For a young child, this is an Aladdin's cave, memories will never be forgot.
@DustyDawnaDigsHistory
4 жыл бұрын
Spent 1980-86 in Gaeta Italy (age 10-16) travelled all over the place while there, Tuscany is beautiful. The treasure hunter in me is going crazy looking at all those old ruins, I remember my dad diggin Roman coins by the handfuls when we lived there.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
HI Metal, there is history everywhere you look in Italy, and so much of it is untouched! Maybe I should get a metal detector!
@Ellie.12866
4 жыл бұрын
I live in historically and culturally starved southern Ontario, Canada. I've never been to Europe yet watching this I get a sense of comfort and familiarity... Thank you so much for posting ❤ Watching makes my soul happy 😊
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellie, once all the lockdowns are over, it's time to start looking at flights!
@Ellie.12866
4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet For sure! I'm saving up now!
@ciaobella8963
4 жыл бұрын
Let me add that in medieval villages (I live in one too) the slopes on the passageways were built with stones buried sideways that functioned as steps. Hard to describe. The lumpy bumpy way the stones were laid was to ensure good foot grabbing for people and to make the passageways easier for animals to manage, to get them to and from the cantinas (under the volte/archways). It is clear that over the years, Guinadi residents have paved over those ancient steps to make the sloping walkaways which are MUCH easier to traverse.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Janice, you are the wikipedia of lunigiana! the only thing about the paving is that it really destroys car suspension! Thank you again and again for following, explaining and participating!
@MissSnowdreamer
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Guinadi ! My family has been here since, I don't know but a lot of time ! We have two houses and one was in the same state as yours (with the " chestnut room ") with no first floor, my parents had it renovated and know it's very beautiful. We live under the vault (19:05) at the end of it. We'll be here by the very end of July (like all the others), maybe we'll meet ! Oh and if you don't know what to do about the damigiane (the wine containers) we would like to take some ! So happy to see people like you renovating and taking care of those old houses. :)
@ciaobella8963
4 жыл бұрын
How cool is that! It's a small world. I live in Lunigiana as well, in a borgo about 15 minutes drive from Pontremoli. I have lived here full-time for 10 years now. I almost bought his house btw, but instead I chose a smaller borgo higher up in the hills. I still had all the renovation work to do. I think this is why I am so thrilled he has a YT channel haha. I can enjoy his journey.
@amandahunt1433
4 жыл бұрын
My great Grandparents were from there. Marioni di Minghen. Think this was an old Minghen house? They had more land further up so my G.G grandfather told one of his sons to move up to Grondola. Still have the house in Grondola. Although I wish my cousin Alessia would have opened the cooperativa in Grondola instead. 😂😘
@ciaobella8963
4 жыл бұрын
@@amandahunt1433 di Minghen is a beautiful family name. What did your great grandfather do? Was he a farmer or winemaker? Did he have any involvement in Pontremoli?
@amandahunt1433
4 жыл бұрын
@@ciaobella8963 they were farmers and landowners there. My grandparents immigrated to London in the 1970's. We go back for holidays.
@ciaobella8963
4 жыл бұрын
@@amandahunt1433 How blessed you are to have your Italian heritage and property here in Lunigiana. I was born in London but my parents emigrated to Canada when I was a small child, a few years after WWII. Maybe the house this KZitemr is renovating (he won't provide his name haha) was at one time part of your family property. The extensive cantinas indicate a lucrative agricultural income for that previous home owner, not to mention the prestigious loggia with columns, high ceilings, end-of-via position, and other architectural artifacts. Maybe you can research it more and find out. It would add to the existing richness of your family's history don't you think?
@o2bnov0307
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a wonderful tour of the village! Walking around the villages near my house is one of my favorite hobbies! I'm waiting on someone down in Rome to process my petition for a reciprocal amateur radio license. Once that arrives I will be able to enjoy another hobby. Until then I can't get enough of wandering around and looking at homes that were built in the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries! The locals are not overly impressed with the age, but it is very impressive to me. It's great that Italy has public services (water, sewer, gas, electric) in localities with so few residents. I saw a couple of post boxes on people's homes, and wondered about home mail service. Where I live I have only seen 1 letter carrier come to the street 1 time. The post office is only open for two or three hours each day. I'm always at work, so I've never seen it open. I won't go on and on. Again, thank you for the tour. It's great to see your village with sunshine. Have a wonderful day. David
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Davis, it is surprising but everything here works, we have post (every other day) and gas, water, sewage, and even fibreglass internet! Good luck with the radio license!
