It had been a full on week. Travelling and being out and about all day had taken its toll. A month into our trip we were pretty much exhausted. Of course so were the girls, but even they still had more energy than us. Thea was essentially bouncing off the walls of our small apartment….
Tag: Italy
Tiny quarters and big ski progress in Cervinia
Despite leaving with plenty of time to spare after Evie’s first nap at 10am for a 2.5 hour drive to Cervinia, another crazy travel day of no sleep and stress ensued. One bright note was stopping in a very small Italian village where Craig and Thea were treated to a horse and cart ride around…
Feeling the Italian vibes in Verona
It’s been a full on last week for us. So apologies for the delay in sharing my latest musings and adventures with you. Last Wednesday we left our gorgeous apartment in Riva del Garda for our drive to Milan. After the frustration of being unable to find either real gelato or pizza or pasta anywhere…
Riva del Garda – Dead in Feb
After our very long car ride we decided to have a car-free day. It had been an early start, so once Evie had napped we headed out for coffee. We hadn’t had much use for our pram in the last few places we’d stayed (except as a snow gear carting device) but today we found…
When the Moon hits your eye, make a big big pizza pie with amore; Day 24
Pizza. Yum. The Modern Pizza originates from Naples, Italy where it has a thin base covered with tomato paste. The Naplese pizza has a tomato base, with anchovies on top and sprinkled with oregano. My favorite memory of Pompeii was watching two loud Italian Pizza Chefs, throwing the base and covering it with delicious toppings….
Spaghetti con ragu di carne e verdure; Day 23
Ah it’s back to Italy tonight. The beautiful aromas of frying garlic and olive oil filled our nostrils as we created our masterpiece. In Italy it is typical to eat two large meals per day – consisting of an entree, primi piatti, seconde and dessert. However this evening we will be having a primi piatti…
Romantic Roma; Manzo, Monuments and Metros
After our semi disastrous trip to Naples, it was nice to arrive back in Roma. Our fabulous host, Claudia, at the B & B Oro, was able to accomodate us for an extra night and kindly picked us up from the metro station closest to the B & B. We settled in quickly and then…
Naples/Pompei; Ruins, Rubbish and Ridiculously Narrow Roads
We left a cold and wet Perugia on Sunday morning with heavy hearts and hopped on the train to Naples, via Roma Termini. Despite the long hours and frequent stops made by the trains, I love the opportunity it provides to see the countryside. Naples is a place that has always received mixed reviews. Some…
Astounding Assisi: Churches, Cobblestones and Castles
On a cold and wet morning in Perugia, I bravely decided to leave Craig behind working and took a solo day trip to Assisi (A 25 minute train trip). Assisi is a medieval fortress town in the middle of Umbria. It is famous for its’ multiple churches (7 in fact) and affinity with Saint Francis,…
Perugia; Towers, Thunder and Terrific tables of Food
Departing Florence was such sweet sorrow, but the call of adventure waits for no man. We travelled by train to Perugia, the main city in the Umbrian Hills above Rome. Other cities present in this area include Orvieto, Assisi, Spoleto, Trevi and Foligno. I had spent a number of hours on Trip advisor while planning…
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