Hi Louise, it mostly is, but not if my 4 year old can help it!
@lauratonelli78754 жыл бұрын
Wow wow!!! I want to live there!!!!!🌼☀️☀️🏡
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, well why not?
@elizabethmusso59464 жыл бұрын
I love that your neighbors are watching these and have made suggestions on places to show us! 🤓
@rnggall96404 жыл бұрын
I thought the same. Those who have moved away are able to 'go home' via his walks.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Elizabeth, the neighbours are all so happy that someone has fallen in love with their village!
@mariadigiovanni11684 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thank you for doing.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@earthgirl78614 жыл бұрын
That was lovely! Thanks
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gregrafala11904 жыл бұрын
I'm thoroughly enjoying your posts. Thank you for sharing your experience. Please keep them coming!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, I am glad you enjoy them, there is lots more to come!
@donnamantellato40944 жыл бұрын
Such a pretty village. I would get lost I think. 😄 Love the drone view. Xx
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@nicoeeek.71814 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video!!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stefanwolf8884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour that was very enjoyable, I look forward to your next post
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@maneuschwander63944 жыл бұрын
Yah! A drone! Love the birds eye view! :)
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi MA, shame the pilot is so bad!
@maneuschwander63944 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet - No he is just busy doing other important things! Flying practice will come later! ;) Hope you and your family are well!
@southerngal3454 жыл бұрын
Really lovely, thank you for sharing.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jirimondo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the glimpse of Lunigiana. Looks cooler than last July 4th (it was hitting 37* C then). Makes one want to have some testaroli e pesto. Look forward to seeing what the market looks like in Pontremoli post Covid...
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jiri, thank you for watching, it's been a funny summer across Europe this year, hopefully it will last into October! My favorite are testaroli with olive oil and parmesan, so simple! Thanks for watching!
@karenb97874 жыл бұрын
Your village is a maze! But the architecture is amazing 😃
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, luckily it's really small so you can't really get lost! Thanks for watching!
@fatimaa579464 жыл бұрын
You are truly a lucky man to be in a beautiful place like this! The place conveys a peace, a beautiful landscape, it is good for the mind to be able to escape the bustle of the city. Thank you for sharing those moments with your followers. Your son is very beautiful, congratulations!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Fatima, thank you! It is a wonderful place, and I am very lucky, with the kids, the girlfriend and the house!
@brianashton14284 жыл бұрын
(Moira Ashton) What a lovely vlog! It's a lovely little village, and walking in the woods was beautiful, so glad you all had a great week there! Your little boy will never forget these holidays, I thoroughly enjoyed the drone footage, great to see your house from the air. The same here in Spain, a few abandoned houses, some bought and done up, such a shame if they are left, some are so pretty, please don't worry about answering this - I know how busy you are... hope it's not long before another vlog... 🥰🐝🌳🐝🌳🏘
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Moira, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The boy loves the village. There are empty houses across southern Europe, but so many of them are not even for sale, just abandoned!
@marionsmith12374 жыл бұрын
Thank you, again. The village is so charming and its setting is spectacular. What you’ve shared has allowed me a glimpse of an area of our world I’ve wanted to visit. The tunneled houses with winding alleys spark one’s imagination of all the lives and history that has played out over the years. There is also a sense of “this would be an amazing backdrop for a fantastical style novel”. And there is no escaping the array of beauty an artist or a photographer could explore. What an absolutely wonderful village!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Marion, I can highly recommend a visit as soon as possible, the whole area, down to the sea, and of course the big famous sights like Pisa! The village itself is full of surprises, and I agree, very pretty! Thanks for watching!
@patassion4 жыл бұрын
Now that so many people work and go to school online maybe towns like this can come back.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pat, maybe, the internet speed is good, the nearest airport is Pisa about an hour away... Maybe one day I'll do it, who knows!