@wendysalter
4 жыл бұрын
Belissimo! La dolce Vita :)
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Ciao Avia, Grazie!
@charmees6637
Жыл бұрын
What a fabulous adventure your children will have wallkng around Tuscany with all its arched walkways/ passages, cobbled paths, terraces and the views
@sewforlife586
3 жыл бұрын
Im new to your site. Trying to catch up on all your videos. What a lovely place. I absolutely enjoyed the walk. Its funny Im from the states, born here anyway, and my grandparents came here as children just after WW1 from the UK. They are from Yorkshire, mostly York and my grandmothers family are Scottish mostly from inverness and isle of sky. Still have lots of family there and was so fascinated growing up listening to my grandmother tell me stories of back home. So just after 911 I sold up and moved to the UK for 7yrs.My mother fell ill and had to move back to the states to care for her. I use to visit France a lot and traveled all over the UK reconnecting with family and such. I always wanted to go to Italy and never made it. Your really giving me that itch again to see Italy. So enjoying your videos. I love how you really find the beauty and value in the history, the village and the architecture. Its how I felt when I moved to the UK. ; )
@NotUselessYet
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sewforlife, do it! start planning now, and after Italy try Greece maybe!
@sewforlife586
3 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet Me and hubby have all ready plan a trip back to the UK but covid happen, so we put if off till next summer 2022 and I think we will add Italy to that trip. Do some serious exploring. My cousin in York is a builder. Take him and his wife with us. ; )
@scottb5420
4 жыл бұрын
Wish i was there right now- peaceful!! I'm a Scotsman living in Florida, i grew up in a small town in Scotland, I miss the quietness. All hell is about to break loose here in Florida and the USA- as Covid spikes occur and re-shutdowns emerge, awful time. Enjoy your peace and quiet. Your channel has become a great escape for me- Cheers.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, I have seen on the news that things are complicated in Florida at the moment, I hope for you that it all is over soon. Stay safe, thank you for watching, and stay positive!
@slh35661
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. We cannot travel due to the pandemic so I can live through your video to see your beautiful village
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharon , the travel ban will lift eventually, but until then I am glad you enjoyed!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful lady how are you doing today ?
@maisondecouture
4 жыл бұрын
what a charming place and how lovely is to read the comments of the people who lived/live there.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi B. Alex, I am amazed at the comments, it's fabulous, but all the people here I've met so far have been great!
@MillieonaVespa
4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful village ...it’s like a film set ..
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, and what a film it would be!
@MillieonaVespa
4 жыл бұрын
Not Useless Yet ....something medieval or roman ....even something from the 50s with Sophia Loren on a Vespa ..
@nena4215
4 жыл бұрын
You’ve found yourself a little gem, not one piece of litter or graffiti, how sweet is that? What a time capsule, so gorgeous and peaceful! Nena
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Nena, there is a sense of community, if you see something where it shouldn't be, you just pick it up or move it, and graffiti is made in chalk by the bambini on the road.. It's a lovely place!
@maryp8388
3 жыл бұрын
Such a cute little village. So much history. That looks like skull and bones on that wall toward the end
@NotUselessYet
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, the great thing is that the locals are so proud of their village, that they are full of its history and its stories. Well, spotted with the skull and x bones!
@tanyamarsh4392
4 жыл бұрын
What a charming little village. I love all the little tunnels, and wrought iron gated entries and covered courtyards. So much character. ❤️ it.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tanya, it is like an open air museum!
@rnggall9640
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Thank you for letting us see your little slice of Italy
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob and Gail thank you for watching!
@MsElke11
4 жыл бұрын
I love the way these villages look like they were built AD HOC, with no blueprints. That's what makes them so pretty and unique.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Elke, it is amazing, as it was built as it was needed, adding upwards or across, and there weren't many architects involved!
