After a good night of sleep, we ate breakfast, then went for a walk. We decided to jump on the Hop On/ Hop Off bus and take the entire ride. We quickly discovered that this little town of Orvieto is not so little after all! The ride was fantastic and it is really a beautiful town. I couldn’t believe the roads the bus was taking and how on earth the driver managed the tight curves and very narrow alleys! 

We decided we have many places to visit, sites to see and can do something different every day.

We visited the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta) and it is really beautiful. It was designed in the Romanesque style initially and construction began in 1290. The Gothic style was added several years later. In fact, a Sienese sculptor and architect named Lorenzo Maitani became the master of the construction. This building reminded us of the cathedral in Siena, also of the same name (Santa Maria Assunta) and type construction, although about one century older.

Then we hit the Duomo museum with some beautiful artwork – paintings, drawings and sculpture.

This was by far my favorite piece. It was large and extremely detailed. We couldn’t figure out the name or subject or artist.

Then it was off to find the market with fresh fruits and vegetables. Bought stuff to eat at the apartment and for me to cook. Can’t eat out every day – it’s not the cost; it’s just too much food.

We ate lunch out today though but that’s it for a while. I can get fresh foods and good meat if we want, and then I can enjoy cooking like a local.

Jim and I are doing something we don’t do enough of at home and that is relaxing! It feels pretty darn good!

After dinner there will be the evening walk or passeggiata and that will be enough unless someone (Jim) wants gelato after dinner.