Hot Italian Day

Today, it was truely a summer day and Orviteo and a city on top of a mesa was our destination. While exploring the city we had the opportunity to duck the summer heat by going to Pozzo di San Patrizio. This sight was a well commisioned by Pope Clement VII in 1527 in fear of a drought if attacked. Working as a double helix (not intersecting) we went done the 248 steps to a cool and dark place. 203 ft in length it provided a cool haven at the bottom as well as a nice hike once we went back up. Also in the city it is interesting to see the local school children take day trips into the city because the classes seem to be always dressed in brightly colored t-shirts in order to keep track of the many children wandering about. Tomarrow is a studio day with a day trip to Terni to grab the regular art supplies and snacks to keep us energized. Ciao from La Romita!