@loriannrichardson7644
4 жыл бұрын
This is so exciting. I've been researching and learned that there are little villages like this all around Italy. I'm inspired -- great content!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Loriann, there are villages all over Italy, but we are lucky that it still has so much life with the cooperativa and the restaurant. I am glad you are enjoying, more to come very soon!
@sherae
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see around the village, your house is very imposing. It is great to have a restaurant so close so you do not have far to walk if you have a few glasses of wine with your meal!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheila, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! The restaurant is not only practical but the food is also excellent!
@protectanimals9792
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing. Such a beautiful place. Looks like what you see in a fairy tale book. How great to have a restaurant and a bar to walk to. Your house looks like a substantial house in the village with the columns. Awesome ! Thanks !
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, I think it's the best house in the village, but I would wouldn't I...
@protectanimals9792
4 жыл бұрын
Found a KZitem video I think you would like. 1965 italy - Guinadi -excellent- lots of cousins.
@wowzieee
4 жыл бұрын
So wonderful to see what an Italian village with such history is being re surged. If the restaurant would let you say Hello, it will introduce him to a Canadian who would love to hear their story.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Wowziee, I'm not convinced that Renato would like to go in the internet! But I am busily collecting stories to tell!
@wendymaybury2132
4 жыл бұрын
It's sublime. I love it and thank you sooo much for showing us around. No traffic noise yipppeeee!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@karenb9787
4 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful village. So charming and peaceful. I love the alleyways. Thank you for the tour 😀
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@desirepflugbeil8986
4 жыл бұрын
I lived on a Greek island for 10 years and these buildings, pathways and village sounds has made me homesick. Enjoy your lovely village. You have made the right choice.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Desire, how could you leave your Greek island? Thanks for watching!
@DBurgg
4 жыл бұрын
By far, this is the best vid I’ve seen in awhile! What a absolutely charming village. What’s the tunneling system all about? Just walking up and down the stone paths is exercise enough...great cardio! The corner bar is just perfect...it appears you are so close to the restaurant too. What a great place for a little boy to explore! Thanks for taking time to give us a walk around.🎾
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi D. Burgg, it is a weird and wonderful labyrinth for kids and grown ups! I am glad you enjoyed the tour!
@ciaobella8963
4 жыл бұрын
That was a lovely tour, especially for those who have never been to Italy before, nor seen an ancient stone village in Comune di Pontremoli. The hillside villages of Lunigiana are special indeed. But let me say that Guinadi is not a small village by a long shot. It's a good size village and is well known for the community spirit, and activity there. It has a couple of restaurants, a community center, a bar and it used to have a small post office. But a few years ago, a lot of our village post offices were closed. At any rate, this is a thriving medieval village and a wonderful place to own a home. Well done! :-)
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Janice, absolutely right as always, officially Guinadi is a tiny village, but in summer... And the community has refused to abandon it, so things stay alive!
@ciaobella8963
4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet I hope you and your family enjoy your special home for many years to come.
@MsElke11
4 жыл бұрын
it looks like any homeless person could live in those empty terraces.... something to think about!
@sacadosify
4 жыл бұрын
Nice little tour of a quiet village. I see that Parma isn't too far away and that a river is nearby, which is great. Good luck with the rest of your projects while you're there. Hope the weather stays sunny, but not too warm. Looking forward to your next video. Enjoy!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lynn, it's about 45 mins to Parma without traffic, and the river is just 5 mins away, we were down there yesterday to cool off! Thanks for the comments, it's perfect weather at the mo!
@margaritaduran2660
4 жыл бұрын
GORGEOUS! u're so lucky to have found a lovely house in such a lovely village.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?...........
@dweamy1
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for filming your village, it's really beautiful.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it
@PiCtOgRaPHiCaLLy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Great tour of your beautiful village. Very therapeutic to watch 👍
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?......
@ilzedutoit7803
4 жыл бұрын
It is just precious! This is how life should be lived. What a special little village.
@ilzedutoit7803
4 жыл бұрын
@Elishia Montenegro My opinion of how I would like to live my life at the moment. I have no knowledge of this town's history. It is purely my own desire to live in a quiet place like this.
