L’Aquila, Italy
September 15, 2024|
For the next 8 days I'll be cycling way up in those Abruzzo Mountains of Italy. For now, here's a quick photo dump from this beautiful city of L'Aquila.
It took 6 hours and 3 trains to get here, but oh so worth it! After a devastating 2009 earthquake destroyed much of the town, and claimed over 300 lives, the government and citizens continue to completely restore and rebuild. The result is a gorgeous collection of old structures and style in seemingly new condition.
Sweets, Chocolate & Liquor - what more do you need?
Roman Colosseum, 60 AD
Roman Ampitheater, 60 AD
So many amazing outdoor dinner spots
Fort at the top of town
Remains of frescoes on every wall
This is not Old Spaghetti Factory quality pasta
Pavlova
2-car train that brought me here
Train station lunch, made fresh
Outdoor dance party
Yes, all the waiters are this handsome
They hid us in the wine cellar for dinner
Seafood appetizers
Roman Colossseum. I'd write more, but I have to meet my friends for a huge breakfast buffet in 2 minutes then pack the gravel bike bags to head up into those mountains.
Subscribe now to get an email notification when a new post is published.
(Be sure to check your inbox to confirm your subscription.)
Currently in...
Philadelphia, plus a week of hiking here in Virginia (home of Cooter's Garage)
Heading to...
Scotland, France, New Brunswick, Newfoundland. Please share any sites, people or ideas by email.