Changes …
After totally ignoring this blog for several months (oooops!) ... it is time to announce the reason why! I (Willemijn) am leaving Villa in Umbria and am also moving. Villa in Umbria will continue and from now onwards the blogs here will be written by Saskia and...
My dog
Looking closely, you will see a small dog peeping through the window. That is my dog. He is getting rather old, but he managed to silently climb the stairs of this house and finish the cat food on the first floor. Rather normal, but my dog does not see very well and...
Nature
After bees and snakes ... something more soothing.
Swarm of bees
There I was, innocently watering the flower pots, when suddenly hell broke loose. The sound a swarm of bees is making, is incredible. Overwhelming. So ... I ran! From a safe distance I watched the huge flying ball of bees. They kept hovering in front of one of the...
Our snake
This beautiful snake, or one of its parents, has been living in and around our swimming pool pump for many years now. The electrician in fact, did not want to return to fix the pool lights that were causing a short circuit, after he caught sight of the disappearing...
Lovely job in Umbria
One pleasant (understatement) of renting out holiday homes in Umbria, is that you get invited to all kinds of places. Sometimes terrible, sometimes terrific. This morning we went to visit a real castle in the Gubbio area. What a treat. As soon as the weather improves...
Excellent restaurant Perugia
Finally I have managed to meet the owners of my favorite restaurant in Umbria for an interview. Ristorante Vineria Stella is in Casaglia, just outside Perugia. Why is this my favorite restaurant? The food is absolutely excellent and prices are far from high. The...
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