorna Crozier</a> is one of Canada's most beloved and talented poets, and a wonderful teacher. She is a recent recipient of the Order of Canada and is a recognized Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. </span><br />
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This three-day workshop in the beautiful setting of Ischia will be all about inspiration. We’ll get together, soak up the sun and let the sounds of the ocean seduce us into the music of poetry. I’ll be your guide and facilitator, but the most important part of such a workshop will be what we share with one another. Creativity spawns creativity. My goal is to help you find your stories and to propel you into writing new work, poetry that matters to you and to other people. I’ll be giving you writing prompts, some to generate in-class writing and some for you to take away and work on during the day. As well, I’ll spend a couple of hours every day discussing issues of craft, such things as diction, meter, line structure, and form. Though you’ll be working hard, we’ll make sure there’s time to walk the beach, taste the local cuisine and renew yourself. When you leave the island to return home, you will have poems in your pocket, ones you can work on over the next several weeks. I can’t wait to leave my island (Vancouver Island) for this one and to work and play with you.<br />
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Cost of the Workshop: $425 CAD (325 Euros)<br />
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For registration and for information about the practical side of the retreat, please contact Lynette Shultz directly at lshultz@ualberta.ca<br />
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The workshop will be taking place in and around Forio on the Colella Family premises. Accommodation is available from 55euro pp/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>day including a light breakfast and dinner. Please contact Giuseppe for bookings: info@larotondasulmare.com or info@hotelpoggiodelsole.com</span> </div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-82193470143627454092012-02-05T22:33:00.000-08:002012-02-05T22:44:54.231-08:00Tanning Secrets of the Med<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimneE7WsIKFN3RkWtkQT-9IPIjloUmWRDi3ePKoKb8zEuMeBYq0vr06F2l4CyrFzkiby-nvWTrr92m3RD5861r6UhYSS87n5SiOUPvBHD9lcJgW54iZ98js_66EuPG8z0T4vPpQi0HmfFV/s1600/mallo+di+noce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimneE7WsIKFN3RkWtkQT-9IPIjloUmWRDi3ePKoKb8zEuMeBYq0vr06F2l4CyrFzkiby-nvWTrr92m3RD5861r6UhYSS87n5SiOUPvBHD9lcJgW54iZ98js_66EuPG8z0T4vPpQi0HmfFV/s200/mallo+di+noce.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Ever wondered how the beach goers of the Med turn that golden bronzed colour? It not only has something to do with the sun and mild UV (apart from August where you may feel the need the for higher spf protection).<br />
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Husk of Walnut Oil aka Olio Mallo di Noce.<br />
The husk is the fleshy part produced by the plant which is covering the fruit itself. The nuts we commonly buy at the supermarket are not quite how you would find them on the trees - they have been stripped from the husk and dried, roasted or salted. The true walnut (or endocarp) is in fact wrapped by a layer pulposus, the husk (or mesocarp), in turn covered by a peel (or exocarp).<br />
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Immediately after application your skin will begin to look tanned purely due to the pigmenting effects of the oil properties. Once in the presence of ultraviolet radiation, the chemical complex naphthoquinone - keratin acts as selective filter, helping to shield the skin from the UVB rays as well as accelerating the melanogenesis (production of melanin) induced by UVA rays. For this reason the walnut oil is extensively used in the formulation of suncare products.<br />
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So now you know!<br />
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My recommendation: Kodrap Olio al mallo di noce - approx. 4euro a bottle in stores.</div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-64031193637678668102012-02-02T07:30:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:30:57.360-08:00Best Beaches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Ischia Island boasts some of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Italy. Clean, white, soft sand, calm sea waters, fresh water with temps ranging between 21 and 24 degrees celcius (70 farenheit). Most bays are secluded and often you can scout around for the smaller, more private ones if you are looking to get away from the crowds. Beaches are public, however there are a few spots where locals rent parts of the beach and hire out lounge chairs and umbrellas (prices start at 10euro for the day). Its well worth it if you plan to spend the day as there are ablutions provided such as showers, toilets and changing cubicles, and your umbrella will provide some much needed shade. By law, each beach on the island offers public sections where the beach is free for all.<br />
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First off, we have the beaches of Forio. The west coast beaches begin filling up around 10am so I recommend heading down around 9.30 to grab your chairs and umbrellas. The beach of Chiaia is very popular with families and parents of small children. The bay is protected by rocky barriers making the shoreline even calmer. The shoreline is rather shallow and you'll find women and kids sitting on the edge in the lapping waters. There are restaurants lining the boardwalk and takeaway kiosks on either end selling wonderfully refreshing granita (try the famous limone - made with freshly squeezed lemons) and paninis. Further on towards the cliff-side of the bay lies the beach of San Francesco (named so after the Saint Francesco of whose church sits perched up on the hillside overlooking the bay). Quaint and much quieter than the Chiaia, San Francesco bay is lined with many 4 to 5 star hotels and resorts. The snorkeling is wonderful along the cliff side.<br />
