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abril - maio 2024
  • Debra Parnell
Starting in Vienna and then going all the way around Italy! Leia mais
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  • Debra ParnellViajanteItaly 2024

    Bari 1

    12–14 de mai. 2024, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Bari - More than Pasta Nonnas!
    A long train trip today - 6 hours! Z down the East coast to Bari. A lot of the route was along the coast and interesting to see beaches and lots of caravan parks.
    Bari is a pleasant surprise with the 'new town' having streets laid out on a grid, many having trees and parks, and never ending apartments rising ( only 4 or 5 stories), above the streets.
    Set out for the 'old town' which was quite close and loved the tiny winding streets, the beautiful and surprisingly simple Basilica di San Antonio, and the even more simple Cathedral, which had a service underway - in itself beautiful with choir and priest singing. We saw the pasta nonnas making orchitte pasta which is one of the specialities of this area, and walked on the walls of the town overlooking the sea and marina.
    Aparetivo int the main piazza and then dinner at a gorgeous old restaurant near the apartment.    Leia mais

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  • Debra ParnellViajanteItaly 2024
    Bari
    On the road to AlberobelloBack in Bari

    Bari 2 - Alberobello

    13 de maio de 2024, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Alberobello - Trulli, Deeply, Madly!
    A wonderful and adventurous day today as Judith and I took on the local bus service to go to UNESCO listed town of Alberobello in the hills about 40 ks away. Going wasn't too bad, with some order in place , but coming home, with about 80 people trying to get in a 50 seat bus was a bun fight, to say the least!
    Nonetheless, it was a delightful day and so glad to have seen these unique houses and the beautiful village - though a lot of it mainly caters to tourists with accommodation, souvenir shops an cafes. Nonetheless there are pockets where people still live in these amazing structures. The bus trip was great too passing through extensive areas where olives, fruit trees and grapes were growing.
    Back in Bari we had aparetivo ( you can probably see the trend by now!) with Derek in the old town. Dinner was near the apartment again at fabulous and modern seafood restaurant. A walk to the edge of old town for the best gelati in Bari ( it was yum!).    Leia mais

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  • Debra ParnellViajanteItaly 2024

    Lecce 1

    14–16 de mai. 2024, Itália ⋅ 🌬 23 °C

    Lecce - in the heel of the boot of Italy, and the most southern point on our trip. A relatively short train trip from Bari so Derek and I did an early walk taking in the little harbour and sea front (Bari actually has a big port and is a ferry point for many places) Train was at 12 (but left later due to delays - thank heavens for great cafes in the stations!) and we arrived in Lecce about 2.30, so we had time for exploring the old town after we settled in at our airbnb. It is one of the best apartments we have had - beautifully decorated, thoughtfully provisioned and a self contained bedroom with terrace on the roof! The old town was just 5 mins away, and it really impressed - beautiful cream stone buildings decoratve facades, lots of churches ( we learnt later over 100 in Lecce - but maybe that includes surrounding new town?) And pleasant and wide streets ( plenty of tiny winding ones too)! And a Roman ampitheatre - in fact 2! After a short time here we already knew we would have to come back!Leia mais

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  • Debra ParnellViajanteItaly 2024

    Lecce 2

    15 de maio de 2024, Itália ⋅ 🌬 21 °C

    Gallipoli - but not that Gallipoli!
    Decided to venture further afield to the delightful seaside town of Gallipoli. Apparently it is the “Pearl of the Ionian Sea” boasting charming beaches. There were certainly plenty of tourists there, including a cruise ship. The city is divided into two areas: the old town, surrounded by Roman and Byzantine fortifications, is on an island connected by a bridge to the so-called new suburb, the more recent district.
    We enjoyed wandering and and lunch at a fab restaurant recommended by our host, overlooking a tiny beach ( with bathers and sunseekers) and the bay.
    A short lunch and then back on the train to Lecce to do more wandering and sight seeing. Judith and I got on to the tourist train, which gave us some good information and enabled us to see things we would probably have missed.
    In a shop specialising in local produce, we picked up an orcchiete pack with spices and dried vegetables, and a jar of sugo, for a dinner at home.
    Had to pack and get an early night for an early start in the morning.    Leia mais

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  • Debra ParnellViajanteItaly 2024

    Salerno

    16–18 de mai. 2024, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Salerno - the road less travelled - via Brindisi and Taranto.
    A very early start - 6.40 am train from Lecce! With changes at Brindisi and Taranto before getting to Salerno around 2pm. I had hoped to be able to see a bit of these towns, but not everything goes to plan. Nonetheless it was a good trip, especially as we travelled through spectacular mountains, over ravines, and along valleys. The clumps and fields of poppies added delightful color along the way.
    Salerno is a lovely city, modern and relaxed with a charming old quarter, where our airbnb was located. We had a good wander before finding somewhere for a drink and then dinner. Our wanderings took us along the seafront, and to some of the little piazzas and lanes we walked last time we were here (Christmas 2019) for the Festival of Lights.    Leia mais

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  • Debra ParnellViajanteItaly 2024

