Perugia, Italy

 Yellow fields on the way to Perugia

Perugia, the capital of Umbria was our final destination on the list.  

Though the town was tattered and in some parts a bit dirty, it still had a beautiful downtown and an old world charm that can only be found in Italy. 

We spent the day wondering through ancient streets, moving slowly through churches, sipping 1 Euro cappuccinos, blowing bubbles and taking it all in before our final departure.

Overall, Italy is a country to enjoy slowly by removing your watch and letting time simply take you.

It is a beautiful country wrapped in the warmth of cheerful people and food that is as rich as her past.

 A small church in Perugia

 Big cathedral inside the town square

 Noah running through the town.

 The city seemed to have layers of construction

 The famous fountain in Perugia, Fontana Maggiore

 Old government building in the town center with exquisite art work decorating the interior, connected to the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria.

 Family shot

Entrance to the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria

 Bubble blowing

 Views from the town

 Picture perfect

 Incredible views

Back at the ranch where Noah enjoyed a good play on the playground

What is coming next you might ask....stay tuned for our trip to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Gubbio, Italy

 Notice the people inside the tower ringing the bells. 

With another charming town on the agenda, we knew we must get out and explore.

 More gelato to eat, more cobbled stoned streets to meander down and more Italian culture to relish in.

Gubbio was a beautiful town and did not disappoint.

 Gubbio

 Views behind every nook and cranny.

 Great views from the top of the town.

 Beautiful views.

 Trying to relish in each moment and remember the passing of time.

Noah at the end of the day...ready to another gelato!

Montone, Italy

 Voted one of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy, we decided to see for ourselves the sweet town of Montone.  

What made this town so very attractive was not only the old stone buildings and incredible charm, but also the stunning views from high above the city.  

There is something truly magical about the area, sprawling landscapes, fields of wild poppies, rapeseed flowers that stretch for miles, lush, green grass and the rolling hills.  

It truly is enchanting!  

Another day and on this day, an Easter day at that, spent exploring, searching and discovering more of Italy's beauty.

 Locals gathering in the town square.

 Noah once again finding more steps to climb.

 Views from the distance.

 Little family shot.

 View of the town from the top courtyard.

 Roof tops.

 And this is why we love the area...

 Afternoon hike - ok, afternoon run!

 Noah and Robert - ahh...moments like these make my heart melt!

 Just checking out the trees.

Another family shot on the hike!

Assisi

  Noah using his new favorite word, "babe."

Assisi – what a beautiful town!   

My best friend had told me that on a visit with her husband they simply fell in love with this city - now we know why.   

The town is perched on a remote hill and the city is remarkable.   

Everywhere you turn there are churches created out of a pinkish and white stone, making for a crisp backdrop.  

 The  home of the famous St. Francis of Assisi cathedral is here and what a spectacle to behold.   

The town wraps you in her charm and makes even the weary of visitors long for more.

 Beautiful field of flowers on our way to Assisi.

 Approaching the town of Assisi.

 Charming.

 Noah loving his morning run.

 St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral

 The lawn in from of the cathedral spells, "PAX."

 The side of the church.

 Noah running outside the square.

 Noah and Mom.

 Old fountain

 Noah thoroughly enjoying his yogurt gelato.

 Happy Easter Noah!

 Egg hunt in our little villa.