I kicked off my spring break, which started on Wednesday, by staying at an agriturismo in northern Lazio, about 45 minutes away from the farm where Andy is working. I chose it for its proximity to both Andy and a small nature reserve. Sandy, Jonathan, Axel, and I drove together to Orvieto, where I dropped them off at the train station. They headed for Firenze (Fllorence), and I drove to the agriturismo. I was a little nervous to drive the car for the first time (driving in Italy is crazy, more on that later), but I must say, I was quite proud of how I did. I arrived to Pulicaro, the agriturismo, in less than an hour. They grow olive and fruit trees, vegetables, and raise chickens and geese, plus some honey and other things. It was fun to follow the chickens around the property, studying their velociraptor mannerisms as they pecked at the grass and tried to decide whether or not our photography efforts were threatening.
I spent the afternoon in Aquapendente, the nearest town, until it was time to pick up Andy from his farm. I did what has become to feel like the standard routine: check out the cheese, bread, meat, and gelato shops, find the best ones, and then buy some. I always have my food radar on, I usually forget to pay any attention to the churches and other architecture.
After a stressful but adventuresome drive with beautiful glimpses of Lago di Bolsena through the trees (the largest natural lake in Europe, pooled in a volcanic crater), I arrived at Andy's farm, said hello to the family, and we headed back to Pulicaro.
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