Comments on: A Non-Ode to American Tourists http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/ Living and Traveling in Calabria, Italy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:47:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: A Non-Ode to American Tourists | My Bella Vita http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11610 A Non-Ode to American Tourists | My Bella Vita Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:09:31 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11610 [...] are 10 reasons why we love you, American Tourists in Calabria. Post continues here. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Non-Ode to American Tourists", url: [...] [...] are 10 reasons why we love you, American Tourists in Calabria. Post continues here. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "A Non-Ode to American Tourists", url: [...]

]]> By: mah http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11480 mah Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:46:57 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11480 Just because I'd love to understand if you had noticed that Calabria is one of the most blighted and poor european region... and population and tourism are also declining... just a coincidence I suppose... I am from Southern Italy... I know it very well... It isn't hate at all... I don't hate the place I belong (do you understand, nyc caribbean ragazza? Italy is still full of wonderful places). I simply don't understand such blogs where a false and folkloristic vision is proposed... I have just realized that Southern Italy is an area where life is simply impossible: the unbelievable lack of public spirit is destroying anything. <strong><em>Tourism isn't down at all, in fact more is being written about Calabria now than any other time in her past. I'm not sure where you are getting your information. That being said, it is true that life isn't easy in Calabria, but just because you weren't able to make a life here, doesn't mean it is impossible or that Calabria is "ugly" or that it isn't one of the most special places in the world to many of us. I'm baffled by the fact that you would imply public spirit is lacking-it is the people of Calabria, above all, that make her special.</em></strong> Just because I’d love to understand if you had noticed that Calabria is one of the most blighted and poor european region… and population and tourism are also declining… just a coincidence I suppose… I am from Southern Italy… I know it very well… It isn’t hate at all… I don’t hate the place I belong (do you understand, nyc caribbean ragazza? Italy is still full of wonderful places).
I simply don’t understand such blogs where a false and folkloristic vision is proposed…
I have just realized that Southern Italy is an area where life is simply impossible: the unbelievable lack of public spirit is destroying anything.

Tourism isn’t down at all, in fact more is being written about Calabria now than any other time in her past. I’m not sure where you are getting your information. That being said, it is true that life isn’t easy in Calabria, but just because you weren’t able to make a life here, doesn’t mean it is impossible or that Calabria is “ugly” or that it isn’t one of the most special places in the world to many of us. I’m baffled by the fact that you would imply public spirit is lacking-it is the people of Calabria, above all, that make her special.

]]> By: mah http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11479 mah Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:42:32 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11479 Yes, Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro, Crotone, Vibo Valentia are ugly. And Calabria is devastated by unfinished buildings galore. Am I wrong? <strong><em>You sure seem to have spent a lot of time here-why if you hate it so much?</em></strong> Yes, Reggio Calabria, Catanzaro, Crotone, Vibo Valentia are ugly.
And Calabria is devastated by unfinished buildings galore.
Am I wrong?

You sure seem to have spent a lot of time here-why if you hate it so much?

]]> By: nyc/caribbean ragazza http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11476 nyc/caribbean ragazza Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:27:59 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11476 Cherrye. this might be the same anon person who always leaves very negative comments on my blog about Rome. It's weird. Maybe he just hates everything about Italy. Usually an anti-Rome person will be pro-southern or northern Italy/smaller towns etc. <strong><em>You are probably right. There was actually a comment from "anon" last week and I thought it was a joke. Calabria ugly? Huh?</em></strong> .-= nyc/caribbean ragazza´s last blog ..<a href="http://sistergirltales.blogspot.com/2009/11/still-broke-still-single-but-like.html" rel="nofollow">Still broke, still single but like Stevie "Not Going Worry 'bout A Thing"</a> =-. Cherrye. this might be the same anon person who always leaves very negative comments on my blog about Rome.

It’s weird. Maybe he just hates everything about Italy. Usually an anti-Rome person will be pro-southern or northern Italy/smaller towns etc.

You are probably right. There was actually a comment from “anon” last week and I thought it was a joke. Calabria ugly? Huh?

