After a most delicious brekky on the terrace of our beautiful B&B in
Orvieto, we went to visit Bagnoregio on the recommendation of our host. It was well worth the half hour drive. This small village perched on a limestone outcrop is known as the disappearing village. As the limestone erodes, the village is crumbling around the outside. We could see some parts that have been blocked off & what were once people's homes breaking up. But what a gorgeous little place... We had to walk across a bridge which became very steep for the last half... & I mean very steep. This is the only access to the village. There is lots of repair work going on & the only way to get stuff in is via this bridge. They use small trucks about the size of a quad bike... Holds a small amount of gravel & a couple of bags of cement!! Headed back to collect our bags to go to Assisi via Lake Tresimona(??). A quick lunch at 3 pm beside Italy's 4th largest lake... Very blue/green...quite a few hardy souls out swimming & topless sunbathing ... Then 2 hrs drive to reach Assisi... Where we had to call our host for the night to be guided to our accommodation... What a drama... Got the directions but because she spoke so quickly, I couldn't understand the name of the road...so we headed off in what was the wrong direction... Another call & she came to meet us so we could follow her... After a few mms she stopped & told us to stay well back for the next section or would be eating her dust ( her words)
... This we did but she keptlowing down on a very steep drive covered in loose gravel... We lost traction & had quite a few anxious minutes. Anyway the place is lovely... Dry quiet out in the country. Back down the drive for apbely dinner then back for a few drinks then bed. Today we head in to Assisi then ho Ancona to catch our ferry to Split overnight. Hope all are well... Our love to everyone
Hello Barkers. Didn't get to say bon voyage but great to get on board your travels. Fair dinkum, I've got nothing. I bragged about 3 seats to Paris when you jagged business class. Well done and I hope you arrived better prepared and rested than we did. I didn't even know Rome had a ring road. Great to hear about other places I'm yet to discover. I was thinking of getting John to drive me next time but he sounds like he's too busy spinning the wheels of his minibus. You are obviously staying outside of Assissi but the countryside is beautiful isn't it. Don't forget to go to the castle on the top of the town and experience the walk trough the wall to the far tower. You can also see the chewy fence and donate if you get the urge.
ReplyDeleteHave fun and I will follow closely now that I have your blog address. Enjoy the sailing and I hope you have fair weather for your travels. Enjoy. Lucas/Lany and the kids.
What you are seeing is sooooo different to the others, and just as enjoyable...... sitting in our chairs. hear many times how steep stairs, roads etc, but you take the cake. Boy, will you have calf muscles! Bagnoregio, what a special treat for you, Both well Much love, Mum Dad
ReplyDeletesounds like lots of fun so far and your legs are certainly getting a work out. i remember those hill top towns/villiages!!
ReplyDeletehope you amnage to get some rest on the overnight ferry...remember those too
love you xx
Hi. Finally I'm getting in on reading these travel adventures. So much going on while I've just been doing my usual work n stuff. Enjoy the cruise..will you get photos up on this? Love M-M
ReplyDeletechecked bagnoregio unreal, can imagine the steepness now, beautiful, beautiful Keep fit. Mum
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