Monthly Archives: May 2016

Day 13 – Perugia for a day

Posted on May 31, 2016 by herktrav

Perugia, Italy So this morning we leave Todi and head to Perugia. We really loved Todi and were sad to leave, but the adventure continues. After a final breakfast, we packed up and checked out. The woman at the counter … Continue reading →

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Day 12 – Enjoying Todi

Posted on May 30, 2016 by herktrav

Todi, Italy Before going to sleep last night, we decided that we would stay in Todi for the day. The rain had kept us from walking around more of the town and we really wanted to see a bit more. … Continue reading →

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Day 11 – Toddling around Todi

Posted on May 29, 2016 by herktrav

Todi, Italy The weatherman was only partially correct. We didn’t get any of the thunderstorms that swept through, but we did get rain and then off and on drizzle for the early part of the day. Waited out the weather … Continue reading →

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Day 10 – Travel day – Gubbio to Todi

Posted on May 28, 2016 by herktrav

Todi, Italy Today we leave Castello di Petroia in the north of Umbria and head to the hill town of Todi in southern Umbria. We started out with a nice breakfast and got to say goodbye to one of our … Continue reading →

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Day 9 – Enjoying the Castello di Petroia

Posted on May 26, 2016 by herktrav

Gubbio, Italy Today was an absolutely perfect day – sunny, cloud-free skies, 75 degrees and a slight breeze. We walked back to the terrace after breakfast to decide what we wanted to do for the day. Sitting there, it became … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – Visiting the town of Gubbio

Posted on May 25, 2016 by herktrav

Gubbio, Italy So the Castello di Petroia is technically not right in the town of Gubbio, but rather in the outskirts, just past a town called Scritto. Today we will visit the actual town of Gubbio, famous as a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – A visit to Assisi

Posted on May 25, 2016 by herktrav

Assisi, Italy Woke up to the fog shrouding the surrounding hills. The sun is up and will hopefully burn it off early. Cleaned up and went down for breakfast. Looks like the others got off to an early start, no … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – A day of rest and a Happy Anniversary

Posted on May 24, 2016 by herktrav

Gubbio, Italy So after yesterday’s driving stress, we decided that today we would just chill at the Castello. There was a big storm that I slept through over night, at least that’s what Sue and the others at breakfast told … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – Travel Day – Venice to Gubbio

Posted on May 22, 2016 by herktrav

Gubbio, Italy This was a day I don’t want to think too much about. We checked out of the hotel after a very nice stay. I always recommend Hotel Antiche Figure to anyone who asks about a place in Venice. … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – A Tour on the Venetian Canals

Posted on May 21, 2016 by herktrav

Venezia, Italy Sunday, our last day in Venice, was a day to just relax and enjoy the not so touristy parts of the city – even though we were taking a tour. We started off with a good breakfast at … Continue reading →

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