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Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Carrara July 15th 2021

Bonjour à tous, En ce moment, je me sens en vacances, depuis 2014 que je voyage, jamais je ne suis rester 5 nuits dans le même hôtel. Le matin de ne pas refaire la valise, le soir de ne rien déballer, et surtout de ne pas avoir à chercher de réservation, c'est agréable. Hier au soir Super Boy, il s'appelle Denis, m'a envoyé dans une pizzéria à 100m de l'hôtel, si ce n'est pas lui qui me l'indique, jamais j'ose pousser la porte tellement la devanture est déroutante, et c'est pourtant là que j'ai mangé ma meilleure pizza depuis bien longtemps. Comme je suis rentré tard ce soir, je pense y retourner. Surtout qu'à midi j'ai carrément oublié de manger. Pour demain il va m'envoyer dans un resto plus classique à une vingtaine de minutes en ... read more
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Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Carrara May 3rd 2017

After crossing the Appenines from Lucca, we explored the Garfanana Valley which runs between the Appenine Mountains and the Apuan Alps. Atop one of the mountainous areas, we saw an amazing church in Barga. (St. Cristophanos, I think). It was constructed from 900 to 1200, so is probably the oldest we have seen. I noticed that the arches inside were Roman, rather than Gothic. Altar sculpture looked Byzantine. Windows were a translucent alabaster which may have predated stained glass windows; or maybe were used because they are lighter, cheaper, and less fragile than stained glass. It would have been difficult to transport such precious cargo. After lunch of local specialties (cheeses and cold meats) in Castel Nuovo, we drove up a very narrow, steep, and winding road to a marble quarry at Fantiscritti. You have heard ... read more

Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Carrara June 13th 2010

After we left Pisa, Filippo then drove us to a little town by the beach called Marina di Carrara, where my family is from. It was such a delightful experience and what a beautiful town! We had lunch right on the bluest of blue water at a seafood restaurant. The weather was so nice too, as it was much cooler and breezy by the water. I've now had my second "ok maybe one less glass of wine next time" experience, which is pretty good considering we've had wine with every single meal. Even Anna has been having a couple sips! …and…we might have had gelato…again… I was so glad that we were going to be near this town at some point during our trip, as seeing where the family is from is just really something I've ... read more
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Marble Mountains of Carrara overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
Marble Mountains of Carrara overlooking the Mediterranean Sea




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