Thank you Cathy. I remember what a people person you are, and I wonder about the differences you must find living in the UK. People watching is one of my favourite things in Italy I have to say. xx
They all look so Italian! Love the good old boys at the Jesus Cafeteria. You’ve got a fellow in suspenders, one with a Sicilian coppola… Are there men in Italy named GESU (like in Mexico where you can find lots of Jesus-es), or is this place named for the real deal???
This one’s named for the main man, Jann. The bar’s right opposite the Chiesa del Gesu’ and possibly attracts a bigger congregation from what I see – and I took enough photos of that place to fill a small book! I haven’t come across anyone game to name their child Gesu’ in Italy though I know in latin america it’s a different tradition. Interesting.
Buon weekend cara! xx
Not enough to talk about, um, nowhere nice to stop and exchange ‘4 chiacchiere’, too much time in the car??? 😉 I ask myself the same question most days too Janie! xx
Destination Umbria
Cathy Powell March 15, 2013
I love your selection of people Janine. Great post – well done 🙂
janinevasta March 16, 2013
Thank you Cathy. I remember what a people person you are, and I wonder about the differences you must find living in the UK. People watching is one of my favourite things in Italy I have to say. xx
jann March 15, 2013
They all look so Italian! Love the good old boys at the Jesus Cafeteria. You’ve got a fellow in suspenders, one with a Sicilian coppola… Are there men in Italy named GESU (like in Mexico where you can find lots of Jesus-es), or is this place named for the real deal???
janinevasta March 16, 2013
This one’s named for the main man, Jann. The bar’s right opposite the Chiesa del Gesu’ and possibly attracts a bigger congregation from what I see – and I took enough photos of that place to fill a small book! I haven’t come across anyone game to name their child Gesu’ in Italy though I know in latin america it’s a different tradition. Interesting.
Buon weekend cara! xx
Shelagh March 15, 2013
Especially Italians! Often about food…and what a great subject that is.
janinevasta March 16, 2013
Do you find you become more talkative in Italy? Your comment made me realise why that’s the case with me – I love to talk about food too! xx
Helen March 15, 2013
Yes ha! Always and everywhere!! 🙂 Just wish I could join in more often. One of these days I shall sign up for a language course – in Italy…
janinevasta March 16, 2013
That sounds great Helen. You are so Italian in spirit already ;-)! Come to Perugia and I’ll help you enrol! x
Helen March 22, 2013
Hope I can take you up on that offer some time! X
janinevasta March 23, 2013
Oh so do I Helen. That’s the stuff that makes life worth living I think. xx
Robyn March 15, 2013
And the Italians do it better than everybody!
janinevasta March 16, 2013
I know! So true Robyn. And they don’t even need words half the time….;-)
coulsoncarla March 21, 2013
Exactly Janine more hand gestures than words most of the time it is an art! xx Carla
janinevasta March 22, 2013
Oh yes Carla, at least 50% is in the hands…and the eyes! xx
paninigirl March 22, 2013
Why don’t I see this at home?
janinevasta March 22, 2013
Not enough to talk about, um, nowhere nice to stop and exchange ‘4 chiacchiere’, too much time in the car??? 😉 I ask myself the same question most days too Janie! xx
Garrett McKenna November 6, 2014
Nice pix!! I love the group of guys in front of the Jesus Cafe. So Italian!