Travel in the time of coronavirus
I am supposed to be in Sicily now. I was planning to spend a month there to attend a conference, take some sponsored tours, and then spend three weeks slowly wandering the island with my Read More …
Category: Italy
Fall in Italy
An Italian itinerary for Rome, Umbria, and Tuscany Day 1: Rome Ristorante Il Secchio Since we haven’t really eaten anything for what seems like a very, very long time (breakfast on the plane was inedible), Read More …
From the Mountains to the Coast
It is a stunningly beautiful morning as we leave Trevi. We drive down through the olive groves, wishing we had more time to explore here. Actually, there are a lot of places we would like Read More …
Sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Italy
Apparently the overlook at Piazzale Michaelangelo is THE place to be for sunset in Florence. It is pretty much mobbed when we arrive. The view is lovely, the light continually changing as the sun moves Read More …
Solitude is golden in Florence, Italy
Ah, Sunday morning in Florence. The churches will be filled with worshipers this morning, so the city – and particularly the plaza around the duomo – should be peaceful for once. It is just a Read More …
A few parting images of Orvieto, Italy
Having sent off much of the rest of our group, we have a bit more time to wander through the fog on our own. It’s a quiet morning, with only a few people going about Read More …
Wandering ancient streets in Orvieto, Italy
Our walk to and from the San Giovenale took us along the wall and through the seemingly ancient Quartiere di Serancia. We found a few unexpected surprises along the way, including an open door that Read More …
San Giovenale in Orvieto, Italy
San Giovenale is reputed to have been built in 1004 and may be the oldest church in the city. Like all old churches, it bears evidence of change over time, but it is one of Read More …
Around the Instituto San Lodovico, Orvieto, Italy
We have been staying at the Istituto San Lodovico, a convent and former women’s school connected to the church of San Lodovico. Today it is run by the Sisters of Compagnia di Maria of Our Read More …
Palazzone winery, Italy
This afternoon’s assignment is a visit to a local winery. (Another reason I am loving this class!) Palazzone is a beautiful family winery just outside Orvieto that produces lovely wines. We get a full tour, Read More …