A couple of things going on here. First is the week-long Pitulum music festival. Everynight we are serinaded by an orchestra or band. All are different. Thursday was the Madonna del Rega holiday, which is an Umbertide holiday. They had a procession through town on Wednesday night and church services on Thursday. On this day, since it is a special Umbertide day, the orchestra is the local Umbertide one. It draws quite a crowd!
Then, yesterday, I kept hearing applause and went to investigate. Looking out the window I see it is a wedding. But I could not find the bride. Then I realized it was two men. Our first same sex union here in Umbertide! It was just legalized here in Italy a few months ago. Handsome couple. And congratulations to them!
Starting this coming Thursday is our Otto Cento festival. It will be my third. I will not be here to photograph the antics of the Briganti as I have the last two years. My sister is arriving early Sunday morning and we will pick her and her husband in Rome.
Great Carlo! Let us know your dates so we can put them on our calendar.
I, too, am happy for you both that your sister is getting back to see you again. But, it also makes me feel like I’m slacking as I haven’t even been to see you once yet! Having said that, our plans for next May are beginning to take shape. I’ll update you soon. –CR
Thanks. And I am so looking forward to her visit!
Nice post. Jealous that your sister is coming.