The Dark Heart of Italy
it's a very well written book by the british writer Tobias Jones. The ISBN code is
0-571-21424. The link on amazon is
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0865477248/qid=1117521794/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/104-3440296-7543927
Nando gave me this book upon my arrival. Among a zillion things to do, fun and frustrating (from
the permesso di soggiorno that has yet to be issued to the trips in Toscana, Ariccia and Sicilia,
fom painting at home to annoying problems at the border in Fiumicino) I had not had a chance to read this book
till yesterday. It's simply fantastic. Many friends ask me why I have not updated this blog.
I wanted too but I was afraid of putting too many negative stories beside the great wine and cheese
adventures. So I decided to wait before uploading some of the entries.
If you wonder what is so frustrating then you need to read this book. If you re not Italian or have live
in the US or UK then you migh appreciate it even more. As the author explains, he covers many of those little
details and subtle aspects of Italy that are never covered in any travel guide. not even on Lonely Planet!
More on this soon - I hope. Shahram
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