In Vergemoli we are very happy to have Sisto.
He lives directly below Casa Debbio at the very bottom of the village. He is about 80 years old, but he looks much younger I think.
He is a woodcutter as well as a carpenter. He cut this huge pile of wood himself last week and has been busy stacking it.
If you have followed the blog for a while you may remember that I have written about Sisto before. He has 100 speakers under the eaves of his house and most afternoons we can hear old Italian music or tango tunes echoing through the valley.
Click here to see the post about Sisto and his house.
It is great to work in the garden, or to enjoy aperitivo on the terrace to the sounds of Sisto’s music…one of the many joys of being in Vergemoli.
I love that he has speakers on the outside of his house!
By: Becky | Been There, Seen That, Got the Postcard on May 11, 2015
at 12:01 pm
It certainly looks impressive when you see them all.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2015
at 7:17 pm
This is one of our fond memories of Casa Debbio – the beautiful music as we walked to the house…what a treasure.
By: Kerry & Jim on May 11, 2015
at 12:04 pm
Sisto is a treasure.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2015
at 7:18 pm
This is great. I love it! His house is beautiful!! So well cared for. A very precise man, I’d say. Pride of place. Nice pants too. And yes, he does look exceptionally good for eighty!
By: The Daily Cure on May 11, 2015
at 2:35 pm
I saw him at the nursery the other day, buying plants. He was wearing a jacket and a tie. He looked very dashing.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2015
at 7:19 pm
He certainly look se younger than 80!
By: Mulino Dominillo on May 11, 2015
at 3:36 pm
He could pass for 20 years less.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2015
at 7:19 pm
How very lovely to have Italian music coming up from the valley. 100 speakers !!! Sisto certainly enjoys music
By: Lyn on May 11, 2015
at 7:21 pm
We look forward to it in the afternoon. He doesn’t always do it, perhaps just when the mood takes him. Whenever I see him I tell him just how much I like it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 12, 2015
at 5:41 am
What an amazing man Sisto is, especially for his age. His music must keep him young. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on May 11, 2015
at 7:34 pm
Music and hard work…did you see that wood pile?
By: Debra Kolkka on May 12, 2015
at 5:42 am
What a wonderful man and living his life to the full! I bet if that happened in Australia someone would have complained to the council for disturbing the peace! These stories of local people and the simple pleasures make your posts so engaging,
By: Paula on May 11, 2015
at 8:50 pm
I’m quite sure it would be allowed to happen in many places. It is not really very loud, just right.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 12, 2015
at 5:43 am
I would love to have Sisto as my neighbor! His house is so attractive, even with all the speakers lined under the eaves.
By: timelessitaly on May 11, 2015
at 9:40 pm
A friend of his painted the planets on the house for him many years ago…very special.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 12, 2015
at 5:43 am
Looks and sounds like a guy who has totally found his place in the world and lives happily within it! Sadly have to agree with Paula that some spoilsport would have had the local council officers out here . . . and there is that old saying ‘use it or lose it’ 🙂 ! He looks about 50 or 60 ’cause he knows how to live . . .God bless!!
By: Eha on May 12, 2015
at 2:36 am
Sisto is a genuine character, we need more of these.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 12, 2015
at 5:44 am
How lucky for you to have such a dear man close by. Good neighbors are a very wonderful thing!
By: sheilasunshine on May 12, 2015
at 7:59 am
We often pass him on the track when he is chopping or collecting wood. There are some great people in Vergemoli.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 12, 2015
at 7:23 pm
Great to see Sisto is back and well as ever! He must be doing something right because he definitely doesn’t look 80 years old!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on May 12, 2015
at 10:02 am
It must be all the healthy mountain air.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 12, 2015
at 7:24 pm
very young looking man for his age. i can only hope i can live that well. very nice pic. George Miori
By: Anonymous on May 12, 2015
at 5:33 pm
Me too, perhaps I need to start chopping wood.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 12, 2015
at 7:25 pm