Orvieto

May, 2014

Orvieto,  like other medieval villages, is built on the top of the mountain. To reach the village we took a cable car to get up the mountain and then a VERY CROWDED bus to get to the town.

Orvieto is a very small village but the cathedral, which was started in the 1200s, is huge by comparison.  The story goes that a traveling priest was questioning his faith and the truth of transubstantiation when one day while saying mass when he broke the host, blood dripped from the host. The cloth is displayed in the cathedral.

There were only a few streets to walk, but I am constantly amazed at the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the people of the dark and middle ages. Amazing construction and architecture, churches towering into the sky and most could not even read.

After enjoying some gelato it was time to get back on the bus and head to Sorrento. 

P.S. Orvieto Classico is the white wine made in the area…. Really good for a white wine… light and very refreshing.

I'M BACK IN ORVIETO!!!!
June 6, 2014

We're heading towards Florence with a stop at Orvieto. Now, I was just here 2 weeks ago, but, traveling with an open mind....maybe this will be different. MOST DEFINITELY!!

 Since I was just here, I decided to take the road less traveled and I am so glad I did. There were so many little nooks and tiny alleys and every one offered something new. There was no one else on the streets I chose to travel and it was wonderful. I came across a small trattoria, La Mezza Luna, but it was just noon and the gentleman told me 10 minuto. So I tried to find my way back to a small shop that had a shoulder bag that I wanted and got entirely lost. Eventually, I did find my way and so glad I did.

I ordered bruschetta and pasta. If this a first course, I hate to see the secondi piatti. The pasta was huge and delicious.

1:10 and the place is filling with locals. This was definitely the place to go.

God! They know how to cook pasta!!!!

 it really does pay to return to the same place.... you feel more comfortable exploring the out of the way places.... guess I gotta come back again.