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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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At a pizza place in Calabria… #calabriatheotherit At a pizza place in Calabria…

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Swordfish boat in the Strait of Messina #calabri Swordfish boat in the Strait of Messina 

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Local elections in Reggio Calabria today #calabr Local elections in Reggio Calabria today 

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Scilla, Mythical Beauty – new blogpost! #calabria Scilla, Mythical Beauty – new blogpost!

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A nice spot to repose… Vibo Marina. #calabriatheo A nice spot to repose… Vibo Marina.

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Reflecting on a few moments as we said goodbye on Reflecting on a few moments as we said goodbye on the final day of the Calabria Cultural Tour 

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Day 10 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – in Tropea a Day 10 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – in Tropea and Pizzo.

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Day 9 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – Pizzo and Se Day 9 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – Pizzo and Serra San Bruno

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Day 8 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – the Roman vi Day 8 of the Calabria Cultural Tour – the Roman villa of Casignana and Gerace 

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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 progres 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 

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