Pergoletta Orvieto

December 7, 2009



Didn't know what to expect of Perugia, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised. It actually have a very medieval feel to it. It sits atop a mountain and I can see why it was originally located here as one gets a very beautiful view of the valley below….and any wandering mauraders! Italy is on a 4 day holiday since the Feast of the Immaculate Conception falls on Tuesday. The ...

... villes de la region, orvieto est construite sur une coline et Emilie la gentillement rebatise orvieto "la vile sur une bosse". C'est une petite ville encore fortifier, construite sur une tres ancienne ville creuse a meme la coline. il y a une grosse cathedrale (duomo) comme toutes les villes que nous avons vue, puis il y a plusieur point de vue sur la region.

en fin de journee, nous avons visiter quelques unes ...

We ended up in Orvieto sa we saw a friends photos of the catherdral and thought it was a must see. The cathedral was like a mini Florence Duomo, but 100% cleaner as the one in Florence is nearly black on the outside with pollution. The front facade on the cathedral is covered in beautiful gold leaf frescos that were glittering in the afternoon sunshine. Had a wander through the old town which was full of life as ...

... aqua duct. As we had a double celebration we celebrated with our last 2 bottles of pink champagne and opened the Fois gras we had bought in France! We enjoyed this pissnic as the sun went down and we were blessed with a wonderful sunset that kept going and going. Once the sun went down we drank in the views of the old town which lit up at night. 21st We really wanted a sleep in this morning as our heads were a little fuzzy from all the bubbles of last night but ...

... Fireplaces
Wireless Internet Access Wireless
Fully Equipped Professional-Grade Kitchen
Outdoor Cooking Facilities
Laundry Room with Washer, Dryer and Iron
Outdoor Pool
Property Maintenance
Resort Privileges
Special Needs Facilities
Terraces for Al Fresco Dining

... refuge, Villa Torre del Falco, blends a modern and contemporary aesthetic with a traditional and rustic ideal to create an unconventional environment that is simultaneously chic, serene, and inspiring. The 4 hectare private grounds command numerous breathtaking vistas. Nestled atop the valley surrounding Lago di Vico, and bordering the medieval town of Ronciglione, the villaʼs landscape is steeped in Roman and Etruscan history.

We are planning a couple of days in Viterbo now.
Chance to look around this lovely town with its Medieval district and also to visit Villa Lante
This is us parked under the walls of the town

... is in walking distance of the thermal SPA, succulent tuscan restaurants and landmarks such as Fosso Bianco and Cascata della Balena.
Bagni san Filippo is placed between Monte Amiata and Val D'Orcia offering nearby destination for daily adventures!

... little boutiques displaying everything from shoes to jewelry to door knobs. After our brief exploration, we returned back to the hotel's restaurant for dinner, which was absolutely exquisite. Had we slept on the floor it still would have been worth it for the food. While the waiter brought us salad, pasta, meat dishes, wine, and water, for all of 10 EUR, his father sang in the background, enticing us to stay and drink more as his tunes carried. The waiter ...

... infinito". The view is incomparable and you seem suspended between heaven and earth. This drive had taken much longer than planned, and we make our picnic on the move as we drive on to Salerno . We soon realize that we are not going to arrive in Paestum in time. This despicable system of closing two hours before sunset is depriving us again. It is now 2.30 pm , and it will take at least an hour to get to Paestum , so we would arrive just as ...