Casa Carina
A converted, rebuilt barn perfect for two people.
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Casa Carina kitchen window
Somewhat captures the mood of our isolated and quiet villa in Umbria.
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Plants outside our kitchen window
Villa mood in one image.
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Casa Carina flower pot and patio
The quiet life
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The terrace of our villa
Casa Carina is part of the Altabella property. (They have a website)
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Morning fog in the Umbrian hills
An almost daily phenonenon.
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More fog
What I refer to as "soft" climate of fall in central Italy.
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Lizard in kitchen window
Native species pays a visit.
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Rising from the mist
Another morning spectacle from the terrace of Casa Carina.
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Casa Carina still life
Our gardener brought us fresh vegetables a couple of times a week.
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View from our loft
Looking out at the quiet hillside woods around Casa Carina
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Villa rosebush
With mountains in the background.
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Villa view
Almost tempts you to stay put and enjoy the immediate surroundings.
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Our own fig tree
Fresh figs every day.
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Cyprus trees and sunburst
View from the villa pool.
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Casa Carina sunset
Evenings were just as "soft" as mornings.
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Descending the villa "driveway"
A three kilometre drive to the main road.
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A vineyard
We passed it every time we drove down from our villa.
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Horseback riding in Tuscany
In the middle of farmland and meadows.
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Tuscan farmland
Our villa was actually just on the border of Tuscany and Umbria. Any...
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Tuscan tobacco fields
Harvest time.
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Preggio rooftop
Preggio is virtually unknown to tourists - one bar, one restaurant, no shops.
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Preggio cat
Was he posing for us?
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Castel Recchio
A short drive from our villa.
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Church in Cortona, Tuscany
Outside the walls of this town made famous by "Under theTuscan Sun".
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Old man in Cortona
Many actual residents of these small cities seem to be older folks.
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Castel di Rigone, Madonna dei Miracoli
Unbelievable gold-leafed sculpure in a church one simply strolls into.
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Orvieto
Clock tower in typical medieval setting.
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Altar art in Orvieto duomo
Religious statuary.
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Orvieto street
More medieval charm.
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Orvieto street in the rain
The mood of reflections on a cobble stone street.
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Orvieto street
Steep and narrow.
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Orvieto mailboxes
Do these seem quaint only because we are from North America?
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Typical products
Small shop with local Umbrian fare.
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Duomo in Orvieto
Architecturally and artistically excellent landmark cathedral.
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Orvieto duomo looms over local hotel
Character that most modern buildings don't have.
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Duomo interior
One of the top tourist destinations in Orvieto.
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Gubbio palacio
Looking up from a town square.
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Gubbio street
Wonderful Umbrian hillside town
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Gubbio shop
Fine local food and wine products.
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Fresh produce
Funghi is the focus of a lot of admirers in the fall.
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Window scene
Real AND decorative.
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Roman ruins in Gubbio
History everywhere.
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On the shores of Lago Trasimeno
One of the largest lakes in Italy and a favourite destination in the summer.
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Gelato display
An Italian speciality.
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Castiglione del Lago
Fantastic selection of cold cuts, cheeses, oil, and wine.
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Castiglione del Lago restaurant
Overlooking the lake.
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Lake Trasimeno from the ramparts
An old fortress in Castiglione del Lago.
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Spello tower with olive tree
A must-see Umbrian walled town.
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Spello passageway
Simplicity can be beautiful.
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Dressing up a Spello street
Typical of he way people care for their properties in Umbria.
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A family owned restaurant
Serving a hearty and delicious lunch in Spello.
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Restaurant wall
A family history proudly displayed.
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Spello cat
A picture of contentment.
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Winding Spello street
Everything seems to exist on a small scale.
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Cathedral in Spello
Every town seems to have at least one, notable for its history and art.
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Spello walkway
For pedestrian traffic only.
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Niconne restaurant
Nonna Gelso's, near Umbertide.
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Umbertide weekly outdoor market
They tour the area on a weekly basis.
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Citta del Castello
A vibrant town square.
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Mercatale ladies
Always time for a conversation.
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Panicale
A crew was filming a TV show in the town square.
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Panicale
A quaint, people-friendly Umbrian town
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Panicale fountain
A moment of meditation.
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