Though it's almost 14 years I live in Umbria, I never witnessed a procession on Good Friday. Not being particularly religious it never crossed my mind. Yesterday we thought it would be about time we also participate. Glad I did! It is a very suggestive experience even...
Easter is one of the most important holidays in Italy. A visit to Umbria during the Easter holidays is an event not to miss. Little towns and cities celebrate Easter with processions, religious rites, holy representations and folkloristic traditions. "La settimana...
Today was a lovely Sunday in Castiglione del Lago, my home town, and many people went out for a walk along the Trasimeno Lake. Families and children enjoyed their picnic along the lake. On the terraces in the historical centre couples and friends enjoyed the sun with...
The Sibillini mountains are a mountain group in Italy, part of the central Appennines. The Sibillini are situated between Eastern Umbria and the Marche. In the central Italian Appennine mountains is a large plateau the "Piano Grande” (1400m). The piano is flanked by...
Last week was the half marathon (21,0975) and marathon (42,195 km) of Terni, Umbria: Maratona di San Valentino, a wonderful annual event, always around Valentine's day. St. Valentine, who inspired the creation of Valentines Day, is the patron saint of Terni, Umbria....
Umbria is the region of (pork) meat eaters. Veal, lamb, goat, and pork all raise here, especially in the Norcia area. Many families living in the Umbrian countryside still butcher a pig each year! In the old days the pork of Umbria was highly prized during the Roman...
Rain and the waterlevel of Lake Trasimeno. Today we finally had a decent day after a long period of rain, rain and more rain. There also is a good side to all the rain: the waterlevels of Lake Trasimeno have risen significantly. The lake is only fed by rain water,...
Saint Valentine Few people know that Saint Valentine, the patron saint of love and celebrated worldwide on February 14, also the patron saint of Terni in Umbria is. History Saint Valentine was born in the late 2nd century. He had the ability to heal people. Therefore...
Just wanted to share a curiosity with you. Like every year, I have been busy organising my son's birthday (8 ! Time flies!). Being Dutch, I am used to children's birthday parties where parents take their children and either come back later to pick them up again, or...
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