In Assisi, Calendimaggio In the Making – Without Gina

This year, Calendimaggio, Assisi’s stunning medieval festival, animates our town with splendid pageantry on May 3, 4, 5, 6. Scroll to see the wonders: [slick-slider design=”design-2″ category=”49″ show_content=”true” dots=”true” arrows=”true” autoplay=”true” sliderheight=”580″ autoplay_interval=”5000″ speed=”1000″]   But preparations enliven the winding medieval backstreets for weeks (months!) before – with culmination of the feverish preparations just a…

Assisi’s Rural People: Assisi Treasure NOT to Miss!

If you truly wish to experience the region of Umbria, “Italy’s green heart,” head with me to our (green!) countryside to meet our rural friends. Just ask Nancy (from San Francisco) about the experience. …and enjoy her photos: [lcaption]Nancy meets Peppe – and his prosciutti![/lcaption] [lcaption]…and of course, she must taste his wine….[/lcaption] [lcaption]Next: a…