@lovicrisci964 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing💜
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@beafitze59094 жыл бұрын
Another lovely walk! Here’s hoping the abandoned areas of the village get new owners like you who will restore them and help to keep this picturesque place alive. Thanks for the highly enjoyable videos!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bea, it will be interesting to see how many of the houses are inhabited over the summer, according to the locals, lots are used in summer even if they look quite run down! Thanks for watching!
@dianesang84284 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful village
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@wowzieee4 жыл бұрын
How wonderful that the people of the village will see its beauty from above. A winter shot would be beautiful as well.
@fredblogs90764 жыл бұрын
wowzieee I think they have seen this kind of thing before, they are not primitive tribes.
@wowzieee4 жыл бұрын
@@fredblogs9076 I just thought there might be some who haven't see that same perspective. Sorry if i offended.
@fredblogs90764 жыл бұрын
wowzieee Fair point, no offence taken I am from Deep South where they offend easily.It has rubbed onto me !lol
@wowzieee4 жыл бұрын
@@fredblogs9076 stay well, new friend.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Great idea, if we get a sprinkle of snow and I'm there, I will definitely film it!
@maryg.2494 жыл бұрын
Wow it’s seems the houses are all connected and higgly piggly! I’d be lost and end up asking someone for directions to my own home! Great video, though. It looks like a gorgeous place to live. Mary
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, don't worry, it's so small you can't really get lost and every half hour you get the church bell as direction finder! It is very pretty and the people are great! Thanks for watching!
@christine33584 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us the town and the aerial views. Lovely
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@sylvievicenza1794 жыл бұрын
You are offering a idilic summer place for your kids. They will remember this there hole life. Imagine them in few years playing with other kids in both language and later just in Italian, fantastic!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sylvie, I really do hope so, building memories and making friends. It's the children that will breathe life into the house more than me with plaster and paint!
@CarolinaCanada4 жыл бұрын
Bellissimo! It is wonderful that the locals are sharing this adventure with you. I say this because at the start of this video you said that some of them had pointed out a few places that you had “missed” when filming Part I. Cute - they want to be part of this. I lived in Italy for a few years and it is always a pleasure to be back, even virtually, through your filming. I lived in busy Milano however, so my experience was quite different from yours. You commented on the occasional car driving by while you were out on this walk - what a pleasure to hear church bells and the locals talking in their houses or in the street, rather than traffic. Isn’t it thrilling that every time you log on your number of subscribers is UP! You acknowledge that at some point you will no longer be able to answer every comment…indeed you are getting hundreds with each video. We, your fans, knew that this day would arrive (sigh)…but no worries. You have been outstandingly dedicated in answering absolutely every person. Anyway, we will happily let you focus on work and filming rather than on writing, but we will miss your thoughtful replies. Do you mind if I ask who created the super cute animation at the start of your videos? It is unique and delightful.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Carolina, the owner of the Cooperativa shared the video online, and although they think I'm a little peculiar walking around talking to myself, they seem happy that someone loves their village! Milan is very different, but also wonderful! Not many cars drive through, but that's also because they can't, I have to fold in my wing mirrors twice to get to the church and I couldn't get too much further. The locals mostly drive Fiat 500s! I am amazed at how many people are watching and subscribing, it's truly humbling! For now it's starting to take longer to answer all the comments, but I am still going to try, I think that it's wonderful so many people write, and it's always so positive! The intro was done by someone on fiverr, but it was commissioned by a very good friend of mine as a surprise gift for me! I think it's great too! Thanks for watching, and for encouraging, and for taking the time to write such great comments!
@sarisafari90634 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the piano music 🎶😋
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sari, I'm glad you like it, thanks for watching!
@TheBabs0004 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a village! Bellissimo ❤️
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Blueberry, thank you, I think so too!
@mylifeandwhatitbrings99724 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another wonderful walk around and about your village. It reminded me in parts of the Yorkshire Dales in England. Lovely to see your little boy, now good was he to walk all the way up the hill. It must of seemed like a mountain to him.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria, thank you for watching! We actually live in Innsbruck in the middle of the Alps, so probably seemed like more of a molehill to the boy!
