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L’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

september - oktober 2022
  • Debi Shaw
Italy is calling us home. And home is where the heart it. It has been way too long. Läs mer
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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Iconic Tuscan Scene

    12 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    While we were sad to leave Orvieto, we were excited for the next part of our trip, exploring Tuscany. We picked up our hire car and spent the day exploring the gorgeous Tuscan hills before checking into our next location, Montepulciano. The first stop was a view point for one of the iconic Tuscany views used for lots of advertising and media. While it was disappointing the hills weren’t lush and green, it was still a great photo op stop.Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Montalcino

    12 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    Checking out the amazing scenery of Tuscany made us a bit peckish (any excuse for an Italian meal) so we stopped at the small hill town of Montalcino. Settled since the Etruscan times, this town boasts amazing views of the valleys of Tuscany with the rustic small-town vibe.

    We found a fabulous restaurant with seating in the lush gardens, perfect for a pit stop. I had the best ravioli I have ever had, ravioli with pecorino cheese and pine nuts, and Brad enjoyed tagliatelle with asparagus tips and prosciutto. Accompanied with a very delicious bruschetta and a beer for Brad and a fishbowl of Prosecco for me, it was a wonderful experience.

    Once we refuelled, we were ready to hit the road again, towards our next location.    Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Cipressi di San Quirico d'Orcia

    12 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Next photo op stop on the way to Montepulciano was another iconic Tuscan view, the famed Cypress trees around a contemporary hilltop sculpture, with views across the rolling countryside. It isn’t even the sculpture here that is the highlight, it is the cluster of majestic Cypress pines standing tall and isolated on the empty hillside. Once again the fields have been ploughed leaving the surrounding fields clumpy and not as picturesque as the images I have seen, but it is still an iconic view.

    We also managed to stop a few more times to photograph the beautiful scenery. I love the way properties line their driveways with rows of Cypress pines. They are striking against the smooth rolling hills. This really is a stunning region of Italy and I feel so lucky that we have been able to explore it and appreciate it.    Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Montepulciano

    12 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    After our day touring the Tuscan countryside in our zippy little left-hand drive Ford Fiesta, we finally made it to Montepulciano, with me only having to remind Brad once to drive on the right side of the road.

    Montepulciano is our home for the next six days while we explore more of the Tuscan region. Montepulciano has been dated to the 2nd and 3rd century BC and in Roman times was a garrison guarding the main roads in the area.

    It is a very hilly and steep town (something I didn’t think about when booking) and the views from the town and our apartment windows are amazing. While we have a gorgous view, it also means we have a lot of steps to climb as our apartment is four flights of stairs up and we are at the top end of a steep town. However, our apartment is amazing - so well equipped and filled with Italian charm. I don't know that we will want to leave here.

    After a brief walk through town we were exhausted, so we decided on dinner in our apartment and an early night so we can get up and explore more tomorrow. Our brief glimpse of Montepulciano does have us wanting to see more.    Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Sunrise at Montepulciano

    13 september 2022, Italien ⋅ 🌙 14 °C

    For some reason we were both up early so we decided to venture out and watch the sunrise over the hills of Tuscany. Walking the empty streets filled with history as the sun rises on a new day is a very special feeling.

    Even before the sun rose the sky was awash with soft pastel hues changing to a vibrant sky of oranges and blues. Mother Nature at her finest and an amazing way to start the day.    Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Assissi

    13 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    After the sun had risen and photos had been taken, we hit the road for Assisi. This town is stunningly gorgeous and might be one of my new favourite towns. It is definitely a town I would love to revisit and stay in. We usually prefer the smaller towns but Assisi won me over with its pretty streets and laneways overflowing with flowering plants and charm, and so many picturesque settings.Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi

    13 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    First up was Assisi’s most prominent church, the Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi. I think it has to be one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen, and there have been a few over here that have blown my mind. The frescos are so vibrant, and detailed, and amazing, and I just can’t think of the right adjective to adequately describe them. I could sit for hours just in awe of them.

    Apparently, we were not allowed to take photos in the church and while I obeyed, Brad did not, hence the car failing us later that day. God smote him down and I had to suffer too as I was secretly glad he snuck some photos.

    The Basilica is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars where Saint Francis was born and died. It is a Papal minor basilica and one of the most important places of Christian pilgrimage in Italy with building commencing in 1228.

    Brad actually sat in on mass which is different for him, but he said it was very uplifting. Although he did skip out just before the collection plate passed around. Maybe another bad strike from the karma gods.

    It is a stunning and impressive church, both inside and out. In front of the church is a bronze statue of Saint Francis on his horse with both horse and rider bowing their heads. It is said to be of the moment in 1204 when Saint Francis heard the voice of God telling him to leave the war and return home. I love the history behind these places and these pieces.    Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Chiesa di Santa Maria sopra Minerva

    13 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    The church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva is housed in the ancient Roman Temple of Minerva and was the next place we visited. Built in 1539, it was renovated in Baroque style in the 17th century. The temple itself was built in the 1st century BC and it was thought to be dedicated to Minerva after a female statue was unearthed. However, a dedication stone to Hercules has been found, and the temple was likely dedicated to this male demi-god.

    At the age of 25, Francis renounced his vast inherited wealth from his father by symbolically stripping naked in front of the Bishop Guido and a great crowd, in front of this temple.

    It is such a surreal feeling walking in the steps where such significant historic events took place, where religion and politics determined the shape of this country.    Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Assisi Cathedral

    13 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    After a delicious lunch in the Piazza del Commune Assisi we made our way to the Assisi Cathedral, known as the Cathedral of San Rufino. This is a major church and is the third church built on the same site to contain the remains of bishop Rufinus of Assisi, martyred in the 3rd century. Construction started in 1140.

    This cathedral has been important in the history of the Franciscan order as it where Saint Francis of Assisi was baptized in 1182 and Saint Clare in 1193.

    The interior of this church is much less elaborate that the Basilica with the majority of its ceiling and walls unadorned. The altars and naves that were adorned were beautiful and intricate. There is also a hallway of paintings of the pope. The detail and realism of some of these is amazing and it is always interesting seeing modern art pieces in such historic sites.    Läs mer

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  • Debi ShawResenärL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022

    Car Troubles

    13 september 2022, Italien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Once we had finished exploring Assisi we hit the road thinking we would visit one of the nearby lakes. That didn’t end up being the fun afternoon we envisioned as the zippy little Ford Fiesta died on us, and we only just survived.

    First the battery warning light illuminates, then we lose air-con on a stinker of a day. We finally manage to find a place to stop (bonus was it was overlooking a lake) and we then called Hertz and were told to drive it to next town, 40km away.

    Onto the highway where the speed is 130km/h. We had the windows down to keep cool and then we lose the radio and clock. Next to go is the ABS and airbags. We were crossing everything that we would make it. And quietly blaming Brad for not obeying the rules in the Basilica of Assisi as we are now paying the price for his disobedience.

    Then with 10km to go, we lose power steering and all instruments, including the speedo. Due to the loud noise of wind and horns and cars flying past we try to put up the windows, but lose all electrics and windows stay down. We somehow roll into the Hertz yard, stressed, hot and anxious. What was so amusing was the options we had – 1. We could wait for a car to be driven from Orvieto to where we were which might be a couple of hours or option 2. We could take a car from their office. As if anyone would want to wait in the car hire office for hours when you have the option to get a replacement car then and there. Of course we took option two and finally made it home. It certainly was an eventful way to end the day.

    P.S. This is not our replacement car    Läs mer

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