We are alive and very well in Perugia. I dont know if I can post photos from this "Internet Point" so words will have to do.
This is exactly what we love to do in Italy. Hotel Fortuna is on a relatively quiet street but right in the heart of the centro. It is perfect for wandering, looking in shops, having coffee, people watching etc. We had a very nice lunch at Altro Mondo, yesterday. Right around the corner from the hotel and full of locals--I had antipasti assortivi. They had a big table set up with several platters so I could try lots of different things. There were 2 kinds of prosciutto--the whole hams--I asked the difference and she said one was the typical and one was "cinta sinese". I asked which was better (I am doing all this in my best Italian--niente male) and she said try both and see. I actually liked the typical one better. So now I know. I also loved the farro salad with little pieces of cantelope, peas and arugala in it.
We got some laundry done at the Onda Blu.
Our room has a great little terrazza with a table and chairs so last night we ate our salami from Norcia, with wine from Ascoli and local fresh bread. Ken really O.D'd on the salami and I think it will be a long time until he eats it again.
This morning the sun is out--it's a beautiful day! I spoke to Barb (&Art) and we will gtg with them tomorrow.
Thanks for all the supportive comments!
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Thank God, the sun is finally shining on you! I love Perugia and can't wait to return in the fall -- and I hope I get a room at the Hotel Fortuna with a terrace again. I had one last year and really enjoyed sitting in the sun at lunch and eating very cheap piadinis from a place a few doors down. Isn't it great to have a bit of outdoor space to yourself?
I don't know the restaurant, the Altro Mondo, but I like the sounds of it and I'm definitely going to check it out.
Hope you have a great GTG.
Posted by sandrac | June 10, 2008 1:44 PM
Posted on June 10, 2008 13:44
Hooray! The sun is out!! I do hope it warms up for you soon. Glad you are enjoying Perugia. I stayed at the Hotel Fortuna a few years ago. I loved the location also. I enjoyed 2 wonderful meals at da Cesarino while there.
Posted by girasoli | June 10, 2008 3:16 PM
Posted on June 10, 2008 15:16
Hi Jan, I have been enjoying your blog entries from Italy a lot. I'm glad the sun is out and you have a beautiful view from your room.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | June 11, 2008 8:31 AM
Posted on June 11, 2008 08:31
Jan, back from Florida and recovering from a cold but so glad to see you're blogging! Keep enjoying your trip. I'm off to read your other posts.
Posted by Kim | June 11, 2008 9:57 AM
Posted on June 11, 2008 09:57
Thank you for all the wonderful descriptions of Italy. Perugia is one place that I have not been to yet, and that I definitely want to visit.
I am looking forward to seeing the photos when you are able to post them!
Posted by Carol Ferndale | June 12, 2008 7:59 AM
Posted on June 12, 2008 07:59