@MissSnowdreamer
4 жыл бұрын
@Elishia Montenegro We never really left. ;) Our grandparents/parents emigrated in France for the most part, but we come back every summer.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Ilze!
@markgrinter2969
4 жыл бұрын
Thank God for that! The amount of times I threw up due to motion sickness watching these vids.
@talkeasy
4 жыл бұрын
Perfecto! Sunset over the village, a spritz with some olives and cold cuts would be as about as relaxing as life gets. Thanks for the tour. Look forward to seeing the town markets.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, you've hit the nail on the head there!
@CarolinaCanada
4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful walk you shared with us. I could watch this over and over again.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?.........
@liampoole238
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you for the tour of your Amazingly Beautiful little village. I’m certain that a lot of people watching are very envious of you, and that includes myself.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@bhudd154
4 жыл бұрын
It’s all so charming. Thank you for taking us on a tour!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@greenshp
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if you realize it, but not so long ago it was common for churches to ring the hours 24/7 in Europe. I lived in Denmark in the 70s and later France.... I always loved the sound of the bells. You get used to it at night and it's very comforting.
@melissahoneybee8493
4 жыл бұрын
LOVE the village. Absolutely delightful. It’s obvious that the residents, both full time and part time care for the village and really take ownership of it’s overall condition. Great to see the little bins mounted on walls throughout and NO litter. Very encouraging. Thanks for the tour.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, it is a little piece of paradise, and the locals are great!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?.....
@si_vis_amari_ama
Жыл бұрын
I thought the same Melissa; the bins, the AED (defib), tennis club, the fish. Its true that it looks cared for.
@christineharmon2766
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to reply to comments and questions so thoroughly! It makes this journey so much fun for those of us who can only experience it second hand! You are a class act!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Christine, I do my best, but there are so many sometimes that it takes a few days to get through all of them!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?..........
@amandahunt1433
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see. Don't think we'll get over this year. My great grandparents were from Guinadi before moving up the mountain to Grondola, where we still have the family home. So nice to see new people moving in. Well done. 👏👏👏
@ciaobella8963
4 жыл бұрын
Grondola is a lovely village. Because it's built on a ridge, it is always so much cooler there in the summer that in places below. I live oly about 450 m. altitude in the hills of Comune di Tresana. But in the summer, my borgo is always about 5 to 10 degrees Celsius cooler than in the Magra river valley below. And in the winter, it's more temperate here. Our borgo faces a valley where much food and fruit is grown. It's a microclimate up here and very fertile. I think it would be much colder in Grondola in the winter.
@amandahunt1433
4 жыл бұрын
@@ciaobella8963 it is. Family that live in Pontremoli come up for the summer.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amanda, will I see you one day for an aperitivo at the coop?
@amandahunt1433
4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet sounds like a good idea. Well done again. 👍
@MegaEsky
4 жыл бұрын
You know what I love it, I don’t know if anyone can live there for full time maybe get bored and leave. For tourism great to visit and walk and even spent couple days to feel a history. I love it, why I did not see that before. I guess KZitem now getting popular more and more.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Erena, Thank you! I love it too, but I'm not planning on living there permanently, it's a bit too far off the beaten track, but perfect for holidays and weekends away. We live in Innsbruck, so it's a 4 and a bit hour drive down which is not too bad! Thanks for watching!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful how are you doing today?
@esmeraldagreen1992
4 жыл бұрын
The love affair between Britons and Tuscany started in the 18th century, when taking a Grand Tour to Italy became a fashion among British aristocracy. Young aristocrats would travel Europe for as long as a year to complete their education. Tuscany was a favorite destination because of its geography, historical significance and friendly Government. Some aristocrats bought "vacation homes" in Tuscany, some who were Catholic married into the local nobility and remained there. In the earlier 19th century a number of British entrepreneurs moved to Italy, they mostly lived in Tuscany, but some lived in Sicily whose Royal family (the Bourbons) was also friendly to the British.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Antonia, there was also a lot of work immigration after the wars, a lot of people in the village here speak French for example because a number of families moved to France for work after the war, and there are now a number of French people who come here on holiday!
