Thursday, November 11, 2010

The Weather in Bari

Climate data for Bari
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 12
(54)
12
(54)
14
(57)
17
(63)
21
(70)
25
(77)
28
(82)
28
(82)
25
(77)
21
(70)
16
(61)
13
(55)
20
(68)
Daily mean °C (°F) 8
(46)
8
(46)
11
(52)
13
(55)
17
(63)
21
(70)
24
(75)
23
(73)
21
(70)
17
(63)
12
(54)
10
(50)
16
(61)
Average low °C (°F) 5
(41)
5
(41)
6
(43)
8
(46)
12
(54)
16
(61)
19
(66)
19
(66)
16
(61)
13
(55)
8
(46)
6
(43)
11
(52)
Precipitation cm (inches) 4
(1.6)
4
(1.6)
7
(2.8)
3
(1.2)
3
(1.2)
4
(1.6)
2
(0.8)
3
(1.2)
5
(2)
5
(2)
5
(2)
7
(2.8)
57
(22.4)

FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM BARI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwgur9cSXHI



Sai chi e' quel giocatore che... assomiglia al magico Pele'??
JOAO PAULO, an icon in the Italian-Brazilian-Barese Soccer












Nicola di Bari, the current (past and future) idol of teenagers (che colpa ne ho, se il cuore e' uno zingarooo)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwgur9cSXHI








Rudolph Valentino (May 6, 1895 – August 23, 1926) was an Italian actor, sex symbol, and early pop icon. Known as the "Latin Lover",[1] he was one of the most popular international stars of the 1920s, and one of the most recognized stars of the silent film era. He is best known for his work in The Sheik and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. His death at age 31 caused mass hysteria among his female fans, propelling him into icon status.[2]






Domenico Modugno, author one of the most famous and intellectual song of all times: Volare

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4IjJav7xbg





Least but not last, the greatest rock band of the Italian contemporary musical scene: AL Bano and Romina Power. Don't miss this bootleg from their latest concert:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKNv-zQFr_M


Barese for dummies


Barese for dummies: 101 expression you need to know before landing in the land of Bari with the hope of leaving it alive...








To get someone's attention
1) Giovaneeeee!!!!!!! (=excuse me, gentleman, can I have your attention, please?)
2) Capooooooo!!!! (like above, with more vigor, in case the gentleman did not respond)
3) Aoooooh! (like above, with even more vigor. I think the gentleman does not like you)

To answer:
1) CIU UE'!!!???? (the gentleman reply: what would you like?)

To ask about the price of something:
1) Quant'e' il danno? (=how much is the damage?)

To tell him that the price is quite high (he/she got you are a foreigner)
1) Vai a rubare (go steal someone else's money, would you please?)

To ask for the train station:
1) Scusa, giovane, devo andare alla stazione...

To reply to that request:
1) E va', va'...

To express wonder, happiness and emotions:
1) MO! Che gibillero! (pronounced: MO, Ke Jebillero)
2) La iosa!!!
3) Mo e ci je'!!
4) C ije' beeell!!

BARI on GOOGLE MAP (where is the church, where is the port, where is the station, where to go shopping!!!)



View Larger Map

Click on View Large Map, click on search near by, edit "shopping"... YOU CAN SHOP EVERYWHERE IN BARI!!!
Hot spots: Via Sparano, Via Argiro, Via Melo, Corso Cavour. They run parallel to each other, perpendicular to Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
Some references: Hotel Palace is on Corso Vittorio Emanuele (Bari's main street, perpendicular to Via Sparano).
You can also see my house with street view: Via tommaso fiore 120 70123 bari

New Year's Eve with us!

Depending on who we are and how many we are, we are thinking of celebrating new Year's Eve in an exciting way. For those of you who are not in a harry to leave Bari, stay tuned!!

See Naples and then...

OK, read this page while listening this from another window:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS6-b7CONDI&feature=related

A little diversion from Puglia (Apulia in English) will bring you in about 3 hours to the beautiful city of Naples on the West coast... Yes, think smaller, a coast to coast in 3 hours!!

Antonia has lived more than a year in Naples and has a suggestion for you. This is not like any city you have ever visited, this is Naples! And only one rule governs it: either you love it, or you die!

Suggested tour:
December 28: arrive in Bari
December 29: the wedding of the year
December 30 and 31: stay with us in Bari & surroundings. Stay with us for new year's eve.

Day 1. Arrive to Sorrento. Visit the city and surroundings (options: Amalfi, Ravello, Positano). Spend the night in Positano (picture on the left)
Day 2. Still Sorrento, Amalfi, Ravello and Positano. Spend the night in Positano
Day 3. Go to Capri
Day 4. Go to Pompei. Spend the night in Naples
Day 5. Spend the day in Naples

Day 6, 7, 8, 9. Rome
Day 10. Back to Bari
Day 11. Bye bye Italy


11 things you must see in Naples:

1) Castel dell'Ovo (in the picture)
2) Get the funicolare and go up to Castel Sant'Elmo
3) Maschio Angioino
4) Palazzo Reale and in the square a coffe from Caffe' Gambrinus
5) Via Toledo and Spaccanapoli
6) Absolutely a pastry+coffe from Pasticceria Scaturchio
7) Virgil Tumb in Margellina District
8) The tango dancing on Sunday night under Galleria Umberto I
9) A tour of the Napoli underground (the ancient greek aqueduct which became the roman aqueduct, which became the borbon acqueduct which became the world war II refuge!!!)
10) The Sibil Antrum in Cuma
11) The Terra district in Pozzuoli


Suggested Hotel (avoid Stazione Centrale district and Piazza Garibaldi)

Hotel Miramare 4-star hotel

Via Nazario Sauro 24, Lungomare Caracciolo, Naples • Show map
Hotel Miramare is set between Piazza del Plebiscito and Castel dell'Ovo. The terrace offers great views of the Bay of Naples. Breakfast is served here


San Francesco al Monte 4-star hotel

Corso Vittorio Emanuele 328, Vomero, Naples • Show map
Located at the foot of the Sant’Elmo Fortress in a wonderfully panoramic setting, San Francesco Al Monte offers atmospheric accommodation easy walking distance from Naples city centre


Hotel Royal Continental 4-star hotel

Via Partenope 38/44, Lungomare Caracciolo, Naples • Show map
Enjoy stunning sea views of the Bay of Naples and the Castel dell'Ovo from Hotel Royal Continental, a large 4-star structure set in an unbeatable location on the seafront promenade.


Grand Hotel Parkers 5-star hotel

Corso Vittorio Emanuele 135, Naples • Show map
Grand Hotel Parkers offers extremely luxurious accommodation in the residential Corso Vittorio Emanuele, with amazing views of the Gulf of Naples, and good transport links

La Ciliegina Lifestyle Hotel 4-star hotel

Via Paolo Emilio Imbriani 30, Plebiscito, Napoli • Show map
Located just 250 metres from Naples' opera house Teatro di San Carlo, close to the harbour, La Ciliegina offers ultra-modern rooms with hydromassage showers and LCD TVs

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Day trips around Bari: Vooolareee!! oh!! oh!!

Ever wanted to know where that famous Volareee Oh Oh, Cantareee, Oh Oh Oh Oh song was written? And the answer is Polignano... (30 minutes South of Bari). YES, it's beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4IjJav7xbg
(you'll hear it when clicking on the title)









And guess what... hidden under those grottoes you can find exquisite restaurants! Check this out: http://www.grottapalazzese.it/it/home/