A look back (first published 23 December 2014): since this post was written Gonzalo Higuaín has deserted Napoli and gone to play for Juventus.
Napoli’s San Paolo Stadium – home of football passion
“Arsenal?”
Luigi’s eyes darkened.
“Arsenal?” we stared at our son.
Luigi’s eyes flashed.
“Arsenal,” the son repeated with a grin. What was he thinking? Panic seized me – this was Napoli.
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A look back (first published on 12 December 2014)
Christ Church in Naples all prepared for its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
We could have been in England – the pure voice from the shadows behind us lifted the words into the church, floated them high above the candlelit pews and on towards the altar.
“Once in Royal David’s City …”
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A look back (first published on 10 December 2014): we had been on the outskirts of Naples a little under four months at this point. These were the hands that caught my eye – all I would do differently now is give each photograph more space.
The shoe polisher at the heart of the commute on Via Toledo
The morning walk to work files to and fro through the city. On a good day some will stop to add a shine to their shoes.
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The Phraser 