Geppa, Day VIII

The following morning was cool and pleasant. We spent the whole day exploring Geppa and exploring new levels of relaxation.

Geppa, Day VII

The goal of the day was groceries. After navigating the back road down the mountain we found ourselves in Spoleto. It was refreshing to wander around without rubbing elbows with hordes of unsavory tourists but we had to stay focused on the task at hand: gelato. With gelato in our bellies and arms full of wine, cured meats, cheeses, breads, greens and tomatoes we climbed back up the mountains just in time to beat the first rain storm of the week. Since the rain didn't look to be letting up any time soon we settled down for a quiet evening of excellent food and film.

Geppa, Day VI

On our first full day at Le Stalle the passing of hours slowed to a crawl. We welcomed the cooler weather and slower pace by building a fire, taking a walk to the neighborhood ruins, and cooking our first of several yummy italian dinners. The Eresias brought us homemade salami, cheese from a few doors down, fresh eggs from their chickens, and tomatoes from their garden. With that bounty it was difficult to justify a trip to the grocery store in Spoleto, so we sipped wine, snacked on local treats, and finished the tiramisu.