11057 Norma

Hello there ! I live in Spