Blogs from Umbria, Italy, Europe - page 6

Geo: 42.8874, 13.0147We set off on Wednesday shortly after 8am from Montecatini Alto taking the nerve wracking series of hairpin bends down to Terme where the streets were busy with tour buses leaving the hotels for the popular Tuscan city destinations. After a couple of wrong turns we eventually made it to the A11 motorway junction taking us round Florence then due south on the A1 which eventually ends up in Rome.We had travelled some of this route last year - passing Lake Trasimeno and Perugia - when we stayed at Assisi, and the imposing Basillica set into the hillside was clearly visible from the motorway. Just before reaching Spoleto, we left the dual carriageway where we feared a navigation error (dreadful lack of signage) but with satnav assistance we came across the sign for Norcia/Cascia ... read more

Geo: 43.1952, 12.1303 GÜN 09 GÜNLERDEN CUMA: Ancona 'ya vardıktan sonra ,küçük bir durum muhakemesi sonunda, Passignano 'ya gitmeye karar verdik . Passignano bizim daha önceki seyahatlerimizde kalmaktan çok mutlu olduğumuz bir yer .. Trasimeno gölünün kıyısında yer alıyor ... Oradaki kampımız "Kursaal", bal dök yala ödülünü almış bir kamp. Yolumuzun üstünde Perugia ‘nın yanından süzülerek, kampımıza vardık . Resepsiyonu aştıktan sonra, her yeri boş olan kampın korunaklı bir yerine park ettim. Millet daha güzel manzarası var diye, haliyle, hemen gölün kıyısına park ediyor.. Daha mevsimi değil, fakat, gölün tatlı suyu ,çok güzel sivrisinek yaptığı için biz kampçılığın ,“neyimize gerek” sayfası uyarınca korunaklı bir yeri seçtik.. Kursaal ,aynı zamanda çok havalı bir otel ve oldukça tanınmış bir lokant... read more

Geo: 43.3535, 12.5795We started the day in Ravenna, with a hearty breakfast of bacon (not like ours!) and eggs, and croissants etc. Tom asked how they cook the boiled eggs in Italy - in Australia, his come without shells....think I'm spoiling those kids! Steven and Matt were feeling a bit off, so breakfasted lightly...then out of the hotel and off to see the sights.We had it planned like a military operation - 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites to see, 2.5 hours to achieve it. And it was perfect! We started at the Basicila Di S Vitale - built in the 6th century, this was the octagonal church upon which Emperor Constantine based his cathedral at Aachen. The mosaics in the apse were incredible - including the portraits of Justinian and Theodora and their court. It was ... read more

Assisi in Umbria Region Italy 13 October 2013 We arrived in Camping Village Assisi which was about 10 kms from the town Assisi. This town is perched on the side of a hill, which we saw when we approached the area. The Camping village was excellent. On the way to Assisi, we drove past Lake Trasimeno which was pretty big and picturesque, with the Appenino Umbro Marchogiano (mountain range) in the background – beautiful! After we got set up and did some WiFi work, we went to their restaurant and had a lovely meal. Tom even had Panini and truffles. Truffles are found quite readily in this area. The restaurant was very busy so people from the surrounding towns come to the restaurant as well. That night, they put on a band for the dancing – ... read more

Drew was up and showered, I was dragging from the day before. Come on dad this is the day we're going to Gubbio. Oh yea! We're going to Gubbio. The first thing Drew requested when we discussed this trip was he wanted to go to Gubbio. You ask where is Gubbio and why? I’m glad you asked; Gubbio is tightly tied to St Francis of Assisi. You know the guy in the cool robe with sandals holding the birds. Well the story has it their was a big bad wolf killing off the folks in Gubbio, so St Francis comes and takes a throne from his paw and everyone is happy including the wolf. Don’t believe me, you’re not the first, pull it up on the Internet. So Drew wanted to see Gubbio, I say ok. ... read more