After passing half an hour by car or train in the direction of Cuneo, you get into town Rakkonidzhi, known for its magnificent palace and park complex and a large number of storks. About Stork's true, they do a lot of "flutters" from roof to roof in the historic center, and statuettes in the form Stork can be found in the gardens of local residents along the railway. On the day when I was there, held the rivers of antiques and all sorts of interesting small things. Always have a pull off from the shelves, so as not to buy any ordinary "dust."
Rakkonidzhi Castle (Castello di Racconigi) is 10 minutes walk from the station, so that often stalks the train is really convenient to get there, do not have to think about how and where to park. This castle, занесенный в список охраняемых зданий наследия ЮНЕСКО, на протяжении долгих лет был одной их любимых резиденций Савойя-Кариньяно, куда уставшая от городского noise royal family with pleasure ran all summer and autumn.
first mention of the castle are found in documents Dating from the tenth century, at the same time the old fortress Rakkonidzhi rearranged to the monastery from the thirteenth century, ceases to be, and who quit Marquises of Saluzzo in the property, then the powerful family Falletti, trace - Princes Akay. Intentionally skipping a description of the division of property between powerful of this world. I can only say that the Akai has been one of the branches of the genealogical tree of Savoy, from the twelfth century. feudal Rakkonidzhi is born out of marriage, son of Louis-Savoie Akay. Since the second half of XVI. Rakkonidzhi officially included in the list of territories of Savoy, the 1620g. Duke Carlo Emanuele I gives the residence his son, Tommaso, Francesco, which begins with the history of the branches of Savoy-Carignano. Here it is, a modern heir to this same branch. Like many of his predecessors, His name is Emanuele. Emanuele Filiberto. I do not know what would have turned him from a monarch, I am afraid, no, but on television as a presenter and participant in the program looks good. (For those interested: married, married another prince from the race came down).
in a gray sweater - the Prince, right - my beloved friend Gianni, the owner of the restaurant Corte Albertina in Pollença. Emanuele Filiberto - a frequent guest of Pollença and local clubs of the Gold
digress. In the XVII century. lock is a classic military brick fortress, whose territory looks like a large square, protected by high walls with four large corner towers, protected by a moat around the perimeter and a drawbridge.
son Tommaso, Emanuele Filiberto, the 1681g. Directs the famous architect Gvarino Gvarini peestroit military castle in the "civil" villa-palace. In Varanda. by Ludovico Luigi Vittorio Carignano work Gvarini continues architect Giovanni Баттиста Борра. В 1832г. Раккониджи приоберет официальный статус королевской резиденции, было это при короле Карло Альберто I. У здания , в частности, появляется beautiful central staircase - a work of the royal architect Ernesto Melanie. The internal design was entrusted Peladzho Paladzhi. When Carlo Alberto is not, at any time Savoy family throws a residence (for which she - all but one of many) until 1901. Vittorio Emanuele III did not fall for this old royal summer residence. It was with him at the castle there are electricity, hot and cold running water and other amenities such as elevators and central heating. Во дворце можно полюбоваться на семейные фотографии, детские фотографии отца вышеупомянутого мной современного Эмануэле Филиберто. Cейчас поймете, почему I decided to tell it about Rakkonidzhi and what we, Russians, this complex is particularly interesting. To some extent it is relevant to our history.
There was Nicholas II. During his rule was far from calm. О том, чем он закончился, лучше вообще не думать, грустно становится.
But back in 1909. all did not seem so bad. Came from a holiday in Livadia Tsar of All Russia hosted the Vittorio Emanuele III in the suburban residence Rakkonidzhi with pleasure showing all available colleague wonders of modern technology at that time. He had no iPhone, 4 but, for example, few people in those days could boast shtiglerovskim lift! In a wonderful park to visit the residence of Nicholas II prepares Russian dacha - a small hunting lodge, converted according to the tastes of Nicholas where the monarch and his entourage spend a few days.
the Italian idea, in Rakkonidzhi should try to recreate the atmosphere of Tsarskoe Selo and Peterhof - favorite residences of the Romanovs. Rakkonidzhi also was one of the favorite residences of Vittorio Emanuele. Nicholas went to Piedmont, to sign so-called "secret agreement" about the autonomy of the Balkan states and with the help of this alliance to confront the growing Austrian influence on the Balkan territory.
Nicholas II, arrived in Rakkonidzhi by train on October 23 1909. Piedmontese monarch met him at the station, the Queen is expected to distinguished guest on the terrace of the palace. Dinner was scheduled for eight in the evening, guests were required face-control: the men were told to dress in tuxedos, ladies - in evening dress with a neckline.
