Author Archives: Theresa Haskins

If you’ve ever wondered about Italian washing machines, you’ve come to the right place! I’m not certain if they’re all this size, but mine is relatively small. As I explored the various cycles, some take HOURS! I don’t have time for that! It’s “Rapido” for me every time! The time of a wash cycle, twentyContinue reading “Italian Washing Machines”

I asked a couple of my coworkers (one Italian and one American who’s been in Italy a couple of years) where to find the best produce in Monte di Procida.  Long story short, neither of them live in this area, but one said, just stop at a place, there are so many.  I said, IContinue reading “First Italian grocery store!”

As progress is FINALLY being made on my move from this hotel (can you say PRAISE GOD!) to my beautiful home in Monte di Procida, I made the decision to drive to work this morning for the very first time. Prior to today I had not driven on the highway in Italy ever. Not once!Continue reading “A HARROWING experience!”

Saturday morning, May 23, 2020, my friend Mell picked me up from the hotel and we headed to the Naples International Airport to catch The Naples Alibus Airport Shuttle. I heard the parking in Naples was expensive and individuals opt to take the shuttle to the Naples Central Train Station and catch the Metro intoContinue reading “The Beginning of My Journey Post Coronavirus”

Oh my gosh…what an UNBELIEVABLE experience! I was in Naples Italy today! I still can’t believe it! To wet your whistle, I am posting one picture I took today alongside a picture in the Frommer’s Italy 2020 book. I’ll be conducting research for my next post, which will contain all the photos I took today.Continue reading “Galleria Umberto I”

I am finishing up my time with my Father and preparing for my FIRST REAL DAY in Italy! I think Mell, my friend, said we were going to start our journey at Galleria Umberto I and take the train to some place? It’s so new to me and there are so many sites to see,Continue reading “It’s Saturday in Naples!”

So I never posted which home I selected, but I have a feeling you may have guessed. I chose property number 5, the home with the view! You can view the initial post here: https://blessingsgaloreinnaplesitaly.travel.blog/2020/05/09/apology-for-the-delay/ Today the landlord met with the housing office and I will go over next week to review and sign theContinue reading “My home for the next three years”

I am SO EXCITED!!!! The quarantine restrictions have been lifted throughout Italy to the point that we can travel freely within our region, as long as we wear our masks and keep the required distance from others. If you follow my blog, you remember the wonderful woman I met at the laundry mat last weekendContinue reading “My VERY FIRST Italian weekend!”

I got a lot done today! Without going into all the boring details and the time it took to accomplish each step, I purchased a car, got the required Italian insurance coverage, got the car registered, and got the necessary Italian E-Z pass to drive to and from work. I’m ready to hit the highway,Continue reading “Fruitful Friday”

On Sunday mornings, I wake up and immediately turn on the television in my hotel room. I am blessed to watch Pastor’s from the United States who’s programs air on the Military channel in Naples. I’ve seen Pastor Charles Stanley, Pastor Greg Laurie, and a few others I’ve not seen before but truly enjoyed. AfterContinue reading “Sunday morning routine”