We're Back.....
le tartarughe After Covid, four years, and two false starts, we have finally arrived at our little house in Italy. Amazed that few things had changed, it was time to revisit the familiar sights. In no particular order: 1. Enjoying fresh orange juice and cappuccino – I enjoy an occasional coffee from Starbucks. Still, their cappuccinos are awful, so savoring a solid espresso (with or without milk) was divine. 2. Visiting the local turtles – These turtles have been here for at least ten years and seem fine. I counted at least five; apparently, they have been breeding. 3. Saying hey to Irina and Mary and having a white wine at Bar Mary. We can spend hours here watching the piazza's actions and reading. 4. Visiting the owner of Delizia Gelateria – finding that they now have dark chocolate gelato and spruced-up outdoor seating. 5. Seeing John and Katherine – these very kind people welcomed us to Umbertide many years ago and still enjoy keeping up with us. Can still see John