Arta Terme
I awoke to blue skies—the first since my arrival in Sauris—and some uncomfortably sore muscles from the previous day’s hike. At least I could take it easy, for today I…
Sauris: On the Trail of a Malga
Despite the oompah band playing outside my window for half the night, I still managed to get to sleep, thanks to my trusty earplugs. It was now my final day…
Sauris: Festa del Prosciutto
The next morning, I was awakened by a rooster’s crow and the heavy patter of raindrops on my window. Outside, all of Sauris was bustling to prepare for the opening…
Sauris: Prosciuttificio Wolf Sauris
The forecast had predicted clouds and a chance of rain for my remaining three days in Sauris di Sotto. Sure enough, I awoke to a string of low, wispy clouds…
Sauris: Ristorante Alla Pace
On my first morning in Sauris, I awoke to cloudy skies and a forecast of rain. After a yummy breakfast of muesli and yogurt, I set out to look for…
Sauris: Ristorante Kursaal
The day I had been waiting for was finally here! I would be leaving Udine for a three-week stay in the mountains of Carnia. I had hotel reservations in five…
Intermission
It was June 2004 when Mike and I returned to San Francisco. I had over a year to prepare for my next trip, which would take me once again throughout…
New Travel Highlights on Afar
Check out my latest travel "Highlights" on Afar.com: a festival of cheese and Friuli's largest palazzo.
New Travel Highlights on Afar
Check out my new travel "Highlights" on Afar.com: a pumpkin festival and my favorite village in Carnia.
Carnia in Winter
Last night at dinner, my friend Liviana had mentioned it might be snowing in Carnia today, so I dressed in extra layers. Five layers on top and three on the…