With the flowers in bloom, the weather warm and sunny and daylight lasting ‘till nine at night, you can really enjoy the full Italian emersion of a small town. Bedonia, nestled in the mountains at 1500ft., but still surrounded by them, has a panorama of old world Italy. There are only 2000 habitants and lots of green, rolling hills that offer serenity to the eyes. The architecture is remarkable, the art is amazing, roman ruins and medieval towns are a stones throw away.
The Italian Riviera is just over the mountain and Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Bologna are easily seen in a day. Roaming the cobble stone streets with beautifully flower-potted windows, take you back to a time that we can only try to imagine. When summer approaches here in Bedonia and the surrounding area, there are plenty of outdoor festas that have live music, good food and great atmosphere. The Italians really know how to take pleasure in the season dancing to a local band and keeping the wee hours.
Labels: Bologna, Florence, Italian Riviera, Lucca, Pisa
