We checked out of the hotel this morning and boarded our bus heading to Orvieto - a small medieval town built on top of a cliff. We had to take a funicular up the cliff to get to the town. We met our guide who took us into the underground caves where people would have little workshops (such as making olive oil). We also explored the pigeon houses where people would keep pigeons. Pigeons were an ideal choice as they can find food on their own and could still provide meat for the family during a siege. As well, they lay 2 eggs every month which means the supply multiplies fast! We had the students do some mental math, much to their chagrin. We also went to the cathedral and then spent some time exploring the alleyways and small shops. After lunch, we drove to Perugia where we had a walking tour and then sampled chocolates and gelato from a local shop. The day ended with dinner at the hotel in Perugia - a beautiful villa in the Umbria countryside! Here are some pictures.
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| Water well |
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| Pigeon houses |
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Cathedral in town square
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Dark chocolate gelato
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I am seeing a pattern of gelato haha ;)
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