Lago di Bolsena

Bolsena...from the road.

Down by the lake.

Nancy's favorite spot.

Autumn in Italy.

Rainy day...

Love the reflection on the rain soaked streets.

10/26     Our day was totally spontaneous...it was almost like being at home...headed out looking for a lake, not sure of exactly which road to use, but a good idea on the direction, Lago di Bolsena is up in the mountains west of us. When we got woke up it was raining, so the going was a little slow...thats OK...we have finally remembered how to enjoy the trip and aren’t in a hurry...even with cars whizzing pass us all the way...we’ve become that little old couple out on a Sunday drive.

     We collected a whole new list of places to visit, Grotte S. Stephano, Montefiascone and Bolsena in particular. The lake had been the draw so that was where we spent our time today, but the ride over was marvelous. Montefiascone is a major city that sits on the hill overlooking the lake and valley below. It’s a pictureque place that has castles, churches and lots of businesses, maybe the size of Todi or a little larger. We definitely have a future date there. Bolsena Lake was 

so cool we never got into Bolsena...we found a wonderful restaurant, 5 stars in my book, and we’ve already planned to go back...The joint is called Del Moro Trattoria, sits right on the water with a sweeping view of the whole lake. I ordered the Filetti di persico all’ etrusca (perch etruscan style), it was simply the best meal I’ve had in Italy...Nanc had the Rossoto Marinara and it too was mouth watering...this could become our home away from home...fantastic location, great food and close by! YUM!

     The clouds parted and it was nice most of the time we were there, we had a nice walk along the shoreline, a great meal and a fun drive, what more is there. The day rates an A.

     Tomorrow we go back to Rome, it has so much to see and do you could literally spend weeks and weeks there. We will endeavor to be spontaneous.