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Friday 12 Feb was a very unusual day here in Itri, that week the weather in Italy had turned distinctly colder.
Paul had popped out on an errand leaving me home alone at “Tre Cancelle” . The wind seemed to be getting up and battleship grey clouds were amassing on the horizon, as a storm was blowing in from the sea. Amidst bright flashes of lightening and loud claps of thunder it began to hail and sleet. This gradually began to change to snow, however at this stage it seemed unlikely that it would settle. But the swirling flakes grew steadily in size and before long the ground was covered with a white blanket and the olive trees looked as if they had been coated in white sugar icing.
I began to worry that Paul might not manage to get back up the hill from Itri, so I was relieved to hear our car crunching along the driveway. Paul said that the weather was already causing havoc on one particular stretch of the Via Appia, with vehicles struggling to climb or descend the steep hills. Italians are just not prepared for such unusual weather. It seemed that Paul had arrived home just in time. On the hills he had found the wheels of the car spinning, finding it hard to find traction. He had to drive with one pair of wheels off the tarmac to get up the steepest parts of the hill, taking care not to stop and maintain forward momentum. Another 15 minutes and the road would have become impassable.
The snow continued falling until sunset
when the fresh winter wonderland was bathed in a warm glowing light.
Four years ago we had experienced a dusting of snow here in Itri, but nothing of this scale.
The weather the following day was bright and sunny. Perfect for photographing the wintery landscapes.
We later learned that even Gaeta’s beaches had received a blanket of snow.
The locals recalled that the last similar event had taken place back in 1956.
By some strange co-incidence this had happened
on the very same date of 12 February.
You can see more of Louise’s photos of the snow at “Tre Cancelle” here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nonnalou/sets/72157623465222426/
and other photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nonnalou/sets/
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Brrrrrrrrrrrr !!!
The weather back in the UK sounds atrocious !!!
Here in Itri, this year, we have yet to experience a frost !!!
Today was mild and sunny so we have been working outside.
It was lovely to feel the sun on our back, and hear the birds joyfully twittering.
Spring is on the way !!!
If any of you are fed up with the cold and the snow,
why not think of planning a little break in Italy,
something to look forward to?
The Spring is a lovely time to visit ” TRE CANCELLE ” and Italy in general
Set amidst the greenery of our own olive groves,
in the heart of the Italian countryside.
An excellent base for exploring this beautiful, region of South Lazio.
Close to many lovely Golden Sandy Beaches on the Riviera Di Ulisse
and seaside resorts of
Sperlonga / Gaeta / Formia / Terracina / San Felice Circeo.
Rocky coves, hidden caves and sheltered harbours.
Sparkling, clear waters awarded the prestigious
European Blue Flag for several years.
Sperlonga
Yet close by are the dramatic mountains of the Aurunci Regional Park,
with its verdant hillsides, olive groves, lakes and protected nature reserves.
Easy day trips to Rome / Naples / Caserta / Montecassino / Anzio / Ponza
Nearest Airports:
Rome Ciampino / Rome Fiumicino / Naples Capodichino
We are on hand to ensure you have a most enjoyable holiday.
*** SPECIAL OFFER ***
We have decided to reduce our “Out of Season” prices.
REVISED PRICES – per apartment, per week (7 nights) during Period :
2 Feb 2009 to 3 April 2009 … was 425 euros Now 395 euros
(including heating via Wood-Burning Stove – wood provided)
4 April 2009 to 1 May 2009 … was 450 euros Now 425 euros
2 May to 3 July 2009 … was 550 euros Now 500 euros
4 July to 17 July 2009 … 550 euros
18 July to 28 August 2009 … 630 euros
29 Aug to 2 Oct 2009 … was 550 euros Now 500 euros
3 Oct to 6 Nov 2009 … was 475 euros Now 425 euros
See our website for full details:
http://trecancelle.shapcott-family.com
We also have a selection of other Holiday Villas available in this area:
http://www.shapcott-family.com/Immobiliare_Itri_La_Rocca/Holprops/index.html
Please do contact us for more details
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