@esmeraldagreen1992
4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet That is recent immigration. During the Napoleonic wars, King Ferdinad of Naples fled to Sicily with the help of admiral Nelson, in gratitude the king made Nelson the Duke of Bronte. With Nelson came thousands of British sailors and many entrepreneurs. One of them was a Scotsman named William Sanderson. Sanderson who belonged to the Minor nobility, landed in Sicily in 1817 in the city of Messina when he was wounded in battle against Napoleon. He founded Sanderson and Sons a company that operated until 1981.
@8675-__
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting history. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 🧡
@angelahamilton8594
4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely place to make a home.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela, like a piece of paradise! with better food!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?....
@annettemclaughlin6834
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely enchanting place!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Annette, It really is!
@iremfrat7771
2 жыл бұрын
I found your channel yesterday and have been binge watching since. I love your view of the world and your hard work and the house and the village. I was a little bit worried about the roads. It looked like cars would not fit but I saw that they do, so it's okay. You won't drive every day anyway. 😄
@jluttr9808
4 жыл бұрын
Just a pleasure to see. You are a blessing neighbor for your community.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi J, the neighbors are a blessing for me!
@mariadigiovanni1168
4 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely magnificent. I have not seen a town that was so constructed of the tiny little tunnels, arches, and vaulted stone work. What an incredible ancient village. Was it primarily built in Medieval times? What a fascinating place. Happy for you and your family to have a piece of history. Thank you for taking the time to vlog this.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria, I have never seen a village like it either, but it is spectacular! Thanks for watching!
@alessandraf5087
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful I cannot wait to see the house when is done!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Alessandra, you and me both!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?..............
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply I would love to be your friend
@eltuko5021
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmiller8332 creep
@grazynawieczorek1932
4 жыл бұрын
Long time ago I live in place like that . Happy happy place .🌞🌞🌞
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
And maybe one day you will again!
@yvonnemccullaghward361
3 жыл бұрын
How really surprising and beautiful. Fantastic that you found it.It is like the village was designed as a whole by a quirky architectStll walking with you. No people! Really felt like I was there with you. So relaxing while I look out at rain and hail here in Northern Ireland
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?.....
@sunnyh2334
4 жыл бұрын
Love it, really captured the character of the village, thanks for the tour, I wonder when the village started to be built there must be loads of history there
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sunny, I am trying to gather as much information as I can about the village and the house for a future vid! Thanks for watching!
@Randy8923
4 жыл бұрын
My 2nd time watching. Will be watching again, I sincerely enjoyed this video of your town. Cant wait to see more.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Randy, I am glad you like it! Instead of watching it over and over, just visit the region!
@Randy8923
4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet Hi, Visiting is definitely on my list. Nothing would make me happier.
@evahegarty741
4 жыл бұрын
It’s like stepping back in time! A hidden gem, no tourists, pure tranquility! Is it very hot?
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Eva, there are normally quite a few tourists, mainly French, but this is an exceptional year. Thanks for watching!
@ShweMyaukMyauk
4 жыл бұрын
Not Useless Yet well it’s covid recovery time
@KavaKavana
Жыл бұрын
Just a little slice of magic. Lovely
@debbydhill
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely, absolutely beautiful.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@nevisscot7697
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful little village
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@nevisscot7697
4 жыл бұрын
I'm scottish, I live in Liguria, would love to do what you're doing. There are so many stunning places here. Have fun, doing a great job
@grazynawieczorek1932
4 жыл бұрын
Belisima Cita. Beautiful town.Thank you. Handsome boy 👦.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Grazyna!
@lisarichards1956
4 жыл бұрын
Loved the tour! What a magical place. It seems like a very safe place for children, too. How nice to have a restaurant right outside your front door! Enjoy your new home.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa, it's great for the kids, they run wild through the village! Thanks for the comment!
