Saturday, June 2, 2012
Day 17 May 2012
Today we went to a magnificent sculpture garden called Sacro Bosco Bomarzo started in 1552. Then we ate at our favorite restaurant in Carnaiola. Our waitress was from Cuba, so I was able to order in Spanish...what a relief to be understood! Ha!
Carolyn at Villa Delle Meraviglie
Cheryl at Villa Delle Meraviglie
Proteo
Proteo
Battle of the Giants
Tempio
Echidna
Dragon Lady
Waterfall
Pegasus
Tartaruga
Fountain
La Casa Pendente
L'elefante
Friday, June 1, 2012
Day 16 May 2012
Today, we did laundry and had a bit of a laid-back day. We went to the town of Piegaro and found a lovely place for dinner. Then, we returned to a dessert of fresh strawberries that I had picked from the garden.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Day 15 May 2012
Today we drove up to Florence. We found the same area to park outside
the city center that we parked last time. We were lucky to find a
parking place. We walked over to Santa Croce Cathedral, where we
promptly found a leather shop and each bought a purse. We had lunch,
then enjoyed the shops and piazzas in old Florence. The walk back to
the car seemed longer after a day of walking around.
Santa Croce
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| Piazza Santa Croce |
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| Piazza Publica |
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| Perseus with the head of Medusa |
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| Florence Baptistry |
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| Florence Cathedral |
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| Florence Cathedral Bronze Doors |
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| Duomo Here is the pink cloud we encountered from our dining area when we got home.  |
Monday, May 28, 2012
Day 14 May 2012
We took it easy today, because it was a rainy morning. We went into Fabro Scalo and had lunch at a little family owned restaurant. I had a T-Bone steak which was quite good.
End of the day looking out from our apartment.
Eating again
Day 13 May 2012
Today we went to Scarzoula.
This spot is where allegedly St. Francis stayed in a straw
hut after going through Perugia. In 1400,
the Franciscan monks built a monastery on the spot. The architect, Tommaso Buzzi bought the
property in 1956 and built his “ideal city” over 20 years: http://www.fattoriadivibio.com/scarzuola-umbria-italy.php
This was such a marvelous tour, and we had a very dramatic
Australian guide. His dog “Sabastian” accompanied
us on the tour.
Later that evening, we had pizza night, where we were given
dough to roll out and add whatever we liked…artichokes, olives, tomatoes, bell
peppers, cheese, etc.
Dali-like sculpture
Day 12 May 2012
Today, we decided to travel the countryside and take some pictures, since we had such great sunshine. It was great going slow on some back roads and pulling over to take pictures. Later, we went to La Tana del Gufo for dinner. We usually go there for the pizza, but we had steak, salad, and french fries. It was delicious.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Day 11 May 2012
Today, I received an email that my camera was ready to pick up in Perugia (it was not working properly one day after we got here, so I had to take it to the authorized Canon representative in Perugia). We decided to drive up, have lunch, and visit the old city. We found a lovely high relief sculpture on the back of the church Oratorio di s. Bernardino Perugia.
"After the canonization in 1450 of St Bernardino of Siena, who visited Perugia many times to preach, the local Franciscan order built a church to commemorate the saint. Designed by the Tuscan Agostino di Duccio in 1461, the Oratorio di San Bernardino is one of the best examples of Perugia's early Renaissance masterpieces. The bas-relief is layered with multicoloured marble, limestone and terracotta angels and musicians. Do check out the exterior polychrome façade." (Lonelyplanet)
"After the canonization in 1450 of St Bernardino of Siena, who visited Perugia many times to preach, the local Franciscan order built a church to commemorate the saint. Designed by the Tuscan Agostino di Duccio in 1461, the Oratorio di San Bernardino is one of the best examples of Perugia's early Renaissance masterpieces. The bas-relief is layered with multicoloured marble, limestone and terracotta angels and musicians. Do check out the exterior polychrome façade." (Lonelyplanet)
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