Blogs from Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

Greg: Looking at a map, it seemed quite logical to us that after spending some time in Bologna, we would head down the east coast via Pescara, possibly Foggia then come back west to Naples/Pompei. However, upon arriving we learnt that a direct line to Naples didnt exist (the internet lied to us!). That combined with our host being surprised we had chosen Pescara to visit given its reputation (and told not to go further to Foggia) made us rethink and instead stay the one night before going back up to Rome then south from there. After some communication mishaps with our host we finally located our accommodation, and went straight into plans for dinner as it was already around 9pm. Deciding against getting a local pizza we bussed back to the main town and walked ... read more

Date Friday 24th September 2010 City Sorrento/ Monte Cassino/ Pescara Climate low 14c - high 23c - fine and sunny Today we packed up and left our lovely Secret Garden. We were headed for Pescara on the East Coast beaches of Italy. On the way we stopped at Monte Cassino to see the Abbey but unfortunately we were a little later than expected and closing time for siesta was at 12.30pm, just minutes away. We had time to quickly poke our heads in and take some photos. The abbey was completely destroyed by bombing in 1944, but was rebuilt to its original design. After having a quick look around at the grounds and in the abbey we drove down the hill to the Polish cemetery. About 1.30pm we were keen to stop for lunch. We thought ... read more

I spent the last two days laying on the beach. One day in Monterossa, Cinque Terre, on the west coast, and today in Pescara, on the East coast. Bothwere stunning, and HOT. I'm sporting a nice tan. Not much else to say, I leave tomorrow and tonight am going for one last walk in RoMe and have my last gelato. Amazing vacation!! Will post pictures as soon as I get home... read more

Merry Christmas Everyone!! Again it has been a while since I sent out a Travel Blog. I have been pretty busy in Italy helping my mate out re-wiring his house. I have also not had a good internet connection as all the free broadband hook ups are outside of the sticks where I am at the moment. I have got myself an Italian pay as you go card so I should be able to get internet connection for Christmas and say hello to you all - still some ‘t’s to cross on the Italian way of making things happen over here.. Since my last Travel blog, I have not been travelling as I am in a little village called Alanno near Pescara on the east coast of Italy. I will be here for over the Christmas ... read more

I cant believe another month has gone by, and way too fast. And what an amazingly busy and wonderful month its been... Firstly I went to Pisa!!! That place is incredible. And I can now say I sat and ate a panini infront of the Leaning tower of Pisa :) Oh yeah! lifes good! haha So my host brother moved to a University up the North of Italy and we had an excuse to have a bit of a road trip. We drove through Tuscany and made our way up to La Spezia. That city is soo beautiful. I think its proberly my favourite city so far in Italia, which is really saying something, cause to me every city is so incredible breath-takingly beautiful. Its one of those cities that in my opinion has everything. Its ... read more