First trip back to Italy after the Covid-19 Coronavirus Shutdown
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- After many months of restrictions Italy opened it's borders on the 3rd and I was dying to get back down to the house to continue the restoration. The trip down to Tuscany and my feelings on the current state of affairs. Sorry about some of the audio with the rain!
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I love that you talk about helping the economy. For years I have been choosing things made in Italy, Europe and at last from USA because hubby is from there. When I buy I say to the cashier that I buy this one because it is made in Italy. I will pay more because I want my neighbor to keep his job.You should see me at the grocery looking for toilet paper made in Italy!! not a easy task. ciao
Hi Sylvie, it's difficult, but as you say, keeping money local and in the system keeps these places alive!
@@NotUselessYet Economy is based in value added and demand. Capitalist crisis are always surplus production or lack in demand, or both. A local business has value in the sense it can avoid a trip to the city, or a waste of time at a huge mall. Beside, it keeps your neighbour in business instead some corporation based in Mann Islands. Cheers!
would love to see a walking tour of the village your new home is in. Italy is a bucket list destination for me.
A walking tour of the village would be a pretty short video, there are only 55 inhabitants! I'll try and do one in Pontremoli which is the nearest town and is very interesting! Start doing your bucket list soon!
This makes me happy. American here, studied Italian and saved for years to be able to go. We would’ve arrived the morning of the first day of lockdown. Nearly didn’t get the news in time. Lost some bookings but will be going in the future, with even more $$ saved to spend at those lovely family owned businesses that have been through so much ❤️
I tell you what the roadtrip to your new holiday home is magnificent, thank you for taking us
We, my husband and I spent 16 days traveling Italy for our 5 year anniversary. I absolutely love Tuscany. San Gimignano was my absolute favorite to visit. We plan on visiting again, and have discussed buying a vacation property there. I'm enjoying your videos.
Ciao! We live in Italy but during the shutdown we ended up stranded in Argentina, which is a lovely country with the most amazing people, but we're so homesick, we can't wait to go back home and hopefully get back on track with life. Watching your videos helps me to just ease some of this homesickness and I've been also learning a lot, I love me some diy so thanks for the content! Congrats on the house, it looks amazing, I'm sure you'll make it a cozy place and have lots of fun there with the whole family.
Oh wow, stranded in Argentina sounds like a real adventure! Everything in Europe is slowly getting back to normal. We love the house and hopefully it'll turn out nice. Thanks for watching, ciao!
Discovered your videos today and watching your progress with interest, last time I was in Italy was 2019 NYE celebrations at the Motocross centre just down from Pontremoli, returning to the UK just as Covid was ramping up to be a thing.
Hi egln, I know the place. Hopefully you will be able to visit again soon, I am desperate to get back down there! Thanks for watching!
Shout out from United States, Louisiana to be specific. Enjoyed the drive with you and really enjoyed your perspective of the events of past several months. Yes it is time to support our local business people.
Hi Susan, I have seen on the news that the US is suffering greatly from the virus among other things. When normality returns somewhat and small businesses reopen, it is important to support them, they are part of a much larger loop. Take care!
Welcome back! Beautiful weather...to work indoors.
Thank you, haha, yes, absolutely, although the forecast says sunny in the late afternoon, perfect for the aperitivo!
That's just Austria and North Italy, which may as well be Austria! Further down is bliss my friend!
Was super excited to see your post pop up on my computer...Thanks so much for sharing again....can't wait to see the progress...Enjoy!
Thanks for watching!
Great to see you back in Italy! I watch because I love Italy, plan to move there soon and eventually buy a house to do up. But mostly watch because you seem a genuine and humble guy. Good luck this week and hope you get plenty done, don't let us distract you, you can always upload the content when you are back home.
Thank you Peter! That's extremely nice of you, I'll tell the girlfriend that I'm genuine and humble! I'll film lots while I'm here, and then probably cut the vids together back in Innsbruck.
Have just watched all your videos and I am looking forward to seeing you create a home. All the best from Kent :-)
Thanks so much
Love listening to your thoughts. You seem like a real quality person. The world needs more of them.
Hi Bob, that's very kind, but I'm just a pretty normal person, I like to think I'm endowed with a bit of common sense, but other than that pretty run of the mill.
@@NotUselessYet I'm in the US and we, at the moment, are kind of short on good quality people so you're a breath of fresh air.. ;o)
Just love your videos 👍🏻
Thank you Sari!
so anxious to see more progress.
Hi Jean, you and me both!
Love your theme song! Thanks for the ride along!! Lots of winding roads!!
Hi Special K, Thank you, yes, lots of winding roads and beautiful scenery.
