Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been more active and exploring further afield. As lovely as Ferrara and the Po delta is, we’ve been yearning for hills, which you’d think wouldn’t be an issue being from the Lincolnshire fens! So we’ve had a few trips south to the hills near Bologna. On one occasionContinue reading “The best wild camping spot near Parma”
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Freedom at last
After 10 weeks of lockdown here in Italy, the day came when we were allowed out! Phase two means we can now travel within the region of Emilia-Romagna to exercise or visit relatives. Cafes, bars, restaurants, beauty salons and shops reopen on May 18th, the latter of which I’m personally counting down the days until,Continue reading “Freedom at last”
Escape to Venice
This last week has been quite eventful one way or another! We’ve recently received the news that Mr BND has been offered a more senior position, which is absolutely fantastic and I couldn’t be prouder of him. But it does mean that the job here is no longer suitable. Oh dear! We suffered a fewContinue reading “Escape to Venice”
Boungiorno Bologna
Half an hour South of Ferrara is Bologna. Nestled on the edge of the valley it marks the start of the rolling hills to the South. It has the world’s oldest University, which dates back to 1088, and has been a significant settlement due to it’s position on two important roman roads that intersect theContinue reading “Boungiorno Bologna”
The road to Ferrara
We made it! I’m currently sat outside our local bar (which I’ve already decided is one of my favourite) in the sunshine with a vino rosso. I can’t begin to convey how good it is to be here. There’s been so many times in the past year where I didn’t want to let myself believeContinue reading “The road to Ferrara”
T-Minus 17 Days
Welcome to my first blog post. Thanks for sticking with it to this point! I’m currently struggling to get to sleep due to the amount of stuff going through my head. In 17 days Mr BND and I are moving to Italy. It’s all starting to seem very real. Much more real than when weContinue reading “T-Minus 17 Days”
Brand New Day 