One great thing about spending the summer in Italy is the summer festivals.
Most weekends, one group or another sponsors a festival. The group can be anything from a political party, a local sports team, or any group looking to raise a little money.
The festival consists of a live band, a bar, and a “restaurant”.
It’s a great place to meet up with friends for a good dinner and a fun night.
We got to go to one in Verdello twice. The first time we went with Mara and Fabri. While we were there with them, we were introduced to some of Fabri’s friends.
The second time we went, we went with Fabri’s friends, who by that time had become our friends as well.
We ate some great food, and danced to the music…a little. The music that night was more like traditional music with specific dances. But that doesn’t mean we didn’t have fun.
Party animals! Looks like you had a great time:)
I don’t know about party animals per se, but absolutely a LOT of fun! Are you working on a new book now?
Yep, I’m currently interviewing world-class leaders… Those who have built a culture of engagement … One where people want to work hard, turnover isn’t an issue and learning/growing is a foundational component of their organization/team. I’m recording all my interviews, having them transcribed and edited… Soon, I will be posting the first few interviews. 🙂 the next 6 months are devoted to research, then I’ll start writing:) Ty for asking!
I love Italian festivals! On Corpus Christi one year, my husband and I stopped in Spello (Umbria) and attended the “Infiorata,” a flower festival where the decorate the streets of the medieval town with carpets of fresh flowers. The designs are amazing and complex. That day also happened to be Open Vineyard Day. For four euros apiece at Adante Vineyards near Montefalco (in Umbria),we received wine glasses and pouches to hold them in, and joined other Italians under tents listening to music and sampling local foods and the vineyard’s wine. it was an amazing day!