Campobasso might on the surface appear to be a small provincial city, where people amble sedately through the centre pausing to drink coffee and natter with family and friends.
Of course, as it Christmas people are out in force, enjoying the festive market selling a delectable selection of seasonal fare.
Yesterday evening wandering past the brightly lit shops, I paused for a beer at HOPS UP.
A bar which serves a scrumptious range of beers from all over the world. Last night I tried an American beer, which was quite tasty, and rather different.
Tucked away just off one of the cobbled streets in the old town is a small square called Piazzetta Palombo.
There is a range of small interesting shops run by local craftsmen and entrepreneurs, which I hope to explore a little more.
Last night the piazza with a fire roaring and chestnuts roasting the place literally rocked to the music of a very talented Blues Band called BLUE VISION.
With the ZEPPLIN PUB,
(famous in Campobasso for its beer and music), providing a steady stream of beer, and FUNNATEGLIE from Jelsi serving delicious local food nobody went thirsty or hungry.
Although sadly most people were reluctant to let their hair down and dance the night away, a few threw caution to the wind and cavorted around enthusiastically enjoying the music.
Of course being British I am not afraid to make myself look a total idiot by prancing around to music. Been bought up on a diet of real ROCK, BLUES, JAZZ, REGGAE and PUNK I know how to party.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and had a great time. I tried with limited success to get more people to join in, and a few did ... So a WELL DONE to all those who did.......
At this time of year perhaps more than ever we should pause for a moment to consider just what Chrismas is really all about.
My intention is not to throw a melancholy note into this blog, but as I watched people intent merely on shopping reluctant to smile or even tap their feet to the bright and vibrant music which filled the air last night, I wondered if so many have forgotten what Christmas really is about.
It is a season to be JOLLY, to quote the words of an English Christmas Carol, so come on everyone remember it is not the gifts you give or the food you eat that makes Christmas something special, it is a chance just smile at everyone you meet and to say
Of course, as it Christmas people are out in force, enjoying the festive market selling a delectable selection of seasonal fare.
Yesterday evening wandering past the brightly lit shops, I paused for a beer at HOPS UP.
A bar which serves a scrumptious range of beers from all over the world. Last night I tried an American beer, which was quite tasty, and rather different.
Tucked away just off one of the cobbled streets in the old town is a small square called Piazzetta Palombo.
There is a range of small interesting shops run by local craftsmen and entrepreneurs, which I hope to explore a little more.
Last night the piazza with a fire roaring and chestnuts roasting the place literally rocked to the music of a very talented Blues Band called BLUE VISION.
Although sadly most people were reluctant to let their hair down and dance the night away, a few threw caution to the wind and cavorted around enthusiastically enjoying the music.
Of course being British I am not afraid to make myself look a total idiot by prancing around to music. Been bought up on a diet of real ROCK, BLUES, JAZZ, REGGAE and PUNK I know how to party.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and had a great time. I tried with limited success to get more people to join in, and a few did ... So a WELL DONE to all those who did.......
At this time of year perhaps more than ever we should pause for a moment to consider just what Chrismas is really all about.
My intention is not to throw a melancholy note into this blog, but as I watched people intent merely on shopping reluctant to smile or even tap their feet to the bright and vibrant music which filled the air last night, I wondered if so many have forgotten what Christmas really is about.
It is a season to be JOLLY, to quote the words of an English Christmas Carol, so come on everyone remember it is not the gifts you give or the food you eat that makes Christmas something special, it is a chance just smile at everyone you meet and to say
