Perugia and Spello ~ 3rd April

Today we head for Perugia in Northern Umbria.  The journey is rather beautiful with luscious green hills all around.  After an hour we reach Perugia which is Umbria's capital.  The City is perched on the hill top and has a wonderful feel to it with its medieval history and being a bustling university town.  The streets lead us to the top of the City where the Dumo stands next to a rather splendid fountain with biblical Old Testament scenes carved out.  The streets are rather quiet and we wander around and take in the views whilst an accordionist busking plays a rather French sounding tune making the walk feel very atmospheric.

We leave Perugia and stop off at a town the guide book describes as 'one of the prettiest towns in Umbria' to check it out.  Again the town is built on a hill and we walk up the steep streets to find the view point.  We see beautiful giant canvases on the streets depicting Easter scenes dotted around the street.  It is a very pretty town with a relaxed feel to it.  We enjoy delicious gelato ( I had fig, very yummy) as we walk and reach the top.  The view is amazing with Assisi in the distance and rolling hills around.  We find a cafe bar and end the day with a glass of wine and think this town is worth another visit one day.

Diane