Cetona and Lillo Tatini

Sadly, our Italian adventure is drawing to a close, but not until Thursday. Today we went to Chiusi to book our seats on the train back to Rome. From there we drove to Cetona where we had rented a gatehouse apartment in 2003. It was winter on that occasion and we were amazed at the different appearance today; so much so that we had problems remembering the town and surrounds.

In 2003 this was bare earth, bare trees and about 2 degrees c.

We have been dining out at some quality restaurants both in our town and away. Tonight we went to the last of the Panicale restaurants. Lilli Tatini has a Michelin rating, is situated on the high end of the piazza and has a terrace overlooking the fountain. We had a superb meal with excellent service and friendly conversation. We ate a hand made pasta with a duck ragù, Kel had roast pigeon and I had wonderful meatballs. Then we had an Umbrian strudel made with a fine pasta, fruit and nuts and peach ice-cream. Excellent local wine and a complimentary liqueur with saffron topped off a great night.

This is the view from the terrace this evening.