Saturday, November 26, 2011

Orvieto

One of the highlights of my trip to Europe was to spend 6 days on an artistic interlude in a town called Orvieto.  Orvieto is situated on a rock made of Tufa (volcanic rock)...it was the most beautiful place to spend a chunk of time. 

The beautiful Duomo

The view from my window

Detail of the Duomo

One of my favourite views

Local market produce

Wine tasting at Palazzone Winery

Views back to Orvieto from the winery

the beautiful pool at the winery (which is also a magnificent B & B) 



Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Colosseum

One of my favourite places in Rome was the Colosseum and the surrounding area.....to see it in "real life" was incredible....



and my other favourite place was the Pantheon....I just love the dome of this amazing building