14 May to 19 Jun, 2022 - Bomba (and surrounds), Vasto, Pennadomo, Scanno, Roccascalegna - (Italy)
Kristy came to visit for almost a week. With no agenda, and no particular list of places to go, we were able to squeeze in a number of local highlights and show some of the best of the area. It was a very pleasant way to host a guest. Kristy lived with us for some time a number of years ago in Richmond, and we also spent a couple weeks on the road with her in Paraguay and Brasil at one point.
Kristy and Jo, Vasto
Vasto is a nice city, with a great old town feel, good dining options, and a cool breeze from high on the hill above the ocean.
From Pennadomo
On the rock peak, above Pennadomo. Looking back at Bomba and its lake.
Obligatory Stop
We do have such a fondness of this spot with this wonderful angle of the castle of Roccascalegna. Every visitor must expect we will come to this bend in the road!
Kristy and Jo at Lago di Scanno
A selfie for the two girls with the heart of Lake Scanno. For a little while it seemed they were not going to make it, as they came from the wrong direction and doggedly had to make their way through the undergrowth.
Over the top of this, life continued to tick over in Bomba.
San Mauro
San Mauro is carried from the church in Bomba to the sanctuary below. This is the weekend of the feast of San Mauro.
The Faithful
Many walk ahead of the saint, while the stronger and able bodied men walk alongside the saint, swapping every few hundred metres to share the load.
Bringing San Mauro into the Sanctuary
Another Community Day
Held at the next town around, a day to collect rubbish from the lake shores.
Visiting Roccascalegna
Designs on the Streets
Roccascalegna Flower Festival
Images on the streets made predominantly with flower petals.
