I want to take the time to thank you for a wonderful vacation. Since this is the second year we were taking the tour, I was a little worried that we would be somewhat bored seeing the same things again. I shouldn't have been concerned. We saw so many different sights and experienced so many new things, I feel as though we could take this trip each year and still be pleasantly surprised. As usual the group was small and the people warm and cordial. We met as strangers, and went home as friends. The food was delicious, the wine excellent and most importantly, the gelato was heavenly! It's amazing the things I learned. For example, I never knew I could consume as much pasta as I did, or as much wine,and yet, still be able to stand and walk.
Lidia was a great host and her bless her mom, she still makes the best home made pasta. You can't leave there hungry. The winery in Vittorito was a delight. The town very quaint, the tour informative and most importantly the wine and snacks were the best!! We thoroughly enjoyed the trip to the Gran Sasso and Castel Del Monte. Giacomo was extremely knowledgeable and fun. We learned the art of cheese making, all the way from the sheep to the table ( and the cheese was great). Santo Stefano was a treat for the eyes ( especially the model we watched filming a commercial - we would have bought anything he sold!!) The town was so picturesque, nestled high in the mountains. And again, surprize, the food was wonderful. I don't think it's possible to get a bad meal at any of the places we visited.
Bravo to you and to Chiara, Lucio, Daniele and Leonardo who all worked hard to see that we enjoyed every moment in Abruzzo.
Grazie Tante !!