Thanks brother for your video. I wish more people shared our positive view of the way out of the current situation. Best wishes on the renovation! Cheers mate!
Hi Jonas, I am glad you think positive too! Thanks for the comment!
Great video. It looks like a very pretty drive. Would be a great way to unwind from the week past. I’ve only been to Italy once and I was very pregnant with my now 15yr old, must have gained 5kgs on that trip 🤣 I would love to get back there one day soon! Can’t wait for the tour of the whole house and to hear what you are planning for the renovations. Stay safe
Hi, Thank you for watching! Parts of the drive are mundane, parts are eye wateringly pretty, and a lot of it is bonejarring because the roads are not all in fabulous condition! 15 years is much to long between trips, now is as good a time as any to book, even if it's for next year. In times like these it's so important to have have somthing to look forward to.
Looks like an exciting project! I will be watching the progress. Good luck!
Thanks Jim! I'll need it!
So looking forward to seeing your adventures unfold ..!
Hi Mary, you and me both! Thanks
It's wonderful seeing and hearing your excitement upon your return to Italy. Bet that beer tasted great after your long drive to your Italian home! I'm in Southern California and we are still isolating even though Cali has opened back up. It's too risky for us yet. In the meantime I'm enjoying your video journeys and will try "to comment and like"on all your utubes and support your channel!❤ Grazie for doing them...ciao! Take care!
Hi Carolyn, I am sure that as the peak of the virus is passed, and lockdown restrictions are lifted you will soon be able to return to normal life. My neighbour in Italy, who was born in 1933!, stayed locked up for over 4 months, but is now back out and about in the village! Thanks for your support, and stay safe!
Yes! Staying positive!!Thanks😊
Welcome back. looking forward to joining you for on your journey. I am an Italian born Canadian and absolutely love Toscana!
Thank Lui, Love back to Canada!
Thank you for your videos of your journey with this house. I am looking forward to a tour of the building and the property. Also looking forward to traveling there in 2021 as my 2020 plans were postponed. Enjoy!
Hi Maria, thank you for watching. I am sorry you have to wait another year, but the time will fly by, I'm sure!
Your really getting the hang of this youtube stuff I have been binge watching from the start and I can see a lot of progress from the early days and I'm loving the content.I wish your project would go on forever well not really you know what I mean.
Hi Michael, thank you! I know exactly what you mean, but have no fear, it probably will go on forever!
Looking forward to watch your latest video tonight...
Greetings from Norway.
It's not much, but there will be more! Greetings from Italy, finally!
* sigh * it gives me chills (the good ones) seeing the part where you drive across the "Brennerpas"; I just love that road. And then .... Parma
Hi V, I drive that road so often, and it's always beautiful, as much in the sunshine as the snow! And then Parma, I couldn't have put it better!
Brought up memories for me - I've last been there (specifically the motorway) in 1994! Back when we were kids we went to a place near Florence every year and the A2 motorway hadn't been finished so my parents preferred the Brenner route. We'd stay over near Innsbruck or at a place that I think was called Hotel Brennerpass right at the lake and then drive the rest of the way the second day. Going home in 1994 we went via Tarvisio and the A2, which was an interesting experience. Tunnels with one lane per direction and no barriers whatsoever and somewhere around Völkermarkt a whole section of motorway hadn't even been built! The next time we went, six years later, pretty much everything had been upgraded. My dad would drive the whole way from Vienna to Florence in one day with two filling stops, one near Villach and one on the Apennin! Crazy times!
The scenery on your drive in Austria is breathtaking, I love Italy, the people, the countryside but Austria looks like a definite destination also.
Hi Margret, Austria, and specifically Tirol is absolutely worth a visit! Innsbruck, where I live is very pretty and only 30 minutes from the Italian border and the Dolomites. Thanks for taking the time to write!
What are your plans for heating the house? Will you install a boiler and radiators? Good luck with all the work this week.
hi Andrew, the plans we have at the moment are to put a wood stove down in the kitchen, and the rest of the house on electric heaters which we can monitor and control online.
Hello from Brazil!! Loving your content, started yeaterday and im already addicted to this makeover! Sad hearing you say about the countries with the advantage to know in advance what worked fighting covid, like austria and germany, that were draconian but it worked, and im speaking from brazil, really mad about our ********* (better not write the words) shitty government, 5 months before part of the society starting “some” social isolation, we have 100K + deaths😞 me and my family are isolated at our apartment for 5 months, no school for our 3yo daughter, no friends for her to play, its all so sad and distressful. Glad to escape reality sometimes feeling your joy realizing this project. I love diying, felt the need to come speak and encourage you! And to thanks to provide me this mental escape!🙏
I love your music..whatever it is...it’s in my head and pairs beautifully with the drive,so scenic. I’ll never get to Italy, but I love these intergenerational villas. Are the front doors original? You are fortunate to have this opportunity. Enjoy.
