Yeah, it’s not even spring yet, and the trees are flowering and shoots are appearing out of the fertile soil of our hidden valley. Here’s a picture of the fields outside the tiny village of Pratolungo, population 56, which manages to have a bar that turns into a restaurant on Saturday nights serving the most fabulous blow-out seafood feast that I’ve ever experienced.
Yes, even in winter, and even in the untouristed countryside, there are things for the thoughtful traveler to experience.