5 Oct to 27 Oct, 2021 - Bomba (and surrounds), Lago di Serranella, Pennadomo, Roccascalegna, Casoli, Creccio, Guardagriele, Vasto, Gole di San Martino, Tornareccio - (Italy)
Before talking about our Bombese guests, a handful of pics of changing vistas from our house.
Sunset - Maiella
The Front Arrives, with Clouds
The morning began clear, but the clouds arrived like a giant sheet being pulled across the sky by invisible hands.
Valley Seemingly on Fire
So, this particular morning, an unsual band of cloud far in the east, blocked the sun from hitting the whole mountain, but a strip of long dawn sun hit the base of the mountain, creating the illusion of fire below. This light lasted no longer than a few minutes.
From the Terrace
Perhaps our best sunset, so far, from our terrace. Bomba social media went crazy with pics of this particular sunset.
October was our month of visitors. We hosted thrice at our house, and met one lot of visitors up north.
Our very first guests, who got to be our guest guinea pigs, Nick and Wendy. An Australian / American couple, residing in Portugal, formerly living in Italy. We first met them in Myanmar, subsequently overlapped with them in Peru, and caught up in Australia.
Picnic with Nick and Wendy, Roccascalegna
There was a short breather before Adam and Annett came. This was our first time meeting Annett, as Adam met and married her since we last caught up with him. We met Adam in Vietnam in the 90s, and have caught up with him in Costa Rica, Peru, the States on more than one occasion, and in Italy in Barga when Jo celebrated her 45th here.
With Adam and Annett, Roccascalegna
12th Century Castle, Creccio
Creccio is a village nearby that I have been wanting to visit for some time, having heard about some of the Medieval features.
Communism, Guardiagrele
The poster board, with anti fascist bills displayed in the main square of Guardiagrele. It showed many indications of having spent decades being out in the elements, not least of all the rust on this antique badge holding pride of place.
Chiesa di San Petro, Vasto
And the most recent to come and stay, Anna, was hot on their heels. A former co-student of Jo's, when she did her Master's, Anna lives in England. We have also had her join us on a previous Italian visit, when we stayed in the Dolomites for Jo's 50th.
Anna and I
In a higher part of the walk through the gorge of San Martin.
Jo and Anna
Sunset Drinks on the Terrace
With guests, we had a few trips to the airport. Nearby, we made a discovery...
We Found Proper Bacon
We found a bakery which serves brunch. And the highlight in the brunch is crispy bacon. Almost unheard of in Italy.
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