Category Archives: English
Fondo Cimbriolino – Mantova – 28 Feb
While Aberto went to spend few days with his parents, I spent one more day in Mantova and met Federico e Valentina from Fondo Cimbriolino. They have a permaculture project just outside Mantova, in Cimbriolo di Marcaria. They are already … Continue reading
Freespot – Vallecrosia – 24-25 February
We arrived a bit shyly to the Freespot. We were hungry and tired after a day of driving. We didn’t know what to expect, or if anyone would be there. We were standing outside the door, in front of a … Continue reading
Borgobassi – Erli (SV) – (17 – 19 Feb)
Erli is located on the ancient salt route, which went up from the Genova’s harbor to Piemonte. Being the last village before the pass of San Bernardo, Erli became a post station where travelers and mules could rest. After World … Continue reading
Ortocampo – Gassino (TO) – 14th February
14th February We left from the Nave saying goodbye to the friends living there, in the morning, and they each had a little goodbye present. It really felt like a departure, especially for Alberto who lives there, but even for … Continue reading
The dowser – Verrua savoia (Nave Permacultura) – 13th February
13th February We came to Nave Permacultura to finish repairing and organising the van. Tonight a special person came for dinner: Angelo Bodo. He is a dowser. It was very interesting to hear him talking about his work. He can … Continue reading
Green Laboratory – Turin – 10th February
10th of February – Green Laboratory working bee – Turin Green Laboratory organised a day of shared work to finish building a raised bed and we went to give a hand. This article needs a prologue. I met Matteo at … Continue reading
How did it start? The beginnings
How did it start? The decision was made the 1st of January: we’ll get a van, and travel south, discovering interesting people doing interesting things. In the back of my mind, I am thinking that want to find out if … Continue reading
The flower smuggler
Once upon a time, there was a village at the foot of a mountain, a group of a hundred houses with about five hundred people living in them. Everybody had a job or an occupation, and the youngsters studied. Among … Continue reading