Hi, I've added the link to the song in the description. Never say never! I think the front doors are quite original, but not in great shape. I want to restore them rather than replace, but will be difficult. Thank you again for encouraging and watching!
Looking forward to keeping with the progress now you're back!
Hi Drew, I'm only here for the week, but filming lots, and hopefully back down at the end of the month!
Glad you've made it back!
Hi Jacob, Me too!
So looking forward to your adventure. One word of advice would be to lower the volume on the music. Compared to the narrative, the music on RUclips always comes across way louder. Other than that, great job my friend! 👍🙂
Hi Kathy, sorry about that, on the last video, I played around with the volume settings, and I think it was better, but I am still learning! Thanks for the encouragement!
From Canada., married to a Canadian born, first generation Italian. We can relate to your passion for Italy as we love it there very much too. Very curious about permits- did you need a permit for the bathroom or other work you’re doing? Are you required to be inspected by municipal services? Looking forward to the whole house tour and exterior drone tour 😊. Have fun!
Hi to Canada! There is so much to be passionate about in Italy! I don't need any permits because I am modifying the interior, and even that not structurally. The front outside steps are the only part of the house which are heritage listed. The house already had a septic tank and was connected to mains water and electricity, so I need to keep to the norms, but no inspection as such. We will probably fit a more modern septic tank in the next couple of years, and that will need to be inspected.
(Moira Ashton) I thoroughly enjoyed the journey with you, and your "waffle" as you call it, it was very interesting, and you sound a very caring chap, can't wait for more of these vlogs, 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your videos! Just found you! 👏🏼💥
Thank you 🙏
Glad to see you back in the saddle, keep at it 👍
Thanks, will do!
Woohoo! Yeah man, great to see you and the van back on the road!!!! You just want to beat me to the renovation :( we'll see about that son....
So, love to obviously see the entire house (looks massive) and the bar/restaurant etc. in the village. Good on you for leaving when you can not even knowing if you can go back I'd say?? Guess you have a place to stay ;) Looking forward to more. I think we can't go until August 2021 but will get the renovations started asap I think. So, what van do you have? Is it a VW?
Hi, I doubt I'll beat your team of professionals! But I couldn't not come down, I was missing it too much! Guided tour coming soon. The worst case I will be quarantined, have to pay for a test and then as long as thats negative, I'm free again. August 2021 is a long way of :( The van is my company car, a VW T6 Multivan, bit of a tardis, but could be faster :).
A tardis....yep, nice, or like that row boat of the shore of England that Tim Brooke Taylor used to try and tow Britain away with....not sure if you recall that it had a massive station connected unser water. Yeah, August 2021 is a long way off, but I was meant to be in NYC April, then that was not happening, so this year seems like a write off, and then we begin 2021 with loads to do, so, we'll see. Ciao, for now. Go well with the work, I'm jealous.
A very good talk. Finding your channel makes me happy but my coffee breaks seem to get longer. That is not good for my renovation. ;-)
Everyone needs a break every once in a while, and I'm sure your renovation will be fine!
Not waffling on but A VERY GOOD, IMPORTANT AND CIVIL MESSAGE that we should all think about when buying from small mom pop shops or big outfits...
Thank you Paolo, perhaps waffling a little...
Benvenuti! :) LIke you, so many of us who have bought property in Italy and spend time here, have a deep love for the country and the Italian people. There's no explanation why some of us fall in love with this country and why some don't. I have invested the rest of my life here with zero regrets for ten years now. Nothing in life is perfect, but when the heart is content, what more is there to ask for? I hope your work in the house goes well. Also, try to get a fireplace working as nothing warms up and dries out these old stone houses more than a wood fire. Your neighbors can tell you where you can buy firewood (legna) and have it delivered. A perfect use for a cantina :-) Hope your work there goes well and you have some good Italian meals.
Hi Janice, I have yet to meet someone who doesn't love Italy. There are annoyances with politics and the economy, but that's true almost anywhere. For the rest, the people, the scenery, the weather, the architecture, the food... need I go on! I will install a wood burner in the kitchen, probably pellets. Thank you for the encouragement.
Looking forward to a walk around the house
Coming up!
Can't understand where u r living at the moment. Love the vids very interesting and inspiring.
