Columbus Day Umbria Weekend

We went on a biking/family trip to Umbria over the long weekend with 3 other families (4 other kids for Mo to play with) - my triathlon training friends. Friday 10/9 we drove to Pescaroli in the Abruzo National Park. Three of us cyclists biked in the last 20 miles - mainly up hill - through the park. It was gorgeous as many of the leaves had turned orange/red and the sun was setting. Our friend Katy organized the trip and had arranged for us to stay at B&B/agriturismo places. Friday night's place was great - dinner and breakfast included with locally grown foods. We brought Bocche ball and everyone had fun playing.

Saturday Jeff rode with Sydnye (the oldest daughter), and 3 other guys around the lake for a 10 mile ride. When they got back we swapped out, and I road 50 miles toward our 2nd hotel. Because the 2nd spot was a lot farther, we did get picked up. While we road the rest of the gang went to see the largest waterfalls in Europe.

Sunday we biked another 50 miles from our hotel outside of Terni to Assisi. It was again really hilly but beautiful. Small country roads with gorgeous countryside and small towns. We hit a little rain, but it wasn't too bad. We had time to explore Assisi at night. Very old Catholic town with a huge Basilica. We stayed at a very cute B&B downtown.

Monday we drove to Perugia, had lunch and then drove back to Naples. It was a great trip! We didn't take that many photos and haven't gotten them from the group yet so more to follow.