[NOTE: This post is written in Italian, interspersed with the English translation.]
Nell’ultimo viaggio in Italia, tra le nuove amicizie che ho fatto, non tutti parlavano l’italiano. Mi riferisco agli amici a quattro zampe. Ho avuto la bella fortuna di passare un pò di tempo nella natura, e cosi passeggiando nella campagna toscana, la mia strada si è incrociata con quella di alcuni animali!
Ecco alcuni immagini di loro…
On my last trip to Italy, not all of the new friends I made spoke Italian. I’m referring, of course, to my four-legged (literally, four-pawed) friends. I had the good fortune to spend a little time in nature, and walking through the Tuscan countryside, my path crossed with that of some animals!
Here are some pictures of them…
Due capre a spasso | Two goats out for a stroll
Un pavone passeggia tra i fiori di campo | A peacock strolls through the wildflowers
Beato gatto — che vista! | Lucky cat — what a view!
Un pisolino dopo pranzo | A nap after lunch
Capre, capretti, e un cavallino che pascolano in un campo | Goats, kids, and a pony grazing in a meadow
“Miao,” mi chiamo Attilio. | “Meow,” my name is Attilio.
Un nuovo amico! | A new friend!
Quale dei miei amici a quattro zampe è il tuo preferito? | Which of my four-pawed friends is your favorite? | Leave a comment below!
[Grazie al mio bravissimo assistente redazione Enzo Heinz D’Albis!]
I like Attilio…but particularly like the picture with Attilio on your shoulder. Where do you teach Italian? And how often do you go to Italy?
Ciao John!
I offer Italian classes in North San Diego County — mainly in Carlsbad Village and Vista, and sometimes Encinitas.
I get to Italy as often as I can. I led a tour in Tuscany last spring and will be leading another next spring, possibly to the Costa Amalfitana.
Are you in the San Diego area?
Mi preferito Il gatto Attilio. Lei just like my former black cat, Spookers. She lived until she was ventuno. Plus, she had Verdi occhiali. I still miss her.