@liampoole2384 жыл бұрын
Hi Raff. Another lovely walk around the beautiful village. The surrounding areas also look lovely, and peaceful. Have a great week, and we’ll be looking forward to the next vlog 👍
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@bigdog11504 жыл бұрын
Just going through your videos now as a new subscriber from the US. Your video tours remind me of our family vacation to Italy back in 2013. We visited so many great small villages on our way from Florence to Rome and were awestruck by the scenery, history and overall friendliness of the Italian people. I'm envious of your new home and know you will have many years of family joy there. You're doing a great job so far for someone who is not a painter, plumber, electrician, carpenter, etc. Enthusiasm and common sense will generally see you through.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Big Dog, thanks for following, there are so many villages which have so much to offer across Italy, I just happened to fall in love with this one!
@ciaobella89634 жыл бұрын
Sadly, two world wars decimated the hillside borghi in Italy as the younger generations that survived the wars had to move to the cities to find work. So many times, these houses were left abandoned when the elderly owners died. Either they had no descendents, or their descendents didn't want to live in these villages. And consequently, no one wanted to buy them either. An Italian neighbor of mine told me that when an owner dies with no descendents to take ownership, the Comune where the Borgho is located takes ownership of the property. This is always bad as they do nothing to preserve them or sell them. They just crumble away. Your village is particularly lovely, and hopefully, slowly over time, people will buy houses and preserve them.
@jmbpinto734 жыл бұрын
Alfredo e Toto kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHLLioikeLVkmqs
@ciaobella89634 жыл бұрын
@@jmbpinto73 Cinema Paradiso is a wonderful film. I saw it many years ago before I moved to Italy haha. My son was in film school at the time and he recommended I watch it. You're right on about the reference in the story line. I forgot about that.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Janice, and this was the case in Guinadi, after the first war some went to the US, but mostly returned, and after the 2nd, many went to France and some to the UK. Surprisingly again many returned. There is a big connection between the village and France, and almost all of the residents speak fluent French. In summer many more grandchildren and cousins or other people connected to the village come and it is bustling again!
@ciaobella89634 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet I didn't know about that strong French connection in Guinadi. There are a few French people in my village as well who inherited their houses from French ancestors, but mostly it's Italians or UK expats who own property here now. Being in the most northwestern part of Tuscany where I am located, it's easy to understand the French presence as southern France is not that far away. I know that the Duchy of Savoy in history had originated in Roman France (SE portions) and had taken ownership of a lot of land in the NW section of Italy. I wonder if your French neighbors are willing to talk about their family's history in Guinadi. That would be fun. Pontremoli was the most powerful citta` in Lunigiana centuries back. It would be fun to learn more wouldn't it? I have taught English to many young Italian adults who returned to Italy. They say (and I perfectly agree with them) that living elsewhere made them more money but they missed Italy and realized eventually is was the best place to live. Apparently, there is a current movement in Italy of young adults coming back and building local artisinal product-based businesses, and developing agriturismi or biologico products. I hope that trend continues, even more so now.
@thundaera4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video thank you for sharing this walk about the village. Brings memories of my childhood, army brat lived in Herzogenaurach Germany similar stone and cobblestone winding narrow streets. Amazing little forests, at 8yrs fearlessly spent hours in the forests eating wild strawberries and blueberries! Riding my bike on those streets schnitzel bags full on my handlebars. The smell of fresh baked bread, the people who would greet you in those streets!! An experience for a lifetime, so glad you are giving that to your family and sharing alittle with us. Bless you.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shirley, I visited there as a young man, I had a friend from Erlangen. I can imagine the similarities! Thanks for sharing your memories!
@susanficek12454 жыл бұрын
Stunning!!! beautiful!!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@patassion4 жыл бұрын
Amazing, magical.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pat, it is, it really is!