Hi Susan, I'm glad you like them! I live in Innsbruck in Austria, and the house is near Pontremoli in Italy.
lovely 😊
Thank you! 😊
Have really enjoyed the videos, look forward to the next ones. One tiny request....could you please turn the volume down on the music tracks?
Hi Dee, lots of people have said this, and I'm really sorry, I am still learning how iMovie works, but will pay attention to the volume for the next vids! Thanks for watching!
Hello from Calgary, Alberta - Canada! I’m really enjoying seeing the renovation process in a small Italian Village! We have aspirations of completing this type of project in the future! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kiek in Calgary. If you want to do it, then do, the only time better than today to get started, was yesterday!
I'm a nurse in the UK and it's so very heartbreaking, especially for Italy. Also very annoying with our government, they keep repeating that they are 'following the science'. I can't see how this is even possible, no one knows anything about this strand, the only thing we had was, unfortunately, the ability to learn from other countries. Our PM has just implemented everything a little too late. Very sad situation but very much looking forward to watching your house renovation and for things to get back to normal 😊 p.s will we meet your girlfriend in future videos? X
Hi Danielle, I am from the UK and must admit that I wasn't too impressed with Boris these last few months. It is however getting better everywhere in Europe. I'm not sure if she wants to be seen, but I'll ask! Thanks
Looks like good cycling territory!
Grazie. Enjoy your dream.
Thank you, I will
Affection towards Italy. Indeed! Can't wait to get back to my home once they let US citizens in. The waiting is painful but your videos help!
Enjoyed
Thank you Randy!
I agree about supporting the local shops but its becoming more difficult as conad and the new euro spin take over. My favourite thing to do is sit in Piazza Republica drink coffee and watch the people.
Hi Philip, true enough, but even Conad and co employ local people, and so beat Amazon...
Interesting! ❤️
Glad you think so!
I see the beautiful house in Tuscany will br.
Hi Josanne, Thanks I think so too!
Interesting, but please adjust the music volume so it is not significantly louder than your voice!
Hi Susanne, I will try!
Sorry if you've mentioned this before, but what is the name of the little town that your house is in? What is the nearest city? Thank you
Hi Barbara, the village is called Guinadi, the nearest mid sized town is called Pontremoli, and bigger towns are Parma (like the ham) Pisa (like the tower) and La Spezia.
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We are in west coast of Canada and have been lucky that covid has been low here. But economy is hard hit a d we can’t cross birder to our cottage in wa state in USA, sad and miss it,
Hi Pat, The world is having a tough time right now, but it won't last forever. Following the guidelines and not crossing the border now will make that trip possible sooner than if everyone were to ignore the rules and keep travelling. It will be there when this is over, and it will feel even better getting back there!
Bentornato.
Grazie!
It's a long video, and we only see the house (from the outside) in the last two minutes...
Hi Mediolanum, Yes, it is a video about returning to Italy, if you want to see more of the house check out the other videos, and the tour : ruclips.net/video/uGQw4niZrlE/видео.html in particular! Thanks for watching!
@@NotUselessYet Got it. Many thanks.
Your fill music. Could you turn it down a little. It's too loud compared to your commentary.
Might there not be some traditional Italian music that is no longer copyrighted that you could play? (I'm not saying that I don't like the music you're using, but I don't. ;o)
Hi Bob, as you get to the newer videos, I have managed to balance out the volume much better. I am also looking for other music as and when I have some time, but haven't found much yet, and nothing Italian (which is a good idea!) Sorry for making you suffer, but thanks for persevering!
@@NotUselessYet I haven't exactly suffered but in order to hear you clearly I ramp up the volume and the music level is (was) then too high.
RUclips offers a selection of free to use music. I did a quick search for "Italian" and they list a few pieces. Just a lead. And if you like what you're using just stick with it. The music itself is OK, it was just too loud for my taste.
How close are any shops or restaurants? XOjennyinseattle
Hi Jenny, the nearest restaurant is about 20 meters away, serves excellent local food. About 200 meters away there is a bar with a small necessities grocery store attached. For supermarkets and hospitals and so on, it's a 10 minute drive into Pontremoli. So, not completely isolated which was important to us! Thanks for watching!
@@NotUselessYet 💚💙 oh, when you get a chance please put the neighborhood and shops and eateries in your vlog. I’m ever so pleased to have found You. Sharing all over!!
Hey. I have my condo for sale. I reside now in Fl. I hate it. I'm moving to Sicily as soon as I sell my condo. I love Sicily. I am Sicilian. I can't get there fast enough. I'm going crazy. I feel like you. Have fun. I can't wait to get a home & start working on it. Caio Francesca
Ciao Francesca, when you get to Sicily, you will be home and finding a home will be easy! Good luck !