Assisi and becoming Itailian

Today, day 2 of Montilfalco, we went to Assisi to see where St Francis got his start, and where he died. He grew up in a wealthy family, but renounced worldliness to serve the poor and fight against corruption. We STILL need him today! There were winderful frescos in all 6 churches we went to today! Here's a baroque church!

We always have plenty of time to wander in our own, so of course we headed right for food. I was after panchetta, and found a great little deli that has, as is typical here, multiple generations of a family working there. So, as the son made our sandwiches, the father fed us samples of truffels, aged balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. We of course bought some!

Every way we turn, the Umbrian countryside is beautiful. Olive trees, vinyards, limestone clocktowers, it's just...wow!

Now we're back to our villa for a relaxing afternoon IN THE POOL!

It's a PERFECT day! Humidity is down, temp about 80, and I finally got some good medicine (I hope) for my rash. Next up...watching how dogs hunt truffle this evening, then another fabulous dinner! 

Ok, gotta go now, the pool is calling again!