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Spello

The last day of school

June 14, 2013March 31, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / Leave a comment

Our last day in Umbria.  We decide to keep it simple and head for two nearby towns: Montefalco and Bevagna.  Both are pretty places and the drive is through pleasant green countryside and other towns we are becoming familiar with, such as Spello. Montefalco is wine country and the town itself is very charming.  Another … Continue reading The last day of school

Infiorate of Spello – Flower Festival

June 10, 2013March 30, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 8 Comments

Waddy should be proud. I made it out of bed this morning not too long after 5.30am.  We have a good reason. Today is the Infiorate of Spello, and we want to get there as early as possible. The Infiorate is a floral festival of religious significance, related to Corpus Christi.  The streets of Spello are … Continue reading Infiorate of Spello – Flower Festival

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