Modena, Carpi and Parma
June 4, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Arrived in Austria with the flu so had to lay low
Here to see family but that was obviously a no.
We needed plenty of rest and hours of sleep
Before our June itinerary that we had to keep.
Our 16 year old Volkswagen Golf got uncovered
Serviced & the need of a new battery discovered.
Finally departed for our Italian road trip vacation
For Chris to practice his Duolingo conversation.
Five weeks to transverse Italy, shaped like a boot
Hours of research and planning for the best route.
Along with accommodation within our budget to spend
Free parking, a washing machine and beds with no end.
Crossed into Italy via the Brenner Pass bridges
Passing the Dolomites imposing granite ridges.
Overnight stop in the border town of Vipiteno
T’was unseasonably cold with cloud lying low.
Milky green streams gushed and waterfalls overflow
Nourishing orchards & vines passing through Trento.
From the highway glimpses of castle topped mounds
Driving to Modena where it has much flatter ground.
Stopped by our AirBnB to leave luggage in a safe space
Then navigated awhile to find a secure parking place.
Because stealing from cars like the rumours is true
Essential to leave car empty with nothing on view.
Modena is known for it’s Balsamic vinegar worldwide
It’s a small town easily explored minus a tourist guide.
Under decorative portico’s to Piazza Grande square
To Albinelli Food Market known for its local fresh fare.
Stall holders doing business made lively interaction
Sipping chilled Ruby Lambrusco a perfect distraction.
Walked into the bistro Franceshetta 58 on a hunch
Michelin star owners created a perfect tasty lunch.
Strolled along the city streets, seemingly quiet during siesta
Some decorated with umbrellas others preparing for a fiesta.
Drove into Carpi with it’s spacious Piazza long and wide
Bars placing tables and chairs along its awned, shady side.
As church bells toll, it is almost time for aperitivo
We people watched sipping a glass of Prosecco.
Crisps, nuts and olives accompanied our drinks
Could certainly settle into this lifestyle me thinks.
This region is known for Supercars, famously Ferrari
But also includes Lamborghini, Bugatti and Maserati.
The Maranello Ferrari Museum shows cars through the ages
Various speed racing models and their development stages.
Displayed on a farm where they make Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
The Umberto Panini’s private Maserati car collection sure does please.
Extremely impressive how many cars & motorcycles are on show
If you’re ever in this area I definitely recommend you should go.
Called into Parma to relive a most memorable meal
Perusing produce for the best ham and cheese deal.
Prosecco with pizza of Parma ham and Parmigiana
The perfect taste in this region of Emilia-Romagna.Read more