They say you never visit the places that are right on your doorstep. We don’t want to get to the end of our time out here and rush to visit places that are yet to be ticked off the list. Or worse still, not get there at all! Some of the major tourist attractions weContinue reading “Herculaneum and Vesuvius”
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Autumn in Campania
Here in Campania the nights are drawing in and there’s a definite chill in the air. The much asked question of whether we also change our clocks here in Italy was answered last weekend, with us being blessed with an extra hour in bed but robbed of an hour of daylight that evening; an unfairContinue reading “Autumn in Campania”
First Check Up
If you’re only here because you’ve been enjoying reading all about my adventures and looking at pretty pictures then skip on down to my previous post about the Amalfi Coast, I really won’t be offended. Instead, this is just a quick update about my health. One of the stipulations since finishing cancer treatment earlier thisContinue reading “First Check Up”
The Amalfi Coast
In an unusual and out of character moment, my husband surprised me with a little trip away to the Amalfi coast for my birthday! He would say, the less frequent these acts of romance are, the more impact they have! This trip in particular definitely made an impact! We left on a Thursday morning andContinue reading “The Amalfi Coast”
Procida – a little gem in the Gulf of Naples
When we moved to Italy in February we never imagined it would be six months before we had our first visitor from the UK! Luckily though, all the planets aligned and my wonderful Mum arrived for a few days holiday last week. If she thought she was here to relax, she could think again! AfterContinue reading “Procida – a little gem in the Gulf of Naples”
Puglia Road Trip – Part 3
Alberobello and Matera The final part of our road trip around northern Puglia took us deep in to the heart of the Itria Valley and ‘Trulli’ country. Trulli are cute little dwellings that look as if they’re constructed just for gnomes! They are limestone, mortarless buildings that have been built using a method of constructionContinue reading “Puglia Road Trip – Part 3”
Puglia Road Trip – Part 2
Castel del Monte On our way to our next destination we went via Lucera, another pretty Puglian town which was once a prosperous Roman centre dating back to the 4th century BC. It’ s home to the Swabian-Angevin Fortress. This 13th century reinforced fort is huge! It’s pentagonal walls measure 1km in circumference and areContinue reading “Puglia Road Trip – Part 2”
Puglia Road Trip – Part 1
Gargano National Park Apologies for the lull in posts. We’ve gone native and taken a leaf out of the Italian’s book. Lots of things grind to a halt in August, factories close down, shops put up their shutters and most people seem to slide to the coast like paperclips to a magnet. Who can blameContinue reading “Puglia Road Trip – Part 1”
Home, at last!
We’ve finally been reunited with all our lovely belongings after five months apart. I don’t think I’ve ever been so pleased to see the view of three, sweaty removal men swing in to our new road and pull up outside our beautiful new home here in Italy! If it wasn’t for their previously mentioned state,Continue reading “Home, at last!”
Paestum: a hidden gem of Campania
Everyone’s heard of Amalfi and Sorrento, the gorgeous towns that cling to the cliffs above a beautiful blue sea to the south of Naples. Everyone’s also heard of Pompei and Herculaneum too, the wonderful ancient sites that we’re able to walk around and learn about our previous civilisations. All are places that, justifiably, attract millionsContinue reading “Paestum: a hidden gem of Campania”
Brand New Day 