Welcome to Pescara in the Abruzzo region - home of our ancestors!
MONDAY AFTERNOON:
After leaving the hectic and fast-paced city of Rome, Pescara will be a welcome change. Pescara is located in the Abruzzo region, which is the region where Mario De Federicis lived before leaving his homeland to travel to the United States many years ago. He never lived in Pescara, but this port city is a good base for us to travel in and around the Abruzzo region. Pescara is also where Gabriella's sister, Nadia lives.
Our hotel, Hotel Victoria, is a one-minute walk from Piazza Rinascita, a lively square filled with cafe's and shops, and it is a popular socializing spot for Pescara residents.
TUESDAY: There are no planned tours for Pescara, but there are many optional activities including relaxing anywhere along the 10-mile stretch of sandy beaches lined with restaurants and bars, located just a short walk from our hotel. Tuesday is a free day so you can use this time to explore Pescara and the beach, or if desired tours can be arranged for wine tastings in nearby villages or tours to the many historic, medieval villages in the region. Please let me know if you would like something arranged, otherwise the day will be free to spend as you wish.
WEDNESDAY: For those interested (and I think that will probably be all of us), we will hop on the local bus and visit nearby Teramo where the De Federicis family currently lives. We will meet up with family and friends before returning towards evening to our hotel for our last evening in Pescara.
THURSDAY- Next Stop: ISEO. This morning our private drivers will arrive to transport us to Iseo in Northern Italy to begin our visit of the castle region, and to explore the area where our ancestors originated.
