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Paul Theroux on Calabria

Following one of my recent presentations about Calabria, an inquisitive audience member was inspired to look through his home library and revisit a book he had read almost twenty years earlier: The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean by Paul Theroux. He remembered the author had mentioned Locri and told me about it a few days later. 

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Day 4 of the Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour – ex Day 4 of the Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour – exploring Fiumefreddo Bruzio, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages, with an outstanding farm-to-table organic lunch.

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Busy and fulfilling day 3 of the Castles and Wines Busy and fulfilling day 3 of the Castles and Wines of Calabria Tour – Gallicianò, a fascinating Greek-heritage village in the Aspromonte, and Nesci winery with its delightful owner and her excellent organic wine.

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Day 2 of the Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour – in Day 2 of the Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour – in Reggio.

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Day 1 of the Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour – on Day 1 of the Castles & Wines of Calabria Tour – on the Costa Viola

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Getting ready for my next Calabria tour and ran in Getting ready for my next Calabria tour and ran into a flock of sheep by Lamezia Terme airport.

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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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