la vista

Ca'Lamma is most of the way up a tree-covered hill/mountain overlooking the Idice valley.  As we look out our bedroom window we can see a mimosa tree, covered with seussian pink puffs (imagine a makeup brush just dabbed in bright pink blush).  If we lean out of the window a little, we can see the hills on the other side of the valley- such a change from the flat landscape in Minneapolis.  As it turns out, it was foolish of us to think we might be able to use bikes- we'd have to walk them up the hill (WAY too steep to bike) and we'd burn through a set of brake pads every week getting down to the main road.  It's a lovely walk, however, and good for calves, thighs, and buns of steel.  If you visit, rent a car!