Toscana ( Arezzo, Bibbiena , Camaldoli )
Arezzo
Once again, I was infected by the travel bug and thought of visiting Toscana Orientale . I got hold of a guidebook which features the beautiful towns around the Commune of Arezzo. Arezzo is the capolungo ( main town ) of this region and is equal distance to most of the smaller towns around her.
On every first Sunday of each month, Arezzo draws lots of crowd to her antique fair. Furniture of all sorts are displayed at Piazza Grande.
There are also manay stores selling the famous Tuscany food products like prosciutto crudo and fromaggio (cheese).
From Perugia, I have to transit at Arezzo and take another train ( LFS - La Ferrovia Italiana ) to reach Bibbiena (BB) . Initially was hesistating if to go to Stia (the last station along the route). However, I decided to go to BB instead. BB is a major town to explore some other smaller towns around the region. After reaching BB station ( foot of the town ), I was finding my way to the top of the town. It was a wholesome 25 minutes walk but was compensated with pleasant scenery. After reaching the town, walked straight to Piazza Tarlati. From this Piazza, there is a good view of the nearby town of Poppi with her grand tower. However, it was cloudy that day and the view wasn't marvellous. Next , I spent another 30min to explore this quiet town and decided to find my way to Camaldoli.
At the tourist office, I was told that the next bus is departing in 10 min and went straight to Bar Tourismo next door to buy the ticket (EUR1.60). The 40 min ride was scenic as the bus route is ascending along winding roads. The leaves are turning yellow and the whole place is misty. It gives the feeling of coming to Cameron Highlands ( Malaysia ) and I really like the tranquility there.
On my way back from Camaldoli , I chatted with the driver and he told me that the porcini mushroom production is lesser this autumn as it rained less frequently as compared to last year. Chestnuts are also harvested in autumn but the way of roasting is different from those in Singapore. Ours is more flavoursome.
Once again, I was infected by the travel bug and thought of visiting Toscana Orientale . I got hold of a guidebook which features the beautiful towns around the Commune of Arezzo. Arezzo is the capolungo ( main town ) of this region and is equal distance to most of the smaller towns around her.
On every first Sunday of each month, Arezzo draws lots of crowd to her antique fair. Furniture of all sorts are displayed at Piazza Grande.
There are also manay stores selling the famous Tuscany food products like prosciutto crudo and fromaggio (cheese).
From Perugia, I have to transit at Arezzo and take another train ( LFS - La Ferrovia Italiana ) to reach Bibbiena (BB) . Initially was hesistating if to go to Stia (the last station along the route). However, I decided to go to BB instead. BB is a major town to explore some other smaller towns around the region. After reaching BB station ( foot of the town ), I was finding my way to the top of the town. It was a wholesome 25 minutes walk but was compensated with pleasant scenery. After reaching the town, walked straight to Piazza Tarlati. From this Piazza, there is a good view of the nearby town of Poppi with her grand tower. However, it was cloudy that day and the view wasn't marvellous. Next , I spent another 30min to explore this quiet town and decided to find my way to Camaldoli.
At the tourist office, I was told that the next bus is departing in 10 min and went straight to Bar Tourismo next door to buy the ticket (EUR1.60). The 40 min ride was scenic as the bus route is ascending along winding roads. The leaves are turning yellow and the whole place is misty. It gives the feeling of coming to Cameron Highlands ( Malaysia ) and I really like the tranquility there.
On my way back from Camaldoli , I chatted with the driver and he told me that the porcini mushroom production is lesser this autumn as it rained less frequently as compared to last year. Chestnuts are also harvested in autumn but the way of roasting is different from those in Singapore. Ours is more flavoursome.
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