Umbria: il cuore d'Italia

Just returned to Villa Natalia from a trip to Spoleto in Umbria, the only Italian province without a coastline, referred to by Italians as the heart of Italy. Spoleto was having an art festival, so we went to a ballet on Friday night and an opera this afternoon. I SAW ALESSANDRA FERRI at the ballet! Had a bit of a heart attack, it was so cool to see her. There was a piece called "After the Rain" choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon that was absolutely gorgeous. Anyways, quote of the trip from Stefano, the program director (in his Italian accent):

"The reputation of the United States of America is in your...mouth."

Oh goodness. Happy fourth of July! Celebrating it over here by doing absolutely nothing American whatsoever. Pictures from Spoleto:

(Mio e Audrey)

That's all for now. Tomorrow I'm going to Siena for the afternoon. A domani.

Ciao Amori!

Laura