Love Thursday: Love in La Sila

Posted on: Nov 20, 2008

 
Sila, or La Sila in Italiano, is the name of the mountain range located in Calabria that encompasses three of Calabria’s provinces – Catanzaro, Cosenza and Crotone. Sila Piccola, or Little Sila is the name of the mountain range near Catanzaro – talk about charming …
 
I went last week to celebrate my 1st anniversary and imagine my surprise at spotting this heart-shaped leaf among the foliage.
 

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La Sila is my favorite attraction in southern Italy, so instead of dedicating a singular post, I’m dedicating a series. Every Friday - until I run out of topics - will be dedicated to Sila … where to go … where to stay … where to eat.
 
So, come back tomorrow for the first installment of Sila Fridays!
 
I can’t wait to share it with you.
 

45th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show

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CHICAGO – AUGUST 17: The Lima Lima flight team flies over the crowd gathered at the 45th annual Chicago Air and Water Show August 17, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. The show is the largest free admission show of its kind in the United States, with over 2 million spectators attending the weekend event. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) site chicago air and water show 2011

Dateline: Chicago, IL, United States

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11 Responses

  1. Aw come on–after all these Love Thursdays, you *had* to know you’d spot a heart-shaped leaf while celebrating your anniversary :)
     
    I know, right?? I wasn’t even looking for it, though. It just “jumped” out at me.
     

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  2. OK, I was too fast for Comment Luv and it didn’t find my post…now I see it, so here’s another comment ;)
     
    Woo hoo for the creator of Comment Luv. ;-)
     
    michelle of bleeding espresso’s last blog post..love thursday: care package from mom

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  3. Carla says:

    I love La Sila too…can’t wait for your posts!
     
    Thanks, Carla. I hope you will tell us your favorite things about La Sila, as well.
     

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  4. Anne says:

    How sweet is that :-)
     
    I thought so. And it was such a nice, big heart, too!
     
    Anne’s last blog post..A little walk…

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  5. My Melange says:

    Hmmm, you have me at the edge of my seat now. Can’t wait to read about a new place in Italy :)

    Happt LT amica.
     
    Grazie, Robin. Back at ya!
     
    My Melange’s last blog post..Kitchen Sink Frittata

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  6. Karen says:

    Beautiful! It’s funny how my mind now subconsciously searches out hearts after seeing all those “love thursdays” out there! I’m excited to read about this mountain. You’re giving me more and more reasons to come for more than one night!
     
    It is funny how our minds do that. I guess they really can be “trained!” And yes, please come!!
     

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  7. LuLu says:

    I was really hoping to see La Sila when I was in Italy this summer but I ran out of time :( Next time I’m there it’s going to be on the top of my list of places to go! :)
     
    Definitely, LuLu. I’ll go with you. I *love* it!
     
    LuLu’s last blog post..It’s snowing…

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  8. Stephanie says:

    Cherrye, the photo I looked up reminded me of the Great Smokies!!! It looks beautiful….hopefully, one day I’ll be able to visit.
     
    Hope you come back tomorrow for Sila Friday!
     

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  9. Anne says:

    Can’t wait to read about another part of Italy :-)

    We are in Liguria at the moment, returning to UK on saturday :-(
     
    Oh no, Anne. Next time you have to come to Calabria! Have a safe flight.
     
    Anne’s last blog post..A little walk…

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  10. Nadine says:

    Happy Anniversary. Didn’t the year just go by so fast. I look forward to seeing these Friday posts.
     
    Yes, it did. I can’t believe it. Hope you enjoy the posts.
     
    Nadine’s last blog post..GPS

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  11. casalba says:

    Happy Anniversary, Cherrye, and wishing you many more happy ones to come. The leaf is beautiful.
     
    Thank you!!
     
    casalba’s last blog post..Mela Cotogna (Quince)

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