Posted on September 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Think you’re the ultimate Lord of the Rings fan?
Sorry, but a 37-year-old Italian pastry chef has you beat, most likely.
The Guardian recently profiled Nicolas Gentile and his journey to hobbit-dom, beginning with his purchase of his own personal “shire” and 120-plus-mile walk to throw a ring into a volcano (in this case, Mount Vesuvius).
Gentile and his family already live in his shire, dubbed the Contea Gentile, and dress as hobbits; head to the Guardian’s article to learn what other J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired buildings and artwork he has planned.
And add Abruzzo, Italy, to your flight-cost tracking list, because Gentile expects to host visitors someday, too.
(In the meantime, though, you can stay in this hobbit-house AirBnb near San Diego ... )
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