Plans and garbage

We were thinking of doing one of our big walks today but we didn't  have enough details and I didn't  want to end up in the headlines. I could see it: "Elderly Australian couple lost in the forest on 35 degree day." Actually Italian newspapers always put the ages in the article. 

Instead we visited the Info for a map and did some internet research. We have three treks lined up, 11.2, 9.6 and 8.7 kms, all with steep sections. I think we should do the longest one first while my legs are still fit from all the walking in Spain and Portugal.

Kel went to the forno (bakery) to get our favourite lunch food when in Panicale - onion and sage focaccia.

Let me tell you about garbage and recycling! The Italians are passionate about recycling and our house has bins in the kitchen to collect paper, glass, plastic, organics and general rubbish. The keys to the house also include a key to the garbage collection area.

Medieval hill top villages are especially difficult to service so there are no bins at your door or weekly collections. It is necessary to take your well sorted rubbish to a collection point, and as our car is further away in the opposite direction, we have to deliver the rubbish by foot. But look at the view from the Belvedere and the collection point nearest us

I have noticed a change in garbage over the years, more and more big plastic water bottles and take-away pizza boxes. Modern times are making things more difficult in these ancient places.

Spectacular sunsets are something we enjoy when we are in Umbria. Tonight was not spectacular, but for the huge red ball sinking below the horizon, but it was pretty.