Between the helter skelter of Rome and Florence we decided to chill out for a few days in Umbria, Tuscany's lesser known cousin. We were on the Lago Trasimeno where we stayed at a hostel which lent out free bikes, had a pool, hammocks, free internet, a guest kitchen - bliss in other words!
But, as good travellers, we squeezed in a bit of time for some sightseeing to Perugia (Umbria's capital) and Assisi (of St Francis fame). Assisi was all about the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, which housed some famous Giotto frescoes that Amelia had studied at school.
Perugia was shut on a Monday, which was when we arrived. It has a GREAT mini-metro though, like something straight out of the movies (try this link for a video of it). Made our day basically!
More time in the pool followed, then back into the hecticness that is Florence.
But, as good travellers, we squeezed in a bit of time for some sightseeing to Perugia (Umbria's capital) and Assisi (of St Francis fame). Assisi was all about the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, which housed some famous Giotto frescoes that Amelia had studied at school.
Perugia was shut on a Monday, which was when we arrived. It has a GREAT mini-metro though, like something straight out of the movies (try this link for a video of it). Made our day basically!
More time in the pool followed, then back into the hecticness that is Florence.
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