Fabulous Food

Major plan for the day was to have lunch here in Old Colle at a restaurant highly recommended by our host, Emiliano.

In the morning Lana walked to lower Colle to do some final shopping, only to find that the weekly market was in full swing. Lots of people in town so not as easy to peruse the shops calmly.

I spent part of the morning wandering Old Colle and some of its outside precincts. Some major construction works going on on the hill, including the building of a new school.

At 1pm we joined 4 other couples at this smart restaurant. Each dish was a work of art, service impeccable but relaxed and we met the owner and the chef. A pleasant way to spend a couple of hours.

Another stroll around the town before returning to the apt to start preparing for tomorrow's departure. At 6.30 we ventured out for a drink and a light meal. Not much new in Old Colle so decided to go down to lower Colle. Although people were gathered in the piazza for a social chat, there was not much happening in the bars. After a bit more of a wander we found a more lively establishment to have our first drink. Then back to the main piazza where one of the bars was open for Happy Hour where they serve many wholesome snacks, complementary, with the drinks. Decided that would do us for our meal! We also concluded that if you are trying to give up smoking, don't come to Italy. Smoke wafts in the air frequently. People watching and one drink later, time to walk to the lift. Balmy evening as we walked through the medieval streets of Old Colle. It has been such an atmospheric and convenient place to spend our week.

Think a girl toddler lives here!!

Meeting at the piazza for a chat.

One of our lunch courses.

A view from lower Colle looking towards the lift on the hill.

 

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