For more than 20 years, Louise lived and worked in London. In 2002, she and her now-husband bought a pile of granite in the tiny medieval village of Carmine Superiore, and set about turning it into a home. Five years, two trilingual children, three cats, 24 chickens and a flightless seagull later, and it's nearly finished. The complication? The village is half way up a mountain with no vehicle access!

the meeting place for English-speaking mothers of all nationalities in Rome, Italy. Local playgroups, forums, useful information regarding living in Rome, and much more...

www.romemama.com the meeting place for English-speaking mothers of all nationalities in Rome, Italy. Local playgroups, forums, useful information regarding living in Rome, and much more...

The Roman Forum is a monthly newspaper that contains relevant news from Rome and Italy, transport updates, extensive event listings, essential survival info and advice for foreigners, as well as regular monthly features. It is widely available in Rome as well as by subscription.

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