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]]> By: mah http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11473 mah Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:20:18 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11473 If appreciating tidy and well kept cities means being bigoted, I am a proud bigoted who finds Calabria the third world.. <strong><em>Well, you are ahead of me. I've yet to find a city that where every neighborhood is well-kept. </em></strong> If appreciating tidy and well kept cities means being bigoted, I am a proud bigoted who finds Calabria the third world..

Well, you are ahead of me. I’ve yet to find a city that where every neighborhood is well-kept.

]]> By: j http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11472 j Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:43:45 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11472 Happy Thanksgiving Cherrye! I'm off to Martha's Vineyard for the holiday. I've never been there. Probably not much like CZ. I'll try not to be a loud obnoxious Clevelander! <strong><em>I can hear you from here, J! Ha. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!</em></strong> Happy Thanksgiving Cherrye! I’m off to Martha’s Vineyard for the holiday. I’ve never been there. Probably not much like CZ. I’ll try not to be a loud obnoxious Clevelander!

I can hear you from here, J! Ha. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!

]]> By: Belinda http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11471 Belinda Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:14:29 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11471 this is in answer to "mah"...you sound like a bigoted and ignorant shithead. I guess I couldn't resist saying it. Have a nice day! <strong><em>Thanks, Belinda. "Mah" couldn't have expected a positive response after that comment!</em></strong> this is in answer to “mah”…you sound like a bigoted and ignorant shithead. I guess I couldn’t resist saying it. Have a nice day!

Thanks, Belinda. “Mah” couldn’t have expected a positive response after that comment!

]]> By: mah http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11469 mah Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:48:12 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11469 And what do they visit in that shithole called Calabria? The unfinished buildings? Mah! <strong><em>I don't even know how to respond to this.</em></strong> And what do they visit in that shithole called Calabria?
The unfinished buildings?
Mah!

I don’t even know how to respond to this.

]]> By: Melanie http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11452 Melanie Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:35:34 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11452 Hi Cherrye, What a nice post, especially for Thanksgiving! I really do think that most American travelers these days try their best to be respectful and eager to learn. It's nice that you have been able to witness this from both angles. Take care and hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving in Calabria (something to definitely be thankful for)! Best, Melanie <strong><em>Definitely, Melanie. We are having about 8 people over, American women and their Calabrese husbands! We are looking forward to it! I hope you enjoy your day, as well.</em></strong> .-= Melanie´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.italofile.com/2009/11/17/best-places-in-italy-for-modern-art/" rel="nofollow">Best Places in Italy for Modern Art</a> =-. Hi Cherrye,

What a nice post, especially for Thanksgiving! I really do think that most American travelers these days try their best to be respectful and eager to learn. It’s nice that you have been able to witness this from both angles.

Take care and hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving in Calabria (something to definitely be thankful for)!

Best,
Melanie

Definitely, Melanie. We are having about 8 people over, American women and their Calabrese husbands! We are looking forward to it! I hope you enjoy your day, as well.

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]]> By: Laura from Ciao Amalfi http://my-bellavita.com/2009/11/23/ode-to-american-tourists/comment-page-1/#comment-11435 Laura from Ciao Amalfi Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:26:17 +0000 http://my-bellavita.com/?p=3068#comment-11435 Ciao Cherrye! Lovely post! American tourists do get a bad rap, but that is looking over so many of their good points. My boyfriend works with Americans, Italians, French and British tourists, and by far his favorite are the Americans. And it made me smile to see that it is for many of the smae reasons you listed. I wish that was what people thought of about American tourists first! Thanks for sharing! <strong><em>Ah that is great, Laura. I am glad to hear you guys enjoy American tourists, too. I love their enthusiasm!</em></strong> .-= Laura from Ciao Amalfi´s last blog ..<a href="http://ciaoamalfi.blogspot.com/2009/11/out-about-sunny-autumn-day-overlooking.html" rel="nofollow">Out & About: A sunny autumn day overlooking Ravello</a> =-. Ciao Cherrye! Lovely post! American tourists do get a bad rap, but that is looking over so many of their good points. My boyfriend works with Americans, Italians, French and British tourists, and by far his favorite are the Americans. And it made me smile to see that it is for many of the smae reasons you listed. I wish that was what people thought of about American tourists first! Thanks for sharing!

Ah that is great, Laura. I am glad to hear you guys enjoy American tourists, too. I love their enthusiasm!

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