Over the last couple of years, I have been tentatively investigating potential opportunities as a teacher of English in or around one of Italy’s growing number of Geoparks; you can now find them in Tuscany, Campania, Trentino, Sardinia, Liguria and Sicily. Although the spectacular natural landscapes themselves are enough to attract international tourists to these places, the Geoparks emphasise the relationships between the geological resources and the cultural development that gives each of these areas its own distinctive character. From the siting of ancient settlements, which perch on easily defended hill top positions, to the exploitation of minerals and building stone, the two are inextricably linked. For the moment, my eyes are on the Geoparks of Sicily, not least because I am developing contacts with producers of “tavoli di pietra lavica ceramizzata” – another instance of geology being intertwined with art and design. More to follow soon......
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Over the last couple of years, I have been tentatively investigating potential opportunities as a teacher of English in or around one of Italy’s growing number of Geoparks; you can now find them in Tuscany, Campania, Trentino, Sardinia, Liguria and Sicily. Although the spectacular natural landscapes themselves are enough to attract international tourists to these places, the Geoparks emphasise the relationships between the geological resources and the cultural development that gives each of these areas its own distinctive character. From the siting of ancient settlements, which perch on easily defended hill top positions, to the exploitation of minerals and building stone, the two are inextricably linked. For the moment, my eyes are on the Geoparks of Sicily, not least because I am developing contacts with producers of “tavoli di pietra lavica ceramizzata” – another instance of geology being intertwined with art and design. More to follow soon......