Forca di Presta is an amazing Apennine pass that is 1,550 meters above sea level in the Sibillini Mountains. This pass borders between the two regions of Marche and Umbria. Where you can park and enjoy hiking, cycling and walking on many trails for all levels from easy to difficult. One can hike up to … Continue reading Forca di Presta
Category: Ascoli Piceno
The Great Chestnut Festival of Montemonaco
Montemonaco is a small village located in the Sibillini National Park, that is part of the region of Ascoli Piceno. For the last 40 years, Montemonaco has had this amazing, Festival of the Chestnuts this happens the last weekend of October just in time to kick off Halloween. We have been going for the last 4 … Continue reading The Great Chestnut Festival of Montemonaco
Cracked Black Pepper @ PEPENERO
Last night was an adult dinner out, I say an adult dinner out because we all decided to leave children and dogs at home. We went to a place in Cupra Marittima Alta called Osteria Pepe Nero Cupra Marittima. I got the times confused we arrived a half an hour early, 9pm instead of 9:30pm, so we … Continue reading Cracked Black Pepper @ PEPENERO
How does precious art Survive after so many centuries…. It is hidden!!!
Todays adventure is as follows: Monte San Martino, La Madonna dell’Ambro, Smerillo, Lavanda Blu, then home. 9am to 4:40 pm a beautiful full day. If you click on any highlighted word it will take you to a site. Oh!!! I also happened to travel into 3 different Provinces: Ascoli Piceno, Macerata and Fermo. Three birds, One … Continue reading How does precious art Survive after so many centuries…. It is hidden!!!
A night of Frangipane
In theatre, a farce is a comedy that aims at entertaining the audience through situations that are highly exaggerated, extravagant, and thus improbable. Last night was our monthly dinner out with our 8 "Foodie" friends. This month we picked frangipane casual restaurant. Yes the name is all in lowercase letters and they call themselves "casual restaurant" … Continue reading A night of Frangipane
Le Marche (south) II
Todays adventure was still in the southern parts of Le Marche. Unlike the last time, I explored inland. Today were mainly seaside towns, that I think are beautiful and have, much to offer. Acquaviva Picena, San Benedetto del Tronto, Grottammare, Cupra Marittima. As shown on the map below. I began my days adventure, in … Continue reading Le Marche (south) II
Le Marche (south) I
Ripatrasone, Offida, Castignao, Ascoli Piceno.