Mignon on the Lake, Como
29 Eylül 2022, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 sitOkumaya devam et
Doppio Malto, Como
30 Eylül 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☁️ 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 mealOkumaya devam et
Last Day in Como
1 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☁️ 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 skiesOkumaya devam et
Lake Cafe, Como
1 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ⛅ 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 theOkumaya devam et
Parma
2 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ⛅ 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 withOkumaya devam et
Diocesan Museum Parma
3 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ⛅ 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,Okumaya devam et
Duomo di Parma
3 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ⛅ 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 andOkumaya devam et
Baptistery of Parma
3 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ⛅ 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 pinkOkumaya devam et
San Giovanni Evangelista Parma
3 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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 andOkumaya devam et
Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista
3 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ⛅ 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 andOkumaya devam et
Gallo d'Oro, Parma
3 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ⛅ 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 atOkumaya devam et
Food Tour, Parma
4 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☁️ 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 tourOkumaya devam et
Perfect Parma
5 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ 🌙 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 asOkumaya devam et
Arezzo
5 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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 toOkumaya devam et
Piazza Grande, Arezzo
5 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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 weOkumaya devam et
Palazzo della Fraternità dei Laici
5 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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, ofOkumaya devam et
Santa Maria della Pieve, Arezzo
6 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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 nearbyOkumaya devam et
Passeggio del Prato, Arezzo
6 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofOkumaya devam et
Duomo di Arezzo
6 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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 withinOkumaya devam et
Art in Arezzo
6 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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,Okumaya devam et
Basilica of San Domenico, Arezzo
6 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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. ItOkumaya devam et
Vasari Café, Arezzo
6 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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 goodOkumaya devam et
Trattoria il Saraceno, Arezzo
6 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☁️ 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 makesOkumaya devam et
Chiesa di S. Agostino, Arezzo
7 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ⛅ 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 doingOkumaya devam et
International Food Fair, Arezzo
7 Ekim 2022, İtalya ⋅ ☁️ 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. WeOkumaya devam et


























































































































































































































































































































































































































