Tour of our beautiful untouched village in Tuscany Italy.

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Not Useless Yet

Not Useless Yet

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A tour of the village where we bought our Italian villa to renovate. The village is almost untouched and filled with hidden passageways and paths, and full of surprises. This was filmed on the 27th of June 2020.

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@Normanskie
@Normanskie 3 жыл бұрын
For a young child, this is an Aladdin's cave, memories will never be forgot.
@DustyDawnaDigsHistory
@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
@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!
@ciaobella8963
@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
@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!
@Ellie.12866
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellie, once all the lockdowns are over, it's time to start looking at flights!
@Ellie.12866
@Ellie.12866 4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet For sure! I'm saving up now!
@MissSnowdreamer
@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
@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
@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
@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
@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
@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 KZbinr 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?
@maisondecouture
@maisondecouture 4 жыл бұрын
what a charming place and how lovely is to read the comments of the people who lived/live there.
@NotUselessYet
@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!
@scottb5420
@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
@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!
@nena4215
@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
@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!
@wendysalter
@wendysalter 4 жыл бұрын
Belissimo! La dolce Vita :)
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Ciao Avia, Grazie!
@charmees6637
@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
@o2bnov0307
@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
@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!
@slh35661
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharon , the travel ban will lift eventually, but until then I am glad you enjoyed!
@jamesmiller8332
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful lady how are you doing today ?
@wowzieee
@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
@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!
@MsElke11
@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
@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!
@rnggall9640
@rnggall9640 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Thank you for letting us see your little slice of Italy
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob and Gail thank you for watching!
@loriannrichardson7644
@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
@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!
@esmeraldagreen1992
@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
@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
@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-__
@8675-__ 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting history. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 🧡
@DBurgg
@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
@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!
@maryp8388
@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
@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!
@karenb9787
@karenb9787 4 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful village. So charming and peaceful. I love the alleyways. Thank you for the tour 😀
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@protectanimals9792
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, I think it's the best house in the village, but I would wouldn't I...
@protectanimals9792
@protectanimals9792 4 жыл бұрын
Found a KZbin video I think you would like. 1965 italy - Guinadi -excellent- lots of cousins.
@ciaobella8963
@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
@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
@ciaobella8963 4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet I hope you and your family enjoy your special home for many years to come.
@MsElke11
@MsElke11 4 жыл бұрын
it looks like any homeless person could live in those empty terraces.... something to think about!
@sewforlife586
@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
@NotUselessYet 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sewforlife, do it! start planning now, and after Italy try Greece maybe!
@sewforlife586
@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. ; )
@desirepflugbeil8986
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Desire, how could you leave your Greek island? Thanks for watching!
@dweamy1
@dweamy1 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for filming your village, it's really beautiful.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it
@margaritaduran2660
@margaritaduran2660 4 жыл бұрын
GORGEOUS! u're so lucky to have found a lovely house in such a lovely village.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@jamesmiller8332
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?...........
@MillieonaVespa
@MillieonaVespa 4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful village ...it’s like a film set ..
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, and what a film it would be!
@MillieonaVespa
@MillieonaVespa 4 жыл бұрын
Not Useless Yet ....something medieval or roman ....even something from the 50s with Sophia Loren on a Vespa ..
@rosellapellerino345
@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
@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!
@liampoole238
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@evahegarty741
@evahegarty741 4 жыл бұрын
It’s like stepping back in time! A hidden gem, no tourists, pure tranquility! Is it very hot?
@NotUselessYet
@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
@ShweMyaukMyauk 4 жыл бұрын
Not Useless Yet well it’s covid recovery time
@mariadigiovanni1168
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria, I have never seen a village like it either, but it is spectacular! Thanks for watching!
@tanyamarsh4392
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tanya, it is like an open air museum!
@bhudd154
@bhudd154 4 жыл бұрын
It’s all so charming. Thank you for taking us on a tour!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sacadosify
@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
@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!
@christineharmon2766
@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
@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
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?..........
@wendymaybury2132
@wendymaybury2132 4 жыл бұрын
It's sublime. I love it and thank you sooo much for showing us around. No traffic noise yipppeeee!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@sherae
@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
@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!
@markgrinter2969
@markgrinter2969 3 жыл бұрын
Thank God for that! The amount of times I threw up due to motion sickness watching these vids.
@jluttr9808
@jluttr9808 4 жыл бұрын
Just a pleasure to see. You are a blessing neighbor for your community.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi J, the neighbors are a blessing for me!