    Salerno 2

    17 de maio de 2024, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Amalfi - By the sea, by the beautiful sea.
    A lovely trip by ferry to Amalfi - unfortunately along with hoardes of other tourists - mainly tour group members.
    10.30 and already the place was packed with people. That and the prices for food, coffee and souvenirs did detract a little from the beautiful town and sparkling waters via the Mediterranean.
    Derek was planning on doing La Sentieri degli Dei (the Walk of the Gods) but after being given wrong bus time (though this did give us time for more exploring) and waiting in the sun for more than 30 mins for the bus to arrive (late) Derek gave up on the idea. We decided not to go on to Pisitana which would likely be even busier, and instead had a lovely lunch in a cafe a little off the tourist route, a scrummy ( but pricey) lemon sorbet, and looked in some shops.
    We caught the bus back to Amalfi, braving the windy road, traffic, crazy drivers (including our bus driver!) And the packed bus and standing room. On top of all that, the heat got to me where I was standing in the bus doorway, and I fainted (has never happened to me before!) elegantly subsiding to the floor. Bless the people who got the bus driver to stop, helped me off the bus, found me a seat at the front in airconditioned comfort, and the man who gave me his cap to fan myself! I was ok, but had a quiet lie down before we nonetheless headed out for dinner.    Leia mais

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  • Debra ParnellViajanteItaly 2024

    Naples 1

    18–22 de mai. 2024, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    In old Napoli - that's amore!
    Managed to get out for a morning run along the waterfront in Salerno, before heading off for our train to Napoli!
    We started out on a warm morning, and stopped for coffee at a cafe near the station before pretty impressive thunder and lightning and subsequent rain put a bit of a dampener on things!
    Arrived in Naples about 12.15 and in lovely Vomero about 1. Just a 10 min walk to our airbnb which is in a lovely building and location. However the continuing drizzle and cool weather convincedbus to focus on washing clothes and resting up for a big few days.
    Our dear friends Elisabetta and Vincenzo had invited us to join us them at their friend's house for dinner. We only later found out that it was said friends birthday! Luckily we had bought some flowers and I had chocolate with Australian flavours that I had brought from home to offer as a gift and thanks for inviting us. Judith decided to have quiet night and so D&i put on our best and cleanest clothes for the occasion.
    It was lovely reuniting with Elisabetta and Vincenzo and Stella ( who we thought was somewhere else in Europe) and Angela and Luigi who we had met previously, and making new friends over the course of the evening such a privilege to be invited and spend time with these wonderful people. And so much wonderful food!
    It was quite a late night - and we were the first to leave (at 12 30), making our way through the busy and lively streets of Volmero on a Saturday night.    Leia mais

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    Naples 2

    19 de maio de 2024, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Naples - so many memories - and making new ones!
    A fabulous day with dear friends and re-familiarising ourselves with the historic centre.
    A walk to Floridiana Gardens to start the day followed by a panoramic breakfast ( caffe and sfogliatelli at San Elmo Castel) with our dear friends. Unfortunately, haziness prevented the spectacular views of Vesuvio, the city and the bay that we were hoping for - but nonetheless beautiful and always a highlight.Then the walk down to the Spanish Quarter and along SpaccoNapoli (the street that bisects Naples) to the historic centre. A beautiful lunch of pizza finished off the first part of our day. Then it was wandering and enjoying the vibrancy of Naples, with drinks at the lovely Piazza Bellini and a visit to the 'Presepe Street'. Finally, home by funicular for a night in.Leia mais

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    Naples 3

    20 de maio de 2024, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Sorrento - the original!
    A beautiful day in Sorrento. We travelled by ferry which was lovely, but would have been better without haziness, and with sunshine sparkling on the blue waters of Bay of Naples - but you can't have everything I guess!
    The port at Sorrento is at the base of towering cliffs, but fortunately someone thought to put in a lift! Lots of people sunning themselves in the beach clubs and enjoying the waters - made me wish I'd brought my bathers (I have been lugging them around for 4 weeks!).
    Not surprisingly Sorrento was bursting with tourists, but we entered the fray with gusto enjoying a bit of retail therapy. And we found a lovely restaurant tucked away off the tourist trail.
    Ferry trip back to Naples later in the afternoon, and after visiting some key locations- the Galleria ( which does look more than a little like Milan's galleria and even a bit like Melbourne's Block Arcade) and Piazza Plebiscito (which does have a passing resemblance to St Peter's Square) I took the chance to add to our presepe collection.
    Dinner in after another long day.    Leia mais

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    Naples 4

    21 de maio de 2024, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    Pompeii
    Yes 4 nights and almost 4 days in Naples - but still not enough!
    Today we headed off to Pompeii, so big day of walking, cobble stone hopping and heat. Amazing nonetheless.
    My second visit and I really can't feel I have 'seen' it. There's more to discover, new views to take in, and of course the sheer size, extent of devastation, and the miracle of it being unearthed and preserved, makes a return trip worth it.
    Home for a bit of a rest and to start packing.
    Dinner with Elisabetta, Vincenzo and Stella to mark our final night and say goodbye. We went to same restaurant as last time we were here - so excellent pizza. Lovely time with them, and sad to be saying goodbye when it feels we've only just got here!
    Not too late a night in preparation for our final leg of the trip - Rome!    Leia mais

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