Umbria, Day 2

Thunderstorms visited off and on through the night, alternating with birdsong, which I found odd. Usually the birds are asleep at night and sing with the dawn. These birds rang on throughout the evening. It was really quite lovely.

Another late sleep in (nearly 9am!) and the day started easily with Jerry, and I enjoying our espresso, watching the rain lightly dance on the lawn. We talked of the plans for the day. Me: yoga, a walk, writing and working. Jerry: going into Todi to find all the local produtti artiginale – to prepare for tonight’s dinner. Neither of us were much worried about the rain because, as Jerry pointed out, it was perfect weather for porcini! I was just loving the quietness.

Up I went to do my yoga (you’ll see the picture of my view from the yoga mat in our bedroom) It was heartening (no pun intended) to stand in front of the armoir during sun salutations and see this lovely heart hanging from the key. It then dawned on me. There were hearts all over the house! (I am sharing a few pictures with you here.) I found that confirmation of the theme of the month: love.

Sweet expressions of love for this house are everywhere. In the soaps placed perfectly in the soapdishes, the candles filling every room.  We are surrounded by things to love!

The gardens here are done with inordinate amounts of the love! You can see why the villa was originally named villa rosa!

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