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Buon Ferragosto

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๐Ÿ‰ A list of links for your August dolce far niente

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August in ItalyAugust in Italy

Buon Ferragosto from the island of San Erasmo.

Itโ€™s that time of year in Italy when your day is best spent near the water or even better, on a boat. (I am not a mountain girl) I am spending the day with pals on an island in the lagoon. I am wishing I had been more organized and made this. I am bringing salami from Tuscany, a camembert from France and Bussolai di Pellestrina from, you might have guessed, Pellestrina.

I made you a Summer reading/watching/listening list that evokes summer, the season the Italians do so well. There is a podcast about surfing and plenty of music to drink your evening aperitivo to. My book recommendations include a history of beach culture and a Sicily travelogue. I hope no matter where you are in the world that you can take a few moments to embrace the idle essence of Italy in mid-August.

Buon Ferragosto

Buon Ferragosto

Gillian Longworth McGuire
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August 15, 2022
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