@sheldonsworld88534 жыл бұрын
Such a shame that these houses are abandoned...a bit of love and restoration....it would make the village come back to more life
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sheldon, it'll be interesting to see how many are really abandoned, as lots of people apparently come in summer, and houses that look abandoned aren't necessarily... I'll keep you posted!
@debbydhill4 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely village! Thanks for the tour. Happy for you with the progress on the house.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@amberperli8564 жыл бұрын
I’ve enjoyed the second part as much as the first one , so lovely , something to look foward to , peace , beauty, tranquility, and family to enjoy a nice life ! thank you so much for sharing , You’re blessed 👍🙏
@DCL264 жыл бұрын
Just a beautiful Village. I know all your efforts and very hard work will give you well do rewards. Best of Luck to you and your family!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks
@soniayoung50974 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful view! Its a wonderful lit t le town. Thank you!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@odemonet4 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful! What an amazing place to spend time. Thank you for sharing it with us!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@grazynawieczorek19324 жыл бұрын
Beautiful reminds me SanFelice Circeo.🌞👍
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Grazyna, thank you, I don't know San Felice, but I'll take your word for it!
@miramans14124 жыл бұрын
Thank u for sharing - my village is so similar , and was built around the 11 th century
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mira, that's amazing, what's it called?
@miramans14124 жыл бұрын
It’s in the mount of Lebanon ( deir al Kamar )too far away but too similar to urs ,as history tells that the prince of our region was fascinated by Tuscany that he copied it into his towns . Have a look if u like and keep up the hard work kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5yZhq2Le5J5p8k
@eastcoastartist4 жыл бұрын
I’m not well today, but I can travel by watching this.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Artist, I hope you're feeling better today, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@eastcoastartist4 жыл бұрын
Not Useless Yet Thank you:) Yes much better.
@davidgane57864 жыл бұрын
I love that there's a Land rover in nearly every village , that's a very picturesque village you have found , I moved to Hungary 7 years ago your making me wish I'd done something on KZbin , good videos keep it coming ,
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi David, so very true, every village has a defender, although here they are outnumbered by little Suzuki SJ and quads! I am glad you liked the video, thank you for watching!
@reginapolo33574 жыл бұрын
Love your trailblazer 😷
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
He's always in a hurry!
@alessandraf50874 жыл бұрын
Just come back from a week on Dordogne where I thought I would be buying a house. But I will leave France to the French people. Beautiful place but not so pleasant welcoming. My parents are Italian lived in Italy for many year now in the cold England and being born in Brasil 🇧🇷 I miss have the sunshine on my life. I have the family house still in Italy on a small village situated in Calabria. Your videos bring me memories well done.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Alessandra, I lived and worked in the Dordogne, to the east of Perigueux for almost a decade, and I really liked it, the architecture, the food, and the people. Even if they take more time to open up, once they do they are very friendly! It must be wonderful having the experiences and heritage of Brazil and Italy. Calabria is a wonderful area! Thank you for watching!
@ourfloridagarden41914 жыл бұрын
Lovely
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shannonbailey82014 жыл бұрын
The town is timeless and green. What a wonderful place for your children. Your making good progress.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shannon, I fell in love with the house, the village and the surrounding area one after another!
@shaunraymond654 жыл бұрын
and here I was thinking your house was down at the bottom of the village how wrong I was😂 so much more to the place its an amazing place.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Shaun, well it's below the church which is the center, so you weren't too far off!
@Randy89234 жыл бұрын
So beautiful!! I see nothing but history and architecture and beauty. Thank you for this tour, I enjoyed beyond words.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@CydnieDaniel4 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@maire18894 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to show the village how beautiful it would be a slice of heaven to live there👍
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Maire, Thank you for watching, I think it's wonderful!
@nancykay63183 жыл бұрын
Oh to be 30 years younger........... Lovely town.
@NotUselessYet3 жыл бұрын
30 years ago you had 30 years worth of experience less! It's never too late to add to that!
