Chiesa della Madonna dell' Orto
November 8, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Photos from Chiesa della Madonna dell' Orto.
Padua Day 5 Bassano Cittadella
November 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We did another day trip to Bassano da Grappa for obvious reasons and Cittadella for the walled city that we could walk on.
Yummy grappa tasting and a nice long lunch at Taverna degli ArtistiRead more
Mantua Day 1 Palazzo Ducale
November 10, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Today is a day of near misses.
We could not book our train from Padua to Mantua online for some reason so we got to the train station early and a good thing we did. The route we wanted to take had aRead more
Mantua Day 2 Sabbioneta Day Trip
November 11, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
We went on a day trip to Sabbioneta, which is an hour bus ride away from Mantua and included in the Mantua card.
Mantua card gives free access to the major sights in Mantua, including free transportRead more
Photos from Palazzo Te
November 11, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
Mantua Day 3
November 12, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Today is day of rest being Sunday.
We went only to Andrea Mantagna's house and the Museo Civico MACA Mantova, and a car museum of Tazio Nuvolari and San Andrea's Church, and the Duomo. Also did a lateRead more
Bologna Day 1
November 13, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
I left a piece of my heart in Mantua. It's Mantova in Italian, but Mantua colloquially or in Latin. It has gorgeous buildings in interesting laneways, is not too busy, and we did not see a singleRead more
Vale Tinesh
November 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
We had some very sad news this morning whilst we were at the Pinotecca (art gallery). There was a fatal accident which saw Perth's first fatality of a paramedic whilst on duty. Tinesh was a senior atRead more
Bologna Day 2 Pinotecca, Church visits
November 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Today we had planned to go to the Pinotecca in the morning and a free walking tour in the afternoon. We got an email saying that it was cancelled so we've slotted in Church visiting in the afternoonRead more
Churches in Bologna photos
November 14, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Bologna Day 4 Palazzo Pepoli
November 15, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Our ticket to the Pinotecca yesterday included a visit to the 17th century Palazzo Pepoli Campogrande, with frescoes by Giuseppe Maria Crespi and Donato Creti. It also houses the collection ofRead more
Bologna Day 5 Faenza, Brisighella
November 16, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
When asked by an Italian we met, why we were in Bologna for 5 days, we said so that we could do a day trip to Brisighella. His response was, "Mama Mia, why Brisighella? Nothing to do there!"
We took aRead more
Florence Day 1
November 17, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
It was very eventful journey from Bologna to Firenze. Our bus that was meant to take us to the train station even after confirming with the driver that he was, took a turn away from the train stationRead more
Florence Day 2 San Ambrogio mkt
November 18, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Our first stop was the San Ambrosio Market. The market was as vibrant and as lively as I remembered but much more English spoken by the stall holders. We bought fresh pasta, artichoke, beans, driedRead more
Florence Day 3 Boboli Gdn, Medici Chapel
November 19, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Went to the farmer's market at Santo Spirito this morning before our planned trip to Fiesole. The market had fruit, cheeses, vege and sauces, jewellery and craft, all made by the stall holders.
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Florence Day 4 Fiesole
November 20, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
The day trip that was planned for Fiesole has finally eventuated.
Fiesole is a quaint little town north east of Florence. It was relatively easy to get to by bus. The town was built on the hill whichRead more
Florence Day 5 Palazzo Pitti
November 21, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
We left our apartment only at 10.30am, starting our day the latest ever this trip. Or was a sale amble toSan Ambrogio Markets for brunch and to get supplies for dinner. There were a great many choicesRead more
Florence Day 6 Uffizi Gallery
November 22, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Today is our designated special day for the Uffizi Gallery. We booked our entry when the museum opens at 8.15am so we could see the Masterpieces that we liked first before the crowds descended.
ItRead more
Montepulciano Day 1
November 23, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Montepulciano is a quaint medival town. Very difficult to get to by public transport because it is difficult to find and or takes hours to get here. Ruby finally found a route that took a bus, trainRead more
Montepulciano Day 2 Pienza
November 24, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A car is very advisable for this region. We have had the most difficult time planning day trips with public transport. Even after we had checked with the tourist information and got the bus times fromRead more
Montepulciano Day 3 Montefollonico
November 25, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
We had planned to take the bus to Montefollonico and hike the 7.5 km back to Montepulciano. When we got to the tabacco shop to buy it tickets, their machine was broken. So, plan B
was a 14km loopRead more
Montepulciano Day 4
November 26, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
We must be truly travel weary. Less than 2 weeks before going home. We started our day at 1030am, which would have been unheard of even a week ago.
We went to the Christmas markets and wereRead more
Montepulciano Day 5
November 27, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
We did a hike outside the walls of Montepulciano to Church of Maria Querce. When we got about 3km into the hike, there was a turn off to Sant Albino town which Ruby decided would be a more interestingRead more
Perugia Day 1
November 28, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Our travel from Montepulciano to Perugia went uneventfully. Buses and trains behaved and arrived on time.
I even had time for an expresso between bus and train from a patischeria run by an Italian,Read more
Perugia Day 2
November 29, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
We had a very restful day as Ruby is getting over a bit of a cold. We visited the Duomo di San Lorenzo. Beautifully frescoed with some beautiful artwork. Best of all, it's free to enter.
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