We've been here so long ...

We've been here so long we needed another haircut! Kel went to Biano in Panicale, a favourite spot for the males who live and visit Panicale. With more than fifty years experience Biano knows how to do the works and each visit is a special experience.
I went to Castiglione del Lago where Walter did his best to restore me to my former glory! Here's a selfie of us with our new do's.

The sun has been shining all day but a thunderstorm is due soon. We have enjoyed the afternoon in the sun reading and doing cryptic crosswords.

I have been looking back on my photos and thought I'd post some that I like and haven't previously posted. Those of you who are loyal followers of Villa Nuffka Views will now get to see a little of the beautiful house in which we have been privileged to stay for ten weeks. It has been a wonderful home away from home and we will be very sorry to leave.

The core of any visit to Panicale and surrounds is the nightly ritual of aperitivi at Bar Gallo a.k.a Aldo's. Aldo refers to the piazza (and indirectly, his and Daniela's bar) as the 'salotto buono di paese', the village lounge room. As such, it is the gathering place at the end of the day (as well as for breakfast for Kel and many others.)

Aldo and Giovanni in a rare moment of relaxation.

These three are regulars in the piazza. The dog knows where he can get a pat and isn't he happy!

This is fisherdog we saw near the fish co-op at the lake. He didn't take his eyes off the water all the time we were watching him.

The range of creative furniture we have seen made from pallets is amazing.

I never thought I would ever say the words ' Too much Nutella!'

 Panicale on the ridge behind newly ploughed fields.

I am the Bread of Life.

Tuscany - a regular calendar shot.

Not a volcano, just a Tuscan thunderstorm brewing.

In Monti, Rome

Voted in the top five gelateria in Rome. They impressed us, but we hope to try one of the other top three on our last day in Rome.