@carolynlunel9382
4 жыл бұрын
Just loved this video walking tour of your lovely village! It's unimaginable by Southern California people who only see new (*comparing to Italy's structures) so every part of your village was facinating. I spent lots of time yesterday reading the comments from people and they asked all my questions! Haha.. So now I need to read your replies..thank you for answering them! I will be watching and cheering you on during this adventure even if I don't comment on every video. I will be sharing this particular video too..it is charming. Hope it helps to grow your subscribers! Take care and grazie for everything..ciao!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Carolyn, Thank you so much for watching, I have a feeling that there will be a part 2, as I missed so much of the village. It's taken a couple of days to answer all the comments and questions, while I am out here, there I am so busy with building, the kids and aperitivo! Southern California has its charm, as I'm sure you know, but I guess there's not so many time capsules out there!
@carolynlunel9382
4 жыл бұрын
You are so right about that..NOTHING like Italy in California!! Thanks for sharing and look forward to part 2 on your tour! Ciao
@matureaudience1126
4 жыл бұрын
you need a grocery Thank you for a lovely walk!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mature, the cooperative sells all the basics, which is useful. Thanks for watching!
@dotwillcoxson5352
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and we really appreciated the quiet.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dot, thank you, it really is a haven of peace!
@bibit3856
4 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely dreamy! So So beautiful! I wish the people that buy this homes stick to the traditional Italian style. The house next to yours doesn’t have that village style that makes this homes so special. It looks like many city places. Anyway... besides that.... the village is magical.... blessings and thanks for this video.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bibi, the house next door is a catastrophe, but I think it could be saved and made into something useful! The village is a fantastic place, we were so lucky when we found the house!
@musingsatmidlife5278
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I live in Minnesota, USA, so buying a fixer upper may not be viable, but I certainly enjoyed your tour of your absolutely charming village. It felt like a mini vacation just watching it. I loved it!
@NotUselessYet
3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed it! I try to put in a bit of scenery or a different town or some food in all my videos, it's about Italian life and not just redoing a house!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?............
@annettemccabe3669
4 жыл бұрын
How wonderfully charming the village looks and the atmosphere... the atmosphere.... What can I say... The thunder in yesterday's video made me jealous as we also love dramatic weather... all I can say : how can one not love Italy? 🇮🇹❤️
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Annette, I think that it is impossible to not love Italy!
@chime-girl
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That was beautiful. So peaceful and calm with rich history.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Deanna!
@julesb4887
4 жыл бұрын
So peaceful.Thanks x
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@shelaghjackson9577
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that was great. The village is bigger than I thought it would be. Fabulous to have an AED by the church!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shelagh, the village sprawls a bit, but is still pretty small! The AED is brilliant, and should be compulsory!
@milliemcgrail8458
4 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely village!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@soniak2865
4 жыл бұрын
A gem of a village!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sonia, I think so too!
@williamswafford4836
2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely village. I would find it so intriguing to explore.
@Lea-bw9wj
4 жыл бұрын
what a lovely village. I can imagine in the past kids running around and men and women chatting in the street. loved the crazy scary little stairs every now and again. a thought about the back cellar if it's big enough you could use it as a garage. even if you don't have a car you could put bikes in it.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lea, the kids run about all day, as do the rest of the villagers, always with a smile and time for a quick chat. The back cellar opening, under the arch would be perfect for a little car, which I think we will eventually get, as my VW bus is huge! Thanks for the suggestion!
@thegardenpizzeria
4 жыл бұрын
Wow 😮 Looks so quiet and sleepy
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Garden Pizz, and it is, untill 6pm when it's aperitivo time!
@SpringRiverHollar
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning , what a lovely little village . I love the arch ways and all the different colors on the doors and shutters . Thank you
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, the colors are all different, and yet complementary!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?..
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful lady how are you doing today?
@janicedelp2775
2 жыл бұрын
Love the village tour, you are so blessed to be there. Janice from Arkansas USA
@doragray5376
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this delightful tour of your town. This is wonderful!
@jerridavis6462
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed from Texas! precious village!
@rosellapellerino345
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm watching and enjoying your video from Piedmont, Italy! We've just finished the complete renovation of my grandpa's house so I can completely understand and sustain your great job! Call us if you're in need!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rosella, if you just finished the renovation, you should enjoy the rewards before going to help someone else! Greeting to Piedmont!
@eastcoastartist
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely enjoyed this. Exactly what we were curious to see. Will watch several times.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@seanapopolous
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and have been binge watching all your videos. Keep up the great work.
