Good Friday in Umbria

Good Friday in Umbria

Though it’s almost 14 years I live in Umbria, I never witnessed a procession on Good Friday. Not being particularly religious it never crossed my mind. Yesterday we thought it would be about time we also participate. Glad I did! It is a very suggestive...
Easter in Umbria

Easter in Umbria

Holy Week “Holy Week” is the week before Easter Sunday—a time when many important events take place in Umbria. On Palm Sunday, olive tree branches are blessed. And it’s not just one branch; people carry whole bunches down the street and to church. These...

Mugnano – painted walls

After many years living in this area and hearing of the small village of Mugnano, yesterday we finally decided to go and have a look ourselves. It is only 30 minutes from where we live and 20 kms from Perugia, Umbria’s capital. Shame on me that I never stopped...
Pizza and Sfizi

Pizza and Sfizi

Today was a lovely Sunday in Castiglione del Lago, my home town, and many people went out for a walk along the Trasimeno Lake. Families and children enjoyed their picnic along the lake. On the terraces in the historical centre couples and friends enjoyed the sun with...
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