@nancykay63183 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet 83 and 75......maybe not so much. LOL And we got hurt in the crash of the stock marked.... Not doing without but still....... Oh something you might find interesting is my husband owns a 1965 Alfa Giulia Veloce 1600........that he bought NEW in Italy. Base price, $2,980. He still has all of the paper work also.
@rsaya30484 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Took me back to my favorite place in the world.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi R, glad you liked it!
@amandahunt14334 жыл бұрын
Lovely.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amanda!
@moiragoldsmith70524 жыл бұрын
Stunning! Thank you for sharing your walk xxx
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Moira, thank you for watching!
@TheSoupdragon19684 жыл бұрын
così tranquillo, lo adoro in montagna in estate lontano dal caldo !! in attesa del tuo prossimo vlog. continuate così 👌
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Soupdragon, thank you, it is a little cooler in summer and a little less quiet! Thanks for watching
@larisacharychnikova71594 жыл бұрын
Very nice place. Every stone has history.. Chestnut honey.... Wow!!!!! Hello from Russia
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Larisa, Thank you, yes there is so much to discover! Hello back to Russia!
@mcvange3 жыл бұрын
I love chestnut honey, it's my favourite! It is slightly more bitter than usual honey bust still very sweet.
@Suz2424 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@annettemclaughlin68344 жыл бұрын
Guinadi is a lovely place.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Annette, I think so too!
@chicktracey1304 жыл бұрын
Tracey from Tassie here again, thank you for taking us on that beautiful relaxing walk im soooo jealous, and Oh!, don't worry yr drone work will get better, lol
@nicoeeek.71814 жыл бұрын
I am watching from Tassie as well!!
@lianegordon9714 жыл бұрын
Hello Nico and Tracey - a big Tassie shout out from St Helens! Hope you guys are well. Isn't it lovely to get a gezza at another part of the world.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tracey, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I am just happy the drone didn't explode during the crash landing on the neighbours roof! Practice makes perfect I hope!
@bhudd1544 жыл бұрын
As I drove along the E31 on my tour bus in May of 2018, I would look out at the charming villages tucked away in the surrounding hills and wonder to myself what life would be like there. You are now showing us that life and though your restoration is very hard work, the rewards for that work will pay you back many times over. So glad I found your channel and can watch and learn from your experiences. And did you know that when I looked on google earth for your village, the street view shows your very home! Stay safe till next time!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Becky, that's a pretty windy motorway for a tour bus, I hope you weren't poorly! There are lots of little villages tucked away, and even more you can't see, each with its own charm! Thank you for watching and stay safe you too!
@vecuss4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that beautiful but all too brief escape. Im wonderfully envious of you and will continue to follow your journey converting your lovely property. Keep up the good work . 💪🙏💪🙏
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor, Thank you for watching it! It seems to brief no matter how long I'm there for too!
@moniquegin84444 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your videos I'm looking at a wee place in a mountain town in Calabria, Italy, I'm trying to convince the husband but all he see's is the remoteness, I don't think its all that remote, he's a bit of a city boy, then he challenged me, "Maybe if you can get it for $20k" I'll will give it a try
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Monique, remote is relative! Good luck, you might well be able to negotiate right now in Italy!
@DBurgg4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raff....that was a mini vacation for me! I see alot of green shutters and doors; so pretty. The occassional satellite dish and cars look so out of place there. No need for a gym if you live there! Just walking about and carrying stuff is exercise enough. Your son must just love exploring👍🏻You made an excellent choice to buy into this storybook village.
@christineharmon27664 жыл бұрын
I was just going.to say the same thing about no need for a gym!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi D, thank you again for watching! Walking up and down is great, it's pretty tough on the cars though! The boy loves it and I am very happy that we were lucky enough to find the house!
@Lrianda34 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful, charming village...thank you for sharing it with us!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lrianda, thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
@addiomondo44934 жыл бұрын
Nice and safe place to live during this horrible pandemic
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Say, it has been a difficult year, and now that Italy is open again for the rest of Europe, it was nice to get away there. Stay safe, thanks for watching, and I hope it all gets better soon!
