I’m enjoying a little time in Loreto Aprutino right now. The days so far have been taken up with visits to the market for fresh locally-grown vegetables, dropping in on the local butcher, cooling down with a cold drink outside Bar Centrale or an ice-cream from Rychot’s. Seeing and feeling sun for a change is just fantastic.
If you’re from northern Europe and especially if you’re from the UK or Ireland you’re possibly feeling a little sun-deprived at the moment. Here in Abruzzo, however, the skies are mainly clear except for a big yellow ball. There is one drawback. It’s very hot. At about 35 C and above it’s a bit too hot for me. The “cooling down” is practiced as often as I can. The Loretese have assured me that it’s a bit hot for them also, but they are working and I’m really just having a holiday!
I don’t like being completely sedentary though. I like to get out of Loreto and go walking whenever possible. But it’s a bit hard in the heat so getting up early and heading off in the relative cool of the morning is the best time to do it. It’s still hot, but much more bearable, usually no more than 25C.
But the walks are really worth it. The countryside around Loreto is just fantastic. Olive trees line most of the paths and there are plum and peach trees within easy reach also. There are two walks I’ve found that are just the perfect length, about an hour, with the right amount of ups and downs to make them interesting. One goes by the church of the Madonna Delle Grazie and the other begins by heading to the church of the Madonna Degli Angeli.
Apart from the obvious benefit of getting some exercise they also provide a chance to be part of some stunning scenery. You’re bound to see and hear the wildlife as you make your way along the paths and trails used primarily by local farmers.
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