Mignon on the Lake, Como
29. syyskuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Today the weather had no idea what it was doing and neither did we. It was fine enough to venture out for a walk around the lake (just the Como end, not the full lake) and on the way we decided to sitLue lisää
Doppio Malto, Como
30. syyskuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Well today had to have been our least favourite of the trip so far. Woke up to heavy rain which hardly let up all day.
We ventured out to a nearby cafe, one of the few open and undercover. The mealLue lisää
Last Day in Como
1. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
While our plans for our time at Como didn’t eventuate thanks to the weather being non-compliant, we have still enjoyed our time here. This morning we actually saw the sun again and the blue skiesLue lisää
Lake Cafe, Como
1. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We continued our walk around the harbour and sampled a fritelle sempilici, similar to a flat donut covered in sugar. A warm and tasty treat to enjoy on a cooler day.
After checking out some of theLue lisää
Parma
2. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Today’s destination was Parma, famous for its Parmesan cheese and Parma ham, among other things. We haven’t been here before and it has taken us by surprise. It is such a pretty town filled withLue lisää
Diocesan Museum Parma
3. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We started off the day with our favourite Italian breakfast, one we hadn’t had since Montepulciano, a croissant, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice, before heading to the Parma Cathedral,Lue lisää
Duomo di Parma
3. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Following the museum we made our way into the cathedral, where once again our breath was taken away.
Well I had absolutely no idea what to expect from inside the Parma Cathedral. Jaw dropping andLue lisää
Baptistery of Parma
3. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Next to blow our minds was the Baptistery of Parma, along side the Cathedral. Commissioned in 1196, it is considered to be one of the most important Medieval monuments in Europe. Built from pinkLue lisää
San Giovanni Evangelista Parma
3. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Tucked behind the Cathedral is another fantastic chucrh - San Giovanni Evangelista, the Church of Saint John the Evangelist. This church is part of a complex that includes a Benedictine convent andLue lisää
Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista
3. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Adjoining the church is the monastery of San Giovanni which also dates to the 10th century. While most of what we could see was unadorned and peaceful, the library was an explosion of colour andLue lisää
Gallo d'Oro, Parma
3. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
After a day filled with sights to feed the soul, the body still needed to be fueled. We decided to try one of the restaurants our host had recommended and it was amazing. Dinner tonight was atLue lisää
Food Tour, Parma
4. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Parma is famous for its food and rich gastronomical tradition: two of its specialties are Parmigiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham). Because of this we decided to take a guided food tourLue lisää
Perfect Parma
5. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Parma has been perfect. Being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the amount of protected foods that are made in this Provence, we vowed to try as many of their local delicacies asLue lisää
Arezzo
5. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Today we arrived at our last town before starting our journey home, and we were unsure what to expect, as we changed our plans mid trip. Thankfully we have not been disappointed and Arezzo is going toLue lisää
Piazza Grande, Arezzo
5. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
First up was a wander around town to get our bearings before stopping in the Piazza Grande to enjoy a couple of spritzes while admiring the buildings that surround it. This is the Italian life weLue lisää
Palazzo della Fraternità dei Laici
5. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After a relaxing few beverages and delicious lunch, we decided visit the Museo Palazzo Di Fraternita, Museum of the Fraternity. This is situated inside the palace of the Fraternity of the Lay, ofLue lisää
Santa Maria della Pieve, Arezzo
6. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
After a very restful sleep we hit the streets, ready to take in all that makes up Arezzo. Of course we had to start the day with a coffee and croissant, and lucky me, Brad found a pasticceria nearbyLue lisää
Passeggio del Prato, Arezzo
6. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We then made our way to the lush green park, Passeggio del Prato. The views over the countryside and the wandering pathways under the canopy of trees made it a joy to walk and relax. On the edge ofLue lisää
Duomo di Arezzo
6. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Next to the park is Arezzo’s Cathedral, Duomo di Arezzo, which was originally built on a nearby hill over the burial place of Donatus of Arezzo, who was martyred in 363. In 1203 it was moved withinLue lisää
Art in Arezzo
6. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
To me, one of the more interesting things about the cathedral was actually the huge, tattooed marble hand sculpture placed on the courtyard of the church. Created by Fabio Viale, an Italian sculptor,Lue lisää
Basilica of San Domenico, Arezzo
6. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
From one church to another, with the Basilica of San Domenico being our next stop. Like the Cathedral it is also dedicated to Saint Dominic and sits overlooking a square of the same name. ItLue lisää
Vasari Café, Arezzo
6. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
By this time we’d worked up an appetite so headed to the Piazza Grande for drinks and a light lunch. We went back to the Vasari Cafe that we’d enjoyed so much yesterday.
The staff are so goodLue lisää
Trattoria il Saraceno, Arezzo
6. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After our afternoon siesta (I wonder if we can incorporate this practice into our lives back home), we headed out for dinner and were greeted by another pretty sunset. Being back in Tuscany just makesLue lisää
Chiesa di S. Agostino, Arezzo
7. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
We had a quieter day today, starting with yet another church. While it wasn’t on our agenda we passed it on our way to the Arezzo International Food Fair. Not something we thought we would be doingLue lisää
International Food Fair, Arezzo
7. lokakuuta 2022, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Next stop was the Arezzo International Foold Fair and what surprised us was how expansive it was. We enjoyed checking out the stalls and tasting samples while being entertained by flamenco dancers. WeLue lisää


























































































































































































































































































































































































