@gonzaurora134 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful scenery, thank you for sharing 😊
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jmbpinto734 жыл бұрын
That village looks like it was not built, it rather grew organically as olive tree branches from a thick old trunk. Very interesting place, quiet and tucked away, yet near the center of Europe. Over here, there was that tradition to carve on stone the initials of the owner and year of building, and leave small niches on the wall for a saint statue. :) From the air, the house looks to be bigger than average, and right on the center. Also is not looking any worse than average, on the contrary! Well done.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi José, the village probably did grow like an olive tree, slowly and seemingly randomly, with buildings being split and adjoined over different generations! There are many niches for Maria, Jesus, and the local saint St. Rocco. The house is quite big, and the roofs are good, so all is well. Thank you for watching still!
@jmbpinto734 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet -Giuseppe, we can't build anymore, only space left are the streets! -Aflredo, hold my vino!
@lesserpoo4 жыл бұрын
It’s so interesting to me how these small villages are in the middle of nowhere and have been there for hundreds of years.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lesser, there is a reason for every village, some natural geographical detail or historical reason. Guinadi was once quite large, during the building of the railway tunnel, a lot of the workers lived there, and there was even once a police station!
@lesserpoo4 жыл бұрын
Not Useless Yet That kind of historical information is so fascinating to me! Thank you for sharing!
@annettemccabe36694 жыл бұрын
Was worried before as I thought you were going back to Austria and it would take weeks maybe months before you would be back in Italy... Now I realise that you come and go quite frequently so all good! I'm living my longing for Italy through your video updates... and how tranquil and charming and of course summery the village is.. Yes you and your family are very lucky to be able to go there within reasonable travel time. I believe that chestnut wood is resistant to attacks by termites in case it is in your area... Good luck with next work task, guest bedroom... lovely! I also spotted that you had I believe a daybed from IKEA... I have been dreaming of buying one for nearly 30 years.. but cottage in Puglia to small 😭 green with envy..
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Annette, yes, we're up and down quite a bit, and it takes me a while to make something watchable out of what I record on my phone, so updates come if were in Italy or Austria. Thank you for the wishes, it's coming on quite well, I hope you'll like it! The day bed was another second hand wonder, and perfect for what we need right now! Thanks for following!
@annettemccabe36694 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet is the daybed Hemnes OK to sleep in?
@peterberry3054 жыл бұрын
I’m enjoying your videos. So lovely to see your pleasure in what you are achieving. Enjoy.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@gigss34394 жыл бұрын
Just lovely. Thank you for the tour.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
I am glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
@PiCtOgRaPHiCaLLy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another fabulous video! This town does not disappoint! 👌
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@charmees6637 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a second tour of the village.
@o2bnov03074 жыл бұрын
Nice tour! Someone selling a 29sq meter cellar was funny. I suppose if you lived there and needed a cellar... So many passageways among passageways. Do you feel like you’ll get lost?
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi David, I have a feeling the sign has been there for a while now.... The village is sooo small it's impossible to get really lost! Thanks for subscribing!
@waitaminute20154 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here watching from Jamaica West Indies while on holiday from the US. I'm delighted to have found your beautiful videos. What an incredible village so full of history. Looking forward to following you and your family , and enjoying the comments too!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi j Dale, wow Jamaica, that must be amazing! Thanks for watching, I am glad you are enjoying!
@evelynbyrd49614 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a lovely visit of the roads of your village.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Evelyn, thank you for watching!
@joconnor27174 жыл бұрын
Omg it’s beautiful.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jo, it is isn't it?
@conniekimble88604 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos. I am still worrying about scraping the paint and plaster from the walls. Please wear gloves and a mask in the future. There has got to be a lot of lead in those old paints.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Connie, you're absolutely right, I should wear more protective stuff! I have ordered a lead test, and will test once we get back!
@rosiorodezno4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, thanks again for the tour and a little bit of history on this town. I always enjoy your videos. Be safe.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Roxxie, thank you! Stay safe you too!