Judging by the big-very big palace kitchen, Rakkonidzhi always been a large number of guests and are here to work many staff. Savoy reputation of a gourmet feasts. Nothing has changed on this day :-)
24 numbers, the next day, a gala dinner, was invited to the press. In the newspaper "La Stampa" of 25 October 1909. published article, which highlights the details: that the reception was magic took place when the electric light, gold-plated chandeliers reminiscent of the bunch, the tables were placed in a horseshoe shape, elegant tableware and crystal glasses, between which were placed floral decorations, like the works of art. What is pleased with the chef of our Nicholas and his entourage? In barter were listed:
consomme a la Westmoreland (broth), zrazy in Russian, fish spider under Venetian sauce, veal "on a gentleman" Imperial mousse of ham, ponchos alla novel (a sort of digestive and ice cream, rum, citrus), green peas in English, roast pheasant and quail, salad Baratynsky "casserole in Bagrationovsky, biscuit with Parmesan cheese, ice cream with chocolate cake. such things international menu. Accompanied by lunch the following wines: Castel Kalattubo, Grande Spumante Cinzano, Moscato di Siracusa. King of the same dinner was Barolo, has won Best of the ruling houses: Barolo Borgogno 1886. Nicholas immediately ordered it for his collection.
in 1973. Such butytlka Barolo Borgogno 1886 withdrew from the auction of vintage wines in Turin for 530 thousand lire (thousand two hundred euros). It was a record for that time, the highest price in history vcey sales of Italian wines.
Kings are so lucky, as mere mortals they have money, but very little time, Excursions in Istanbul. Therefore, you are more likely to see not only the residence Rakkonidzhi, but also many other interesting places in the Piedmont. And so the menu options and the corresponding wine akkommpanementa very, very much, Romanov you would have envied.
Useful Information
link to the site Rakkonidzhi:
www.ilcastellodiracconigi.it/
(take pictures inside the building is not allowed (but impossible - perhaps :-))
How to get here:
By train from Turin: take the train, going in the direction of Cuneo - Savona, get off at Racconigi. Trains run every hour or even half an hour, depending on the season.
Schedule can be found here: www.trenitalia.com
If you go by car, you have to leave the motorway A6 at Carmagnole (Carmagnola) and follow the signs Racconigi.
free parking: via Generale Dalla Chiesa, the area of the castle. But often there are no seats. Therefore, the train - a very convenient way to travel.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
High Waisted Pants Suspenders
Friday, December 17, 2010
Waverly French Country Curtains
Time: 00:41. On the motorway I was recorded by Italian standards, the polar temperature as 12 degrees below zero, at the entrance to the glorious city of Alba noticeably warmer right up to minus 8-9. To understand how it feels in such a warm winter weather Piedmontese is to multiply these figures by 2 and add a small breeze, piercing you fresh Alpine air, a little damp from St. Petersburg - and the trick is done. Be assured that your favorite down jacket, "Montclair" and "Boots" will be useful.
What unites Russia from Piedmont, not counting the huge number of events of cultural, sports, science, and series of historical facts, so it climate, and, accordingly, the love of high-calorie meals and alcoholic beverages from wines and spirits to more options for the type of grappa, whose popularity grows proportionally slide down column of mercury. More unites us anxious attitude to Christmas and New Year period, when for a couple weeks there are the following great opportunity:
- spending trindatsatuyu salary or the tenth, the resulting delay, buy a mountain right gifts for yourself, loved ones, so is unnecessary and gave away gifts to friends, relatives and colleagues (after which they may be exchanged for another year, at a convenient peredarivayut your friends, There's even a chance that the result of any of the return of gifts to you in twelve months or even earlier);
-call for all those who for a year is not rang;
-empty home bar with bottles stockpiled, it begs for a long time;
- consume so much food, which did not dream camel stored fat for several weeks in advance. And how is it can not be there to drink, no biting;
- sacrificing watching a movie "Enjoy Your Bath" and above pastime flee away. For example, in Italy. Where holidays look about the same as in Russia, but you are home vanity не касается, не надо тратить время на приготовление холодца и стругание салатиков, вы наслаждаетесь прекрасным: любуетесь на украшенные улицы и витрины,
in the morning in the cafe popular among inhale the aromas of vanilla and drink cappuccino and eating it hunk panettone or pandoro,
merges with talking loud crowd of local residents , scurrying between the stores in search of gifts (and you quietly pass by them, bearing in mind future discounts; of this fact and also that where the Outlets, we Russians know and remember, perhaps, even better than the Italians themselves),
photograph dostroprimechatelnosti, the final day of a glass of excellent Piedmont red wine,
accompanying excellent bollito misto with naivkusneyshimi sauces in a tavern "The old rooster in the center of Alba (bollito misto - it slices of boiled pork, veal, meat, the young bull, tongue, pork sausage kotekino, parts of the pig head, such as the cheeks, kurinoe myaso, served with sauces Bagneux rosso, verde (bagnet rosso, verde), mustard, mayonnaise.
If you're lucky, you'll find here and of the owner of an institution - the former vice-mayor of Alba Julia.
