'Valley of Lights: Val Trompia, in the Province of Brescia'

 
'Valley of Lights: Val Trompia, in the Province of Brescia'

Jerry Finzi - Grand Voyage Italy - March 19, 2017

The Trompia Valley is one of three main valleys in the province of Brescia in the Lombardy region with the Mella River winding through the territory for more than 20 miles. The presence of a large amount of raw materials, such as iron, made mining such a large part of this region's industry and success ever since Roman times... in fact, the Valtrompia was a center for weapons production throughout history.

The valley lies at the foot of the Brescia Alps and extends from the first mountain peaks to the north, to the lands of the Po Valley to the south. The valley can be explored along 70 miles of roads along with all levels of hiking and biking trails. There are also many other extreme sports available... mountain climbing, mountain-boarding, skiing and snow-boarding.

There are also many sagre, fairs and festivals which take place throughout the year showcasing the most typical dishes of the local cuisine.  Falling in between two of the most beautiful Italian lakes--Lake Iseo and Lake Garda--makes the region a fantastic destination for an extended stay in any season of the year.

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On-topic TV lineup

'Strange Evidence' (Tuesdays; Science Channel; 284 on DirecTV)
Presents and attempts to explain strange video footage. Most of the time they are able to explain the presented phenomena... often of some of YouTube's paranormal favorites.

'The Dead Files' (Fridays, Travel Channel; 277 on DireTV)
The paranormal favorite is currently airing new episodes.

'Ancient Aliens' (Fridays; History Channel; 269 on DirecTV)
All new season.

'In Search Of' (Fridays; History Channel; 269 on DirecTV)
The third incarnation of the Leonard Nimoy narrated, late 70s/early 80s, grand daddy of them all when it comes to paranormal/mystery documentaries.

'Ghost Adventures' (Saturdays; Travel Channel; 277 on DirecTV)
New episodes.

'These Woods Are Haunted' (Sundays; Travel Channel; 277 on DirecTV)
Strange true encounters in the woods.


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'Better Call Saul' (Season 4; Aug. 6; Mondays; AMC Channel; 254 on DirecTV)
This program, just like 'Breaking Bad', is like a modern day wild west scenario.... set in New Mexico. Despite modern scenery, cell phones, suites and ties, and such; it's basically about southwest outlaws, and will become more so as the series progresses.

The intelligent and beautiful Rhea Seahorn aka "Kim Wexler"

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I saw one of these the other day in San Francisco; a Porche 911 Carrera classic. They were in production from 1964 to 1989. They look so 60s European, which is probably why they discontinued it at a certain point. In person it really catches your eye. The one I saw was in perfect condition, marvelous dark grey. Nearby where I live in Brisbane is an interesting company called Star City Motors, which is an independent automotive dealer who apparently can hook a customer up with anything.

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