Southern Italy makes the NY Times“52 places to go in 2020” list!
Molise, the region that is a scant few minutes down the road from Pontelandolfo was listed as number 37. I was leaping around the breakfast table when I read this. Why? Because the New York Times said something about our little piece of Italian heaven that I’ve been saying for years about the Sannio Hills.
Molise, Italy. If you’re in search of untrammeled traditional Italy, you’ve found it.
Jack and I have visited beaches on the Adriatic, driven up to the ski slopes – I stayed in the car with a book, gone out to dinner and enjoyed performing arts events in Campobasso, climbed hills to look at ancient towers – Jack climbed, I went up in the car- all in the region of Molise. All short drives from Pontelandolfo.
The article also mentions Altilia – Saepinum, an archeological site that every guest to our home is required to explore. I also ensure that every culinary or cultural adventurer who registers for our Cooking in the Kitchens of Pontelandolfo programs has a visit to this historic site on their calendar.
The New York Times writer, Ondine Cohane, said of the Roman Settlement Saepinum, that it was “a complex of baths and a forum that rival those in Italy’s capital, but without the crowds.”
Take note of what was written, “without the crowds.” Exactly why Jack and I love Pontelandolfo and neighboring places. It is beautiful, full of culture and off the back packing tourist trail. One can enjoy Italy – Literally Italy.
Take a peak at Saepinum –
Visit Pontelandolfo and explore Molise.
Ci vediamo
Nonna's Mulberry Tree 
The hordes like the huns are coming. Milise corragio
On Sat, Jan 11, 2020, 4:38 PM Nonna’s Mulberry Tree wrote:
> midgeguerrera posted: “Southern Italy makes the NY Times”52 places to go > in 2020″ list! Molise, the region that is a scant few minutes down the road > from Pontelandolfo was listed as number 37. I was leaping around the > breakfast table when I read this. Why? Because the New Yo” >
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Hi MIdge,
I haven’t spoken/communicated with you in forever. I was way, way behind in reading your blog updates. I get them, store them, and figure I’ll get to them when I finish memorizing lines for whatever the latest play is. Well, I spent the entire day today reading all your back updates(I don’t want to tell you how far back I was). I have really enjoyed everyone. Whether you’re describing the incredible beauty of where you live, the artistic scene, the cultural scene, the FOOD, or your travels in Italy, it is all wonderfully entertaining. I am thrilled that you and Jack have been able to make this happen for yourselves and are living your dream.
All the best to you, my Friend.
Kevin
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