Civita di Bagnoregio

http://www.civitadibagnoregio.it/ This is it, I have never been to a place that took my breath away like this. You can see for 200 miles off of the top of the town, I really believe it. The Umbrian Hill towns. I have been here three times and it is always the same feeling. This is where God wants me to be. This is where I would come for peace on earth. Giorgio Caponetti brought me here the first time. When I looked at it, there was a ring of clouds around it. It was unforgettable!

I told Christine about this most perfect place on earth. I brought her here two years ago. I wanted to show her the church. A Saint on each side of the alter, in glass caskets. They have been there for years. I also wanted her to see the stone olive wheel for making the oil of the land. Producing the extra virgin olio.

There are still many living there after 1500 years. There is now a B&B, it is operated by Franco Sala. I was there with Christine the last time. I missed Franco, but his staff was so wonderful. They gave me a tour of the B&B and we shared some local vino.

I have thought since my first visit that I would like to come here when I retire, to get back to what is important in life. Come and stay with my friend Franco.

If you can believe this, my classmate from high school in Indiana, Lake Station or East Gary, when we attended just sent me an email saying he was there. Bruce Ranger just went to Italy and was so taken by all that he saw. We compared notes and found we had both been to some of the same places. The world is getting smaller.

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http://www.casacaponetti.com/