@crisayresbr
@crisayresbr 3 жыл бұрын
I Love these villages in Italy! Thank you for showing us.
@sunnyh2334
@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
@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!
@CarolinaCanada
@CarolinaCanada 4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful walk you shared with us. I could watch this over and over again.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you
@jamesmiller8332
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?.........
@talkeasy
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, you've hit the nail on the head there!
@critogni
@critogni 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lovely, peaceful, quiet tour of your village!
@PiCtOgRaPHiCaLLy
@PiCtOgRaPHiCaLLy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Great tour of your beautiful village. Very therapeutic to watch 👍
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jamesmiller8332
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?......
@CrankyBubushka
@CrankyBubushka 3 жыл бұрын
That is so beautiful.
@peterolsen6454
@peterolsen6454 2 жыл бұрын
Loved every twist and turn of your village.
@doragray5376
@doragray5376 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this delightful tour of your town. This is wonderful!
@angelahamilton8594
@angelahamilton8594 4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely place to make a home.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela, like a piece of paradise! with better food!
@jamesmiller8332
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?....
@jerridavis6462
@jerridavis6462 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed from Texas! precious village!
@KavaKavana
@KavaKavana Жыл бұрын
Just a little slice of magic. Lovely
@leighevans1394
@leighevans1394 2 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely beautiful village
@hannahl.7202
@hannahl.7202 3 жыл бұрын
Stunning place , still looks absolutely medieval , almost untouched . Fantastic ....Ty very much for showing around - I was enjoying a lot. 👍👍👍
@debbydhill
@debbydhill 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely, absolutely beautiful.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@TheGramophoneGirl
@TheGramophoneGirl 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and timeless village.
@tonyhussey3610
@tonyhussey3610 3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful village. You chose well, very interesting and beautiful.
@calise8783
@calise8783 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the tour! I can’t wait to see the town beyond.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Go Girl, hopefully coming soon!
@avroml
@avroml 4 жыл бұрын
16:30 Can't exactly read the inscription, but it looks like a plague monument (I'd guess even 14th century), with a votive Maesta (16-17th century) - this marble sculpture of Mary with Child was likely funded by the locals as a way to thank the "higher powers" for getting away from the pestilence. And, from the inscription (I can see "indulgenza"... "concessa"... "vescovo"...) one could figure out, the Catholics should believe that this image is miraculous and upon praying at it one can get rid of some years in the Purgatory.
@moniqueoberholzer1282
@moniqueoberholzer1282 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the interesting information.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Avromi, I will update this as I have been asking around, there is apparently also a megalith...
@UndertheTuscanSun
@UndertheTuscanSun 4 жыл бұрын
@@NotUselessYet Guinadi is divided into three parts: the "Castle", a group of houses in the highest part of the country; the "Piazzale" in the center of the village with the bell tower, the church of San Pietro and the war memorial; the area "at the bottom of the Villa". *There are numerous carved portals and Maestà, including a curious post at the beginning of the "Castle", surmounted by a stone with a pirate skull and crossbones.*
@marilynwade9448
@marilynwade9448 Жыл бұрын
It's beautiful and the views are magnificent
@amandahunt1433
@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
@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
@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! 😉
@nativetexson
@nativetexson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour! It reminds me of the town/village that I recently bought a house in southern France. Cheers!
@QuixLand
@QuixLand 4 жыл бұрын
that was lovely... thank you.! this is why I love little villages, the pathways.!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jessicathespy
@jessicathespy 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and I bet the local hiking is amazing! Thank you for the tour!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@heatherscott-fleming4888
@heatherscott-fleming4888 4 жыл бұрын
I love the village, thanks for the tour.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@iremfrat7771
@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. 😄
@eastcoastartist
@eastcoastartist 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely enjoyed this. Exactly what we were curious to see. Will watch several times.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@alessandraf5087
@alessandraf5087 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful I cannot wait to see the house when is done!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Alessandra, you and me both!
@jamesmiller8332
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?..............
@jamesmiller8332
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply I would love to be your friend
@eltuko5021
@eltuko5021 3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmiller8332 creep
@janicedelp2775
@janicedelp2775 Жыл бұрын
Love the village tour, you are so blessed to be there. Janice from Arkansas USA
@greenshp
@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.
@grazynawieczorek1932
@grazynawieczorek1932 4 жыл бұрын
Belisima Cita. Beautiful town.Thank you. Handsome boy 👦.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Grazyna!
@karinkissinger5106
@karinkissinger5106 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much that was a wonderful little tour of the village.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@chime-girl
@chime-girl 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That was beautiful. So peaceful and calm with rich history.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Deanna!
