Picturesque – nestled upon a hill with views spanning the valley and opposing hills. Moss and damp jasmine covered two track  dirt road to villa (which we ride our bikes up and down each day to reach pavement). We are layered in clothes from the damp, cool and rain-soaked air. Scents collide from the fertile earth and and bursting buds.

front yard of villa

All arrived from various destinations including the bikes. Much celebration, wine, cheese, more cheese, tomatoes, bread, more bread, salami, proscuitto, Italian bologna, and the luscious olive oil of the region.

This is only the first of five courses!

C’era una volta – So tale begins