Minister Berlusconi government Mara Karfanya and Giulio Abbate
Now if Julio are still responsible for the organization to work with sister cities, Alba would become sister city of Peter, such a project existed, but has sunk into oblivion because of with the change of administration. The holiday stomach one of the many desserts, accompanied by heating ladies capita wine Passito di rukè, admiring through the steamy window at the happy glowing Via Cavour, you understand that knowingly made a visa, looking for a flight to Turin, bought an evening dress on the last day before departure.
cake with apples, berries and dzabayone
walnut cake (cake di nochchole) and dzabayone 
dessert "Mont Blanc", whipped cream
Because in the coming days you will find a New Year dinner in a typical, or as they say now, authentic atmosphere, the continuation of a banquet at the disco with newly made friends from the Italian to the next table, tours, tastings, cooking classes, chocolate lab, shopping, skiing in the mountains, thermal baths.
Happy Holidays! Happy New Year and Christmas, wherever you may have noted them.
Long live the dolce vita! To your health! Cin-cin!
PS gone looking for an evening dress ...
By the way, what to wear under it? The Italians have a tradition to give at Christmas red underwear.
Note the number of red lingerie stores and departments. Lift your mood with this positive, cheerful colors :-)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Vegeta Et Bulma Doujinshi
sixteen and you're considering the possibility of having sex for the first time. If you are in this situation, it is important to carefully evaluate the pros and cons and think long and hard if you are really ready to do it.
Remember, once you lost your virginity, you can not go back. You can not erase the fact of having had sexual intercourse. Once this road, you will be of different people for ever-the relationship with your partner will change, will change the relationship you have with your body, and will change the attitude toward sex.
We are not saying that it is perhaps not the right decision for you, but try to think before you do with the first guy that happens. Losing your virginity is' a serious matter.
course the list of pros and cons will vary from person to person. These are just basic ideas to start you thinking:
PRO:
- You're in love and want to express your love in terms of sex.
- Sex is fun and makes you feel good.
- If done in a careful and safe sex may have fewer adverse effects.
- Sex can join the more you and your partner.
- safe sex can sometimes lead to unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases.
- First time sex can be painful.
- sex can cloud the way you feel really respect your partner. It 's more difficult to close if there is a negative relationship than half the sex.
- Having sex before being involved in a serious relationship could ruin your reputation.
- In some religious circles, sex before marriage (especially sex between teenagers) may evoke feelings of guilt - feelings that are not associated with sex if you wait for the right time.
To repeat, every person is different. The right decision for one person may be completely wrong for another. Consider the options with you in mind, and, of course, take care!.
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
2006 Fleetwood Niagara Camper
prodolzhenie In the story of the Museum in Barolo wine italy-france.livejournal.com/2010/11/30 /
Wherever in the center Barolo you would not have parked the car, feet lead you to the penny, which is concentrated three interesting places for wine lovers: raneeupomyanuty Wine Museum,
Museum of corkscrews
and Regional Enoteca Barolo,
in which the eyes diverge even experienced audience.
It is possible not only to taste the king of red wines, meet with the table of the most successful years and a map of famous Crus, purchase Wine-known manufacturers, but also see a very unusual collection.
At Enoteca Barolo, where you can get to visit the Museum of Wine, or after, exhibited interesting collection of bottles of Barolo, "dedicated to celebrities with autographs on the label. One of her parents may rightly be considered Armando Cordero ( italy-france.livejournal.com/2010/11/15 / ). The idea was born 25 years ago. What is special about ideas? Annually in the month of June in the Castle Falletti goes wine tasting "Barolo" which should go on sale. Arranged this presentation is primarily for experts and the press. To draw more attention to this event with by journalists, it was decided (and so is now, every year) to invite someone from the well-known people from the world of cinema, press, industry, winemaking, sports, finance, catering, music, etc., and devote to it a small batch of wine. The question arises as to why, say, one of the activities, was invited singer Gino Paoli, rather than, say, Albano?
How and by whom is chosen famous person? Thus, by whom: President and board members of the Regional Enoteca Barolo (11 mayors of towns belonging to the zone of production "Barolo" or their representatives). At the moment the President is Federico Skartsello. They and only they have chosen a well-known man who has no relation to policy (this is the original rule.) Who belongs to the producers of "Barolo" which give the chosen guest? Indeed, many would be elected by the manufacturer! Each year Enoteca invites winemakers to participate in the contest. Each sample is certified by a notary public competition and is completely anonymous. Taste the wines of the technical committee: President Enoteca and 6 tasters oenologists. Each sample is anonymous and is evaluated on a scale system used at many international competitions. Thus the most worthy, according to committee "Barolo" is the honor of officially represent the King of red wines of a particular year at all official events, the Italian Embassy abroad, international exhibitions, etc. How is the author of the label, a talented artist? Again, the choice - for the Board of the Regional Enoteca Barolo. Yes, I forgot to say that the name of the selected manufacturer "Barolo" is kept a closely guarded secret, and no one can ever know him. We can not know exactly who made the "Barolo" from the collection. It is unrealistic to bribe the Board, the financial situation of its members allows them to remain incorruptible :-). Invited at a solemn presentation of the June distinguished guests, leaving his precious autograph on a regular bottle collection will receive a complimentary 300 bottles FAV producer. Note in June 2011 on the calendar. You never know who will come to Barolo, this time!
who are interested in who is the author of a label and to whom She is dedicated, with pleasure answer questions