Mysterious Lady Of Stroppia Waterfalls, Piedmont, Italy

Has it ever happened to you that you see a creature that no one else can see? This is what happened to me when I was walking with friends near the cascades of Stroppia not far from Chiappera, Piedmont

 The Maira Valley is situated northwest of Cuneo, in Piedmont, near the French border. I had never heard of this place before our visit. My friend’s husband enjoys keeping destinations a secret until the last moment. And we did not know where we were going.

As we approached, we could see the waterfalls. 

Despite the hour, there were already groups of people leaving from the parking lots. I must admit that the location was stunning, with its distinctive mountain shapes and numerous, towering waterfalls. It’s worth noting that there are countless trails for extensive hikes. 

I later read that there is also a 14-stage trek to discover the entire Valley. But that day we had only time to see the cascades.

The entire valley is practically uncontaminated because it lacks industries and pollution, making it a true paradise for nature lovers. There are no other villages beyond Chiappera. 

 Generally, in all similar valleys — of which there are many in Italy — the food tastes amazing. Locals either use their produce or purchase from neighbors, resulting in authentic, natural, and delicious flavors.

Nevertheless, hotels and restaurants are typically small, family-run establishments, so it’s advisable to make reservations in advance. This is because it’s not sustainable for them to remain open without bookings. Additionally, the owners might reside in a different place closer to urban areas. =>>>

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Rejuvenating Body, Mind, And Spirit At The Foot Of Mont Blanc

Meet Sofia, a hardworking woman in her mid-thirties who lives in a small town in Italy. Sofia works long hours at a local restaurant, and her days are often filled with the hustle and bustle of serving customers and managing the kitchen. Despite her love for her job, the stress and physical demands of her work often leave her feeling exhausted and drained.

One day, Sofia's friend tells her about the incredible natural hot springs in Pré-Saint-Didier at the foot of Mont Blanc and suggests that she take a day off to visit them. Intrigued by the idea of unwinding and rejuvenating in the soothing waters, Sofia decides to take her friend's advice and makes plans to visit the thermal baths.

Legends of the Devil's Bridge: A Tale of Cunning and Deception

 I was looking down from the bridge when a man passing by in his car turned back and approached me. “What are you doing here, my lady? Are you okay? Please don't jump off the bridge,” he asked me very seriously. I was surprised. I was in a public place and not doing anything wrong. Yet, this man stopped in a location where hardly anyone passes by just to talk to me… He understood my confusion. “Don't worry, I don't want to harm you. Don't be afraid. This place has a bad reputation: many people come here to commit suicide. I stopped because I was worried that you might be searching for the best spot to jump off, and I wanted to console you…”

I was taken aback by his concern and compassion. I assured him that I wasn't planning on jumping off the bridge, but I was just taking a moment to clear my head and enjoy the view. He seemed relieved and we ended up having a long conversation about life, struggles, and the importance of reaching out for help when feeling overwhelmed.

After our conversation, he offered to take me for a cup of coffee and we ended up spending the rest of the afternoon talking and getting to know each other. It was a random encounter that turned into a meaningful connection. I never expected that a stranger would show such genuine care and concern for me. It was a reminder that there are good people out there, willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

As we parted ways, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the man who had stopped to check on me. It was a simple act of kindness that made a big impact on me. I promised myself that I would pay it forward and be more aware of those around me who might need a listening ear or a comforting presence. That chance encounter on the bridge taught me that sometimes, a small gesture of compassion can make all the difference.

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Working as a Freelance Sales Agent

My life became too chaotic in the last two years. As the president of Italian government Berlusconi said once: if you want to have a job, you have to create one for you, following his direction, I created a job for me. As a translator, I'm in contact with entrepreneurs both Russian and Italian. Both ask me to help them to find partners. This was the way I became a freelance sales agent.

This is a new job for me and I'm not too expert in it. But I offer a good service since I solve all the problems for all of them. As a person that speaks both languages and understands both mentalities, I can connect them in real time even if they are distant about 10000 km-s

So, if you do not see me i the internet and specially in my blogs in the last months, it's bacause I have very valid reason for it: I'm terribly busy and terribly tired.

Some weeks ago, when I turned in Italy from Russia, I had to began my work the same day -and so I helped one Russian entrepreneur to buy italian clothing in Italy. I had to wake up every day at 5 o'clock Can you understand all the horror of it? I never wake up earlier than at 8-8:30. It's the decades usage. All these days I turned home when the night was just covering the world wiwth it's soft wings... All the world except me... The next day had to begin at 5, too...

Now, when I have some days free from my tasks, I could give a look at my blogs that were regularly updated, once. I visited the places I lived years and years in. And... I felt luck of them in my today life. I was a free person in that period, with too much free time, and, oddly, I felt alone and thrown from the life. Now, I'm too busy. I can't sleep, I have not time for anything I like to do. I feel myself as a more realized woman. But... I'm not happy as I could imagne I'll be...

Poor God... There is no way to make humans happy in this world... Infact, everything we have, we are never never what we whant to have, to be...

But there is a very important event in our life: we have a baby now. :-)))) Here is he:

Strawberries - Sooo Fresh! Lolly and Liquor

Honestly,I do not understand, how is it possible that the English language does not distinguish these two fruits: strawberries wild and cultivated. Those are two different fruits with two different tastes. They have to grow as native in UK forests... Why they have not two different names???? I do not understand. My dictionaries say, both have the same name, strawberries...

Look here, those are similar but different fruits:

 

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Well, in any case, if you like them, you can try these two recipes this summer:

1 ice lolly 

250 g of cultivated strawberries and 200 g of water whip together.
add juice of 1 lemon and 100 g of sugar (I would not add them)
leave it in the fridge for an hour
Than put it in the little forms, add sticks and put them in your freezer.

2 wild strawberries and cream liquor 

200 g water, 200 g sugar, 1 sp honey and cinnamon bring to boiling point. Make it cold.
filter and add to 200 g of wild strawberries. Gently mix them, cover with plastic and leave in fridge for a night.
Whip it and filter, than put the liquid in a sterile bottle, add alcohol 200 g and cover the bottle.
Cream and vanillin bring to boiling point. Make it cold.
Add it to strawberries in the bottle and plug the bottle.

ATTENTION! All the liquors with cream have to be conserved in fridge once opened and consumed as quickly as possible.