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Quiet day in Perugia

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Friday October 23 was a mix of sun and cloud.  High of 20C.  We slept in and rested from our Thursday day trip to Spello.  We had decided to have dinner out, so headed out to the historic centre early afternoon to do some wandering before our 7:15 p.m. dinner reservation. The bus stop is opposite the church in Monteluce--- about a 5 minute walk from our apartment. We decided to have another porchetta sandwich at Granieri for a late lunch. Matteotti square Today there was a short line up for the paninis. We had the 1916 again-- porchetta, roasted apples, raisons, nuts, mustard. Cutting the porchetta Alonso with half of the panini 14th century Church of Sant'Agata- restored in 2015 Detail on side of Church Beautiful view of the Umbrian hills  Beautiful day for views of Umbria There are lots of narrow streets to wander down in Perugia.  I am always on the lookout for interesting plaques.  Another building with a plaque "Mario Angeloni was born in this house on...
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Day trip to Spello- a beautiful hilltop town

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Thursday October 22 was a beautiful sunny day with a high of 23C.  What a change from rainy Wednesday.  Luckily, we had planned our next day trip for Thursday.  We were heading to Spello, a very quick 35 minute train ride from Perugia. Arriving at Spello train station.  Very quiet- not many people got off the train. Spello is widely regarded as one of the prettiest hilltop town in Umbria, known for its narrow medieval stone alleyways overflowing with vibrant potted flowers and plants.  Its motto is: Spello, City of Art and Flowers.   It is only about 10 km southeast of Assisi.  It is located on the lower southern flank of Monte Subasio.  The population is around 8,200.   View from near the train station We walked up to Piazza Kennedy. Porta Consolare-- primary entrance to the ancient Roman city.  There is a medieval tower addition and three funerary statues mounted on brackets taken from the local amphitheatre.  There is also an oli...
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