@williamswafford4836
@williamswafford4836 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely village. I would find it so intriguing to explore.
@melissahoneybee8493
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Melissa, it is a little piece of paradise, and the locals are great!
@jamesmiller8332
@jamesmiller8332 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful lady how are you doing today?.....
@si_vis_amari_ama
@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.
@julesb4887
@julesb4887 4 жыл бұрын
So peaceful.Thanks x
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Popmetalj
@Popmetalj 3 жыл бұрын
I only discovered your channel last week and have been slowly making my way through your journey. This video has given me much food for thought about doing something similar to what you have achieved here.
@debiforthe
@debiforthe 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour it's really great to get a lovely feel of the place almost as good as being there and it is as lovely as I had imagined your house sits well in it's setting.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@soniak2865
@soniak2865 4 жыл бұрын
A gem of a village!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sonia, I think so too!
@reneesmith695
@reneesmith695 4 жыл бұрын
Such a unique and interesting place! Thank you so much for the tour! ❤️
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@kiwichickinaus
@kiwichickinaus 3 жыл бұрын
How stunning! You’re very fortunate to live in Europe, to have so many options! I’m in Western Aus, and nothing is as beautiful, historical and culturally as this! I’m enjoying your videos and can’t wait to see the end result! 🌺🦋🍃😊
@TheSoupdragon1968
@TheSoupdragon1968 4 жыл бұрын
What a quant little hill village, love all the little passages.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi SoupDragon, I am glad you liked it, I do too!
@annettemclaughlin6834
@annettemclaughlin6834 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely enchanting place!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Annette, It really is!
@milliemcgrail8458
@milliemcgrail8458 4 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely village!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@kanscopeichel491
@kanscopeichel491 4 жыл бұрын
That was great, thanks!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@ourfloridagarden4191
@ourfloridagarden4191 4 жыл бұрын
All these terraces would look so beautiful gardened up.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@billwilson6096
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, glad you enjoyed it!
@mylifeandwhatitbrings9972
@mylifeandwhatitbrings9972 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the village tour. What a beautiful, peaceful village. I hope you go well with your renovations, I have enjoyed watching them all and look forward to seeing more. Wishes to you and your family.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria, thank you, I am pleased that you enjoyed the tour, it really doesn't do the village justice! Thank you for your wishes, all the best to you and yours!
@michaelodowd9870
@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
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Deb and Michael, I am very pleased you enjoyed it, and thank you very much for watching!
@cheyannesweet3005
@cheyannesweet3005 9 ай бұрын
Very much enjoying your videos!
@jacquelynhollinger4006
@jacquelynhollinger4006 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely tour, thanks for taking me along . I enjoy your videos very much,good work.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Louisefenner
@Louisefenner 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the little tour. So pretty and serene. You seem quite high up in the hills there.
@NotUselessYet
@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!
@anneforster510
@anneforster510 4 жыл бұрын
Love exploring old French and Italian villages, there's never anybody about. Yours looks lovely.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Anne, actually lots of people about, I cut them all out though... surprisingly lively commune!
@beafitze5909
@beafitze5909 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea to show us the village, what a long history it must have. It’s excellent to see that at least a few people live there and some work is being done!
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bea, it is a wonderful village, and is still very lively, just no so much in winter!
@grazynawieczorek1932
@grazynawieczorek1932 4 жыл бұрын
Long time ago I live in place like that . Happy happy place .🌞🌞🌞
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
And maybe one day you will again!
@parvanehshowrai7376
@parvanehshowrai7376 4 жыл бұрын
AMAZING THANK YOU.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Parvaneh, I'm glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
@dotwillcoxson5352
@dotwillcoxson5352 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and we really appreciated the quiet.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dot, thank you, it really is a haven of peace!
@rosiorodezno
@rosiorodezno 4 жыл бұрын
Very lovely, small and peaceful town, thank you for the town tour. Stay safe.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Roxxie, I'm glad you enjoyed, stay safe you too!
@b.alexandria4874
@b.alexandria4874 4 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely village; I appreciate you sharing it with us.
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@fatimaa57946
@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
@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!
@daniellebrookes2521
@daniellebrookes2521 4 жыл бұрын
Wow absolutely stunning!!!!!! Camera holder worked brilliantly too! Thanks for tour, you have me wanting to buy there now!! Lol
@NotUselessYet
@NotUselessYet 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Danielle, well if you paid particular attention you would probably have been able to see a couple of for sale signs!
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