It’s so pretty around here right now. Everything is blooming. The winter crops are brilliantly green. Living up to the name — The Green Heart of Italy 💚. On my way to work at Books for Dogs I cross the Tiber. This, I think is a cherry.
I also walked to the supermercato near the centro after the market and got this snap of our fortress. Look at the carpet of daisies!
In the market I bought a “new to me” spring vegetable. There was no name on it and I forgot to ask. I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before. The lady told me how to prepare it as a pasta sauce. Here are a couple photos.
I prepared it as she suggested. Italians love to share recipes. I remember when I first moved here I never understood them. Now I do and that makes it much more fun. Here is a picture as I tossed the pasta, the veggie and the sauce of olive oil, garlic, anchovies and capers.
I also took a couple photos of my own flowers on the terrace. Here they are.
Finally, a photo by my friend Doug Hunt who lives near Assisi up on Monte Subasio. Quintessentially spring. It showcases the bucolic beauty of the Umbrian landscape. It is much the same as it was centuries ago. It’s part of what I love about Umbria. We are so fortunate to live in such a place. I thought you would enjoy seeing it.
This week the glazier comes to install the shower glass and the mirrors. After that we can use it! I still have a surprise to show you, once it is installed. Some might not like it. But I am sure I will. Wait and see!
Hi Vanessa. They are a type of tulip.
Hi Lynne. Weather is usually nice in June. Not too hot yet. We don’t get crowds much in Umbria except for maybe Assisi. The best thing about June as opposed to September is the length of the days. We have such nice long evenings and late sunsets. Great for sitting outside in the piazza with a spritz. Not so in September.
What are those yellow flowers? Some of them are popping up in my yard right now
Love your photos!We usually go to Italy in September but thinking of coming back to Umbria in June 2026.How is the weather,crowds then?
Hi Linda! Pasqua will be a great time to return. Glad you like the pictures. The trees are just starting to get green, then it will be amazing
Nancy,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful photo memories.
We cannot wait to return for Easter.
Linda
Thanks Mitzi!! Hope all is well there.
Hi Laura, it is magic for sure. Glad you liked the pics.
LOVE THESE VISIONS of SPRING! Thanks for sharing, Nancy.
So beautiful. I long for the Umbria countryside every season, but spring has that special magic. Thank you for sharing!!