I have no idea where the figures below could appropriately feature in nativity cribs but here they are anyway....
I am not sure if an eight hour visit to Naples is enough to do it justice. I have always been curious about this city but even the neighborhood names of Forcella and Spaccanapoli are to a certain extent off-putting... But we took the plunge via the very fast Frecciarossa train from Rome (1 hour ten minutes travel time) and did not regret it. True - Naples is quite dirty and rundown in places and one or two streets must be downright frightening after dark, but take the normal precautions, keep your fingers crossed and you should be quite ok. Via San Gregorio Armeno has the feel of an Arab souk There is a wealth of churches, palaces and museums but pride of place must certainly go to the most atmospheric street in town - Via San Gregorio Armeno. Here they make crib figurines all year round it seems, and not to get too bored the artisans introduce famous figures as well...at the height of his popularity, Barrack Obama was frequently depicted as one of the Three Wise Men. I have no idea where the figures below could appropriately feature in nativity cribs but here they are anyway.... Pope Francesco Queen Elizabeth II Prince William and Kate Middleton Comic turned politician Beppe Grillo Angela Merkel The late and lamented Amy Winehouse Silvio Berlusconi and friend - enough said! Pope Benedict takes up early retirement...
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Anne Zammit
23/4/2013 03:38:28 pm
A veritable lesson in Cribology!
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24/4/2013 03:14:37 am
Thanks Steve for this info. I always wanted to go to Naples but Massimo was never so keen since he had been there once when he was 15 (late 80s) and he did not like it because of the sense of insecurity the place had reflected. After reading Saviano's Gomorra I understood what he meant. Your comments make me believe that I should put it on my To Do List very soon(-;
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