April 9

Today, Andy and I went to the Mexican restaurant and ate before walking to the bus station to catch our bus to Todi.  We were too early, so just waited.  Finally we were off.  About 2 hours later we arrived in Todi and were let our at the only bus stop.  We went to the Carabiniari office (traffic police) and this gorgeous man in a dashing uniform made a copy of a map for us and drew the route we were to take to get to our convent.  About 20 minutes later, we passed thru the correct Porta.  A few meters later we made it to the convent where Luca welcomed us and showed us to our rooms.  We have a suite of sorts.  Two separate bedrooms sharing a bath.  Our windows look out on the convent garden and a view of miles and miles of countryside.  We needed to eat dinner, so we walked up to the main Piazza.  And when I say walked UP that was exactly what we did…a 45 degree walk to the piazza MIGHT be a slight exaggeration…but VERY slight.  This town is wonderful…it is very medieval looking…old with tiny alleys shooting off the Main Street that we trudged up.  It levels off at the Piazza, altho I noticed about 100 steps up to the cathedral.  I’ll count them tomorrow.  After, I get the  little bus to take me back to the piazza.  We found a place for dinner and had a fabulous meal.  Slices of chicken breast with a Gorgonzola sauce.  I believe it was made with butter, flour, white wine and Gorgonzola.  I will try to make it at home.  The chef then brought us two little slices of pizza…a cheese and onion with crispy crust.  That sold us on coming back tomorrow for lunch and a pizza.  Smart man!  It was dark when we left and walked back to the convent…all downhill!!!  Thank goodness.  One of the three sisters who lives here welcomed us when we returned and we got ready for bed.  Breakfast is at 8 tomorrow.  The piazza looks interesting with lots of cute shops, restaurants and a few churches.  We will see it all.  More later…

2 thoughts on “April 9

  1. Harold Partain

    Leslie! What is with you and this Mexican restaurant in Roma!? Not missing Texas, are you? Maybe, just maybe I would eat at a Mexican restaurant once or twice a year…. However, I do understand those home-bound flavors when you are abroad. I spent a month in the Orient once and almost died when I couldn’t find a hamburger… I mean, hamburger! American hamburger! Sorry to admit it but there are times when a hamburger and a coke just fill the NEED! Love Todi! Absolutely adore Montefalco just up the road and also Spoleto. Have you done Orvieto yet? Ciao. Harold

    1. admin

      Will be spending several days at a convent in Orvieto…one of my favorite places. Doing a cooking class. Then going to Civita Borgnorigio…in the clouds for a night at a B&B. I miss Chinese, Indian, Thai and MEXICAN over here. Have found all except Thai. The Margarita at the Mex. place is one of the best I’ve ever had. I can cook a hamburger and have Diet Coke here…

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