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Note: August is peak season and the national summer holidays. I would recommend working around this time when planning your visit to Ischia to avoid the crowds and the intense heat.</div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-91466839028508094632012-01-19T05:01:00.000-08:002012-01-19T05:01:23.289-08:00Submissions open for Ischia Film Festival 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If you are the owner/producer/writer/actor of an independent film or short-film, documentary or music video, and would like to have your shot at being considered in this years Ischia Film Festival, submit your entry to ischiafilmfestival.it and fill in the online form.<br />
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Entries close 30 April 2012. Please don't hesitate to contact me for assistance.</div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-83907319094652165122012-01-18T23:23:00.000-08:002012-01-18T23:23:44.804-08:00There's something in the water...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Ischia is well-known for it's hot springs, mineral mud and thermal waters. But one thing not known to many - let's call it a well kept secret amongst the locals - is Nitrodi, more specifically <i>La Sorgente di Nitrodi</i>.<br />
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In the heart of Buonapane (good bread) a town in the hills of the southern part of the island, the healing water spring of Nitrodi was once considered sacred by Apollo and the nymphs of "Nitrodes".<br />
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<b>Brief History</b> (taken from www.fonteninfenitrodi.com)</div>In 1759 farmers discovered a series of votive images while they were digging trenches for the vines. These stones which are of great importance for the “bathing” history of the Island of Ischia are now at the National Museum of Naples. The twelve reliefs dedicated to Nitrodi’s Nymphs cover a period that went from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD, and they depict just a few of the many people of different social classes that visited the spring. One of the first women to be healed was Argenna, former slave of Poppea Augusta, who dedicated a votive relief to Apollo and the Nymphs hanging it in the sacred woods. <br />
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In the 1st century AD the doctor called Menippo “Menippos iatròs upalpinos” arrived in Nitrodi from Northern Italy. He was followed by two other doctors together with their assistants and students: “Aur (elius) Monnus” and “Num (erius) Fabius”.<br />
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A good friend of mine, once a Napoletano who now teaches history in New York, has extensive knowledge about the spring and it's healing powers. From his research he discovered that the Roman soldiers knew something about the powers of the Nitrodi spring and used to visit Ischia regularly after battle to heal their woundss. The healing power of Nitrodi not only assists mending of the skin but has extreme benefits from consumption. It has been known that to drink a glass of spring water a day can help as a diurectic, improve kidney functions, breaks down uric acid, assists in treatment of arthritis, treatment or improvement of gastritis and other gastric problems, helps reduce hypochloridia (condition of lower stomach acid causing indigestion, IBS), an optimal co-adjuvant in treating stomach ulcers, and possesses healing qualities at a cutaneous level: mucous membrane, heals varicose ulcers, wounds, abbrassions, burns, acne, and leaves your skin clean, soft and luminous.<br />
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These theraputic properties of the Nitrodi water have been recognised by the Department of Health in Act 3509 since 09 October 2003.<br />
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The park itself is owned by the Municiple town of Barano and entrance during operating hours will cost you around 15 - 18euro. These entrance fees allow the upkeep and maintenance of the park, however, by law, the water is not allowed to be kept from the public out of operating hours, and so, you may visit Nitrodi early in the morning or late in the evening if you wish to enjoy the benefits of the water at no cost from the large storm water pipe through which the water is redirected after closing. The water is cold so I would suggest making the payment and visiting on a sunny day, making use of the facilities (which are very basic) and sun beds, change rooms and toilets. The park is divided up into sections so for instance if you are visiting for medical reasons, there are more private cubicles available but I recommend to get there early. The park is open from 10.30am in May and October and from 09.00am from June to September. The park is closed for the months of November through to April, but as I mentioned before, the water is released for your continued use. If you are just visiting out of curiousity, make sure to take with an empty water bottle as there is a fountain tap at the entrance for public to fill up on the spring's drinking water for free. The water does have an acquired taste and can be quite heavy on a first-timer but the benefits are well worth the endurement.<br />
