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Conrad Kottak's avatar

I had the descending pleasure of riding on the subways in Milan, Rome, and Naples. The three experiences when compared or precisely what you would expect.

Hugh Donohue's avatar

Hi Jay: My wife Rosemary and I are really enjoying your Italian travelog. While I've visited Sicily, I've never been in Italy proper. That's about to change thanks to your great columns and enticing photos. Rosemary has traveled extensively in Italy and especially loves the south. In March we'll start in Bari and work our way south to Lecce & Matera winding up in Napoli for La Settimana Santa. Can't wait. To get "in the mood" we've been watching two Italian police shows. Lolita Lobosco--set in Bari and Inspector Ricciardi set in 1933 Naples. PBS Passport carries both Italian productions. Lots of fun. As a side note, Rosemary's Dad flew on B-24s out of Pantanella during the war and always had a soft spot for the country. Thanks so much for this wonderful series. Hugh Donohue

Jay Nordlinger's avatar

Fantastic! Thank you.

James H. McConnell's avatar

Jay, you are a master at travelogs! Thank you for starting my day off brightly.

Jay Nordlinger's avatar

Thank you! My pleasure.

Ray Kearns's avatar

I'm enjoying these notes on Italy. Thank you.

I've only been once, some years ago. Had a chance to go last spring but postponed it due to a health adventure.

I like the photos too.

But... I'd really like to know what you had for dinner. I remember having just wonderful meals there. For example, pasta portion with dinner at a local trattoria: bow tie pasta, white cream sauce with flecks of salmon and just a bit of white pepper. Simple but wonderful.

Jay Nordlinger's avatar

Thank you, Ray. My favorite meal: spaghetti with tomato sauce; salad; ice cream.

Paul Britton's avatar

Especially good photos today, Jay.

Jay Nordlinger's avatar

Thank you, Paul.

Dave Ouzounian's avatar

In 1985, WFB wrote, “Three hundred years ago on March 21, Johann Sebastian Bach was born. The event is as though God had decided to clear His throat to remind the world of His existence.”

Perhaps with Handel and Scarlatti He was warming up His voice a bocca chiusa?

Martin Neil Sweeney's avatar

Wonderful column about Napoli, Jay. Thanks. As to songs about Napoli, why not include "Mambo Italiano" (Rosemary Clooney version)?