@NotUselessYet
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you Sean!
@TheGramophoneGirl
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and timeless village.
@fatimaa57946
4 жыл бұрын
How beautiful! It was a journey through time, very old houses, a lot of tranquility, nobody on the way, a deep silence ... a place to relax and connect with nature. How lucky you are! I saw that he was well accompanied (with his son), great! Thank you for sharing this amazing place!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Fatima, I did run into a few of the locals, but cut them out. But it is tranquil, and very good for the soul. The boy loves it here too! Thanks for watching!
@kjterz
4 жыл бұрын
tour was good......keep up the good work......fruit is on the vine...………..
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Louisefenner
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the little tour. So pretty and serene. You seem quite high up in the hills there.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise, we're at about 600m, so fairly high I guess, but not for us because we live in the Austrian alps!
@shaz_66
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! 😍 Thanks N.U!
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@nativetexson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour! It reminds me of the town/village that I recently bought a house in southern France. Cheers!
@peterolsen6454
2 жыл бұрын
Loved every twist and turn of your village.
@jonleonard538
4 жыл бұрын
Nice walk around. I was able to follow the entire way on Google Earth. I could see: The Restaurant, Your house, Church, Tennis club. Thank You. I am too old now to travel much. I watch several DIY rebuilds in: Portugal, Italy, France, England. My wife and I recently went from a single family to a 1 BR Coop apartment in our small city near Albany, NY, USA. We had to do substantial improvements, nothing structural, all decoration and we are not DIY. Fun doing all of it.
@magpie5710
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly I would need a schematic on that. The houses are so interconnected either from above or seemingly below. It was a bit mind boggling really, beautiful still.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Magpie, the village is a real maze, but small enough to not really get lost! You can tell that everything predates town planning and building permits! Thanks for watching!
@kramsenoj1
4 жыл бұрын
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@leighevans1394
2 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely beautiful village
@lisareed6159
4 жыл бұрын
Seems so peaceful. What a nice place to unwind on weekends.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa, more building than unwinding, but the plan is to be able to unwind soon!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?.....
@michaelodowd9870
4 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks so much for showing the lovely area in response to requests we really enjoyed it added a real feel for the place we love following the renovations and well done your videos are great thanks. Deb and Michael 👍😀
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Deb and Michael, I am very pleased you enjoyed it, and thank you very much for watching!
@jasonroy56
4 жыл бұрын
That was cool to see. So much potential there.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Glad you liked it, there is enormous potential, as in so many parts of rural europe!
@robi9558
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. A great place to live.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
We agree!
@billwilson6096
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the most enjoyable walkabout of your pretty little village. I love medieval hilltop villages and have explored many in the south of France and Sicily.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, glad you enjoyed it!
@CaroleMora22
4 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. I do hope this ancient village will be preserved and never altered too much. It goes to show that the built environment can be sympathetic to the surrounding areas. While watching I felt an appreciation for the organic nature of the stone buildings and tunnels, that are very sympathetically a part of the natural landscape. It is indeed idyllic.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Carole, I am glad you liked it, There will never be too much change here, because the area is not worth enough money for people to invest a lot, and so it is preserved!
@jamesmiller8332
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?....
@TChillTMI
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely enjoyed, it's beautiful
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@amandahunt1433
4 жыл бұрын
Just had confirmation this was a Marioni di Minghen house. From a personal point thank you. Never seen it, inside. It was were my Great, great, great grandfather was born.
@NotUselessYet
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Amanda, that's right, I am still piecing the various bits of history together. Alessia has a full family tree where all the Marionis appear, who was your grandfather?
@amandahunt1433
4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet GG was Andrea Marioni I think he married a Corvi, born in the 1870s there, he died in Grondola I think in the 1940's. My Nonno was Attilio Marioni born 1895. I'll We only had two generations in the 1900's my dad in 33 and myself in 70. She does have the full tree. I gave her some info a while back. She knows everything a font of knowledge. You know they owned the mill too? On the Grondola rd on the left hand side. You'll have to ask her about the Minghen curse! 😉
@rolanalmodovar
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! what a lovely😍😘, amazing place & quiet village 😍❤ thank you for the tour my friend 👍
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