Catching up on the last couple days...

That is Collepino, a tiny village from the middle ages.



Though it is one of the more recent villages in the area.







We took a walk in Monte Subasio, a national park just above Assisi.

Lulu has a way with butterflies.






Back in Perugia, Felix gets some well deserved dungeon time.



They did eventually let him out.
















With Guilia, Nina's wonderful interpreter/assistant/angel.



When they grow hibiscus, they grow hibiscus.



On our way up Monte Cucco, a national park in northeast Umbria.









She also has a way with grasshoppers.










In Gubbio we get our first Roman amphitheater.



Gubbio is a small, but really beautiful village.


















Another day, another gelato.



It has a really fun cable lift to get to the top of the mountain. You stand in one of these cages.


Above, the hang gliders take off in Monte Cucco (click play for video).

Do not try this at home (video).

Viva Umbria

A couple of days to catch up on, so we'll be quick!


A single sunflower in the wheat field beside our place.



Felix in his favorite reading place.



The marble detailing of the church in Perugia.




Cool clouds.


We were just wondering if there we scorpions around here. A dead one here:




Jet lag?



Lulu self portrait.




The amazing art museum in Perugia.


Griffins are the Perugia city symbol...






Another bello sunset.





Lulu is swimming!



In Italy kids get Nutella with every meal (almost)....so when in Rome...



Chili has made some friends, Benito and Whisky.




We did a quick visit to nearby Assisi.



Even Monks get text messages...I wonder from who?








The Basilica di San Francesco...



Another cool street..



An ancient cistern.


Chili was having fun too.

La Dolce Vita

Our first few long days in Italy.


Chili is guarding already.



Perugia in the distance.



Our afternoon hike.



There is a vineyard on top of a hill right next to our villa.

Our first true italian pizza restaurant.



Lulu caught a baby lizard.



Our daily swim in the pool.



Chili relaxing.




Walking down the abandoned road.



Chili's first few licks of gelato.





Which way to go?




Fresh Italian wine, Jealous?




Dinner is about to be served.





Dinner IS served.



Chili crashing after a long day.




We're off to Perugia for the first time this morning.