Gubbio in the month of April

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Another couple on the road traveling in classic style.

Take two winter-weary adults and a feisty westie and what do you have? Aside from three compatible road companions, you’ve got a setting where the urgent yen for dining and hiking prompts the travelin’ trio on a sightseeing tour of Italy’s central and southern regions. Since April 25th and May 1st were holidays in close proximity, we turned them into one extended week to visit Umbria, Abruzzo and Molise. With the weather being ideal spring conditions (wonderfully sunny, with just a slight nip to the air), all that was required were light pieces of clothing enabling us to layer like an onion. Packed to the gills with hiking gear, a plug-in refrigerated cooler for the goodies, and our Slow Food guidebook, we set off for the place where St. Francis befriended the big bad wolf.

Focusing on the highlights for each region, I’ll be covering a slew of topics within the next two weeks. Umbria is truly gorgeous. Abruzzo is dramatically stunning from a hiker’s point of view. And Molise - well, destined to be a mere day trip, we stocked up on unique regional products and marvelous cheese that never fail to betray me whenever the MotH comes home from work. “I know what you’ve been eating!” he declares. “I smell truffles on your breath!” Here’s just a teaser of what’s to come:

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