@beniaminosani27194 жыл бұрын
Magnificent quiet place in the mountain and also in an excellent geographical position, near the Tyrrhenian and very close to cities like Parma and Lucca and in general Emilia and Tuscany. A jackpot.
@stevewilson63904 жыл бұрын
Just had a smile at the church bell going off and wondering if i would be smiling in the early hours of the morning . It's a small price to pay for being in such an ideal location . Pleased you have the opportunity to make your dream a reality.
@kathyusa-iowa51374 жыл бұрын
You have a cute little tour guide popping up now and then. 🥰👱♂️👀
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kathy, he's always there, leading the way!
@judyrosey4 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely place. It's so good to be able to behold loveliness in an increasingly ugly world. Thank you so much.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi WildRose, Thank you, there is a lot of beauty in the world, sometimes you just have to look hard and maybe squint a little! It will get better, I'm sure!
@SpringRiverHollar4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful village ❤️ . It's everything this American thinks of when I think Italy . Your are truly blessed . Thank you for sharing this wonderful walk with me . Have a wonderful week .......Sherry
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sherry, Thank you for watching every single video I post! Have a great week you too!
@suzyking99734 жыл бұрын
What a great little village full of character. Lovely seeing everything
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Suzy, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@richardsheargold6954 жыл бұрын
Sitting here in Willenhall, I cannot put into words how jealous I am 😂. Another great video keep up the good work 👍
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, thank you!
@jeanburgin1604 жыл бұрын
lovely to see the village and the walking tour. Can't wait to see more of your house. Thanks for sharing!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@oz-man4 жыл бұрын
Idyllic. Thank you for sharing this with us. I guess there is not much opportunity for employment in the village?
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ozzy, no, not a job hotspot, lots of people are retired or work down in Pontremoli, but the village has high speed internet and is about an hour from Pisa airport, so remote working is conceivable. Thanks for watching!
@annlenthall96574 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, there can’t be that many places still around, unspoiled and simply stunning. All that history there in the palm of you hand.
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ann, I'm glad you think so too! Thanks for watching!
@realeoinarmstrong4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! A lovely walkabout :)
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@christineharmon27664 жыл бұрын
When you came around bend and you said there’s the village all tucked in and protected.... Brigadoon! The Italian version of Brigadoon! (Lov that movie!)
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Christine, haha, a musical set in Guinadi!
@strikedn2 жыл бұрын
Looks a lot like Lunigiana where I used to have a holiday home.
@zoltanm39034 жыл бұрын
6:45 Your cute old house - with a monster to the right...
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Zoltan, that is what is referred to as Casa Pericolosa! It has been that way for many decades! Maybe one day if it is ever for sale I could buy it and perhaps knock the top couple of floors down!
@zoltanm39034 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet Perfect! Good luck! Gutes Gelingen!
@karinkissinger51064 жыл бұрын
"What no Walmart!!!" 🤣
@jmbpinto734 жыл бұрын
No, but there is a "Cooperativa" that must account for something!
@karinkissinger51064 жыл бұрын
@@jmbpinto73 it was a joke! I hate Walmart I'm always saying I would love to live somewhere in the world where I never see another Walmart!
@jmbpinto734 жыл бұрын
@@karinkissinger5106 I got that! Now imagine a "cooperativa" near the average town with Walmart...
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Karin, no, and no McDonalds!
@healingscleroderma4 жыл бұрын
Just WOW!🌺🦋🍃😊
@peterolsen64542 жыл бұрын
These are great walk abouts, thank you.
@Iloathsnow4 жыл бұрын
You really hit the jackpot finding your house. Cannot imagine a more beautiful setting for a woderful house. Will you show us the great things you have been working on? Please, pretty please!
@NotUselessYet4 жыл бұрын
Hi Loather, I am a lucky man! I will show lots more soon, it's finding the time to edit the videos, with the kids, work and so on...
@reneesmith6954 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Gorgeous area! Thank you for sharing! ❤️