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Leave me a comment if you have any other questions?</div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-67417643101870426562012-01-17T10:41:00.000-08:002012-01-17T21:57:25.648-08:00Thermal Spa Resorts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Ischia is a volcanic island making it world renowned for it's thermal spa parks and natural hot<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1anEV1gZE1GRkm0z2lRt03kwMBIfGtInDBT3hOZDMhXPctvJDKizGEjbI4gz9FN2WF-vwUmgosP2ADx_rOM7ZzP7qu3k7a2WAker0ema0WjH5KTxiEWR_nQVLssX0nMVMKg8RZJtXioK-/s1600/DSC02135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1anEV1gZE1GRkm0z2lRt03kwMBIfGtInDBT3hOZDMhXPctvJDKizGEjbI4gz9FN2WF-vwUmgosP2ADx_rOM7ZzP7qu3k7a2WAker0ema0WjH5KTxiEWR_nQVLssX0nMVMKg8RZJtXioK-/s200/DSC02135.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>springs. Tiny gas pockets and springs may be found all over the island. Some of those fortunate enough to have inherited land rich in thermal activity from their ancestors capitalized on the opportunity by creating thermal spa parks. Negombo Spa and Giardini (gardens) Poseidon are two of the most popular. Entrance starts at 33euro per person for a full day and from 23 euro per person for a half day (from 13h.00). All parks generally close at 19h00 and are closed for the winter months of November through April, during which you will find both accomodation and inhouse spa treatment available at the Hotel Villa Sorriso.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-jpIdajgt6sL7ShTUDH_dqt1tB8t1gM8P6HIoep5GKd74viYt2kjaSEL4w7-l_zl657nE-guHEtqRak7hn-9u8g4z32hN1T9RgjofcZ_RSGWbtulQiPbahODF3vhVeE2U-wAUIt1Q2yg/s1600/DSC02143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-jpIdajgt6sL7ShTUDH_dqt1tB8t1gM8P6HIoep5GKd74viYt2kjaSEL4w7-l_zl657nE-guHEtqRak7hn-9u8g4z32hN1T9RgjofcZ_RSGWbtulQiPbahODF3vhVeE2U-wAUIt1Q2yg/s200/DSC02143.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>The thermal parks offer a number of different pools at varying temperatures: Turkish baths, Saunas, Japanese pools, Jacuzzi baths, Jet stream massagers and so on. Each of the above mentioned parks also offer private beach facilities as well as the use of sun bed deck chairs. Towels and robes are available for hire but if you wish you may bring your own. Remember to take along some flipflops or slippers. The parks are also rather relaxed about guests bringing in their own food and drinks so if you can make it to the supermarket just before and take along some water and refreshments (its important to keep hydrated in the heat) and some snacks, it might be worth your while, however, there are refreshment kiosks in the park. The canteen serves up hot pasta dishes, salads, fruit platters, and seafood or meat dishes in a self-service/buffet style. If you can afford to splash out, I highly recommend the restaurant or sushi bar in Negombo. For more information on other thermal parks on the island, please see the Thermal Spa Parks page.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-g2gQsw_VfoaHwqP7n3Eptu_9_qfy5UKMbOv5SuJ_NC6Q16q3nvtQmDyIyLwSzBD0vHTz5HGCrk-OVoHH98HzRg0karyHEhK6yTX6EmYrMMASHXDk-voVhPf3nsi0D3wVtZNAU0LLwTpx/s1600/sorgeto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-g2gQsw_VfoaHwqP7n3Eptu_9_qfy5UKMbOv5SuJ_NC6Q16q3nvtQmDyIyLwSzBD0vHTz5HGCrk-OVoHH98HzRg0karyHEhK6yTX6EmYrMMASHXDk-voVhPf3nsi0D3wVtZNAU0LLwTpx/s200/sorgeto.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>If you would like to experience Ischia's thermal waters in their most natural state then Sorgeto is the way to go. Sorgeto, derived from sorgento meaning spring, is Ischia's public thermal bath. Situated in a cove in the sea water of the Bay of Sorgeto, the springs offer timeout to locals and foreigners alike. At any time of day or night these springs are available for public use and enjoyment and is free of charge access. There are however 230 stairs to be tackled before reaching the springs (coming up, I recommend you take it slowly and stop at the view points to catch your breath and take in the scenery). During the day is a great time to go to immerse yourself in the culture of the Ischitani people. But in the evenings, under the stars, Ischia reveals an indescribable beauty. Note: If visiting Sorgeto, I would recommend going when the sea is at its calmest as it is easier to relax in the water and the temperature of the rock pools are maintained (closer to the cove wall can reach over 60 degrees celsius, and further out the temperatures cool slightly by the sea water). If going at night, take some candles or a torch just to be sure you don't stand in any scorching hot pools.</div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2631215399931505916.post-27315904860578946462011-11-18T09:44:00.000-08:002012-01-17T08:14:53.171-08:00Take me back to Ischia!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Ischia Island</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Ahh Ischia...the green island of Italy! Pronounced <i>Is-Ki-Ah, </i>this evergreen paradise is situated just off the the coast of Naples, a mere fifty minutes by boat, and boasts panoramic views of the gulf's coastline, and sister islands Capri and Procida.<br />
Ischia island is home to 10 000 <i>Ischitani</i> residents and is further divided into six recognised independent <i>comuni</i> towns. Ischia, known in the gulf as the<i> Isola verde</i> or Green island boasts lush mountainous vegetation all year round, white sandy beaches, serene bays, great seafood, organic fresh produce, vineyards and grape varieties exclusive to the island, hiking, boating, panoramic views - theres something for everyone!<br />
Consider this your onestop site on all you need to know about what to do and see in Ischia - Let me show you around!</div>Kellinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12075188762739452267noreply@blogger.com0