Near Deruta, an Unforgettable Rural Feast with Giuseppa

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I toured many Umbria hill town gems with Joanne and Stuart, each toured highlighted by a memorable experience. Certainly a rural lunch in the Deruta countyrside with Giuseppa was an unforgettable moment of our Perugia/Deruta tour. Here are Joanne and Stuart with Giuseppa and two of the family’s capocolli (which had been part of our antipasto) just…

Calendimaggio in Assisi: Medieval Passion Blessed

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For four days in early May, the assisani welcome the month of floral abundance, fecundity, fertility and celebration of the rites of spring with passione. La Magnifica Parte de Sotto (Lower Assisi) will compete with La Nobilissima Parte de Sopra (Upper Assisi) in a magnificent, astounding array of events including medieval banner-waving, medieval games, theater, processions, and musical…