Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Terraia villa

Enjoying our villa in Terraia not far from Spoleto. It's a farm house attached to a huge mansion called Villa Pianciani which is extremely grand and used for weddings. Our villa has a pool which has come in handy to entertain the kids and for us to cool down after a long hot day.


The views are magnificent - overlooking plots of wheat and other grains. There is olive grove just near by. There are mountain ranges in the background.


The house itself is in picturesque brick and stone as is all dwellings this part of the world. It's pretty large and fits all 7 of us with no trouble at all.


Yesterday we drove to Norcia, famous for the cured meats, truffles and pecorino. Then a windy drive to Castellucio, a town perched high up the mountains. This is part of the Mount Sibillini Park. Lots of lovely wild flowers as we walk through mountain trails.