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I Giganti – Legend of the Giants in Southern Italy

While at rest, the exotic figures attract a bold curiosity from even the smallest children. On the move, however, the large, otherworldly puppets not only send the wee ones fleeing for safety, but the towering effigies along with their accompanying ruckus have actually been known to frighten a former king and his entire military entourage into retreat.

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Day 7 of the Calabria Cultural Tour –a visit to th Day 7 of the Calabria Cultural Tour –a visit to the Greek area, Bova and Pentedattilo

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Day 6 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – relaxing in Day 6 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – relaxing in Reggio Calabria 

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Day 5 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – Scilla, Semi Day 5 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – Scilla, Seminara and Reggio – beautiful vistas, Ancient Greek sculpture, Calabrian ceramics and delicious seafood!

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Day 4 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – an Arbereshe Day 4 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – an Arbereshe village and a wine tasting in the Province of Cosenza.

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Day 3 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – the Sila Mou Day 3 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – the Sila Mountains, Santa Severina and great food, as always!

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Day 2 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – in Rossano Day 2 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – in Rossano

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Day 1 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – Cosenza and Day 1 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – Cosenza and Paola

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Bagnara… passing by on the train. #calabriatheoth Bagnara… passing by on the train.

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Reggio’ Calabria’s new terminal – a work in progre Reggio’ Calabria’s new terminal – a work in progress.

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Landing in Reggio Calabria #calabriatheotherital Landing in Reggio Calabria 

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Ancient wine crater from Metaponto at the Fitzwill Ancient wine crater from Metaponto at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England 

#basilicataauthenticitaly #metaponto #ancientgreekpottery #fitzwilliammuseum
The fascinating wine grottos of Pietragalla – in m The fascinating wine grottos of Pietragalla – in my blog archives and visit them on the Basilicata Cultural Tour.

#basilicataauthenticitaly #pietragalla #palmenti #palmentiidipietragalla #winecaves
Happy May Day! This is the “The Digger” in Catanza Happy May Day! This is the “The Digger” in Catanzaro.

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Heading for the Doric temple, known as the “Palati Heading for the Doric temple, known as the “Palatine Tables” – in Metapontum on the Basilicata Cultural Tour – join me in the fall!

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Meeting up with Frank, great guy and 4-time tour g Meeting up with Frank, great guy and 4-time tour guest, in Las Vegas! Clinking glasses with Amaro Lucano’s non-alcoholic amaro. The word “non-alcoholic” wasn’t on the menu, but the beverage was quite good, and no trouble driving home!

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Thinking back on my successful 2025 tours and look Thinking back on my successful 2025 tours and looking forward to my 2026 tours starting in a few weeks. Still space for Basilicata in October!

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St. George and the dragon for his feast day – this St. George and the dragon for his feast day – this sculpture from the 14-15th century is on display in the San Giorgio rupestrian complex in the Sassi di Matera.

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View of Brienza on the Basilicata Cultural Tour View of Brienza on the Basilicata Cultural Tour 

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Just because…. #calabriatheotheritaly #calabriafo Just because….

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In Matera on the Basilicata Cultural Tour – join u In Matera on the Basilicata Cultural Tour – join us in October!

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