It's lovely here in Sulmona surrounded by mountains, it's quiet and hardly any tourists. Took Sunday off just strolled the streets along with a huge part of the population, did virtually nothing, a bit of peace after all the art, architecture and travelling.
Monday caught the bus to the medieval village of Scanno up in the real mountains.
Real narrow roads through spectacular gorges, and villages stuck to mountainsides. From Scanno we walked further up a track into the mountains passing patches of wild cyclamen and a strange little shrine. Didn't see anyone else for a couple of hours!
On the way back down a couple of red deer trotted across the street in front of the bus in one of the villages!
Tuesday caught a bus to Pacentro, another lovely medieval town perched on a hillside.
Chatted to a Canadian couple over snack lunch then walked back to Sulmona (about 7km) for a gelato.
Off to the heel of Italy (Puglia) tomorrow for a few days in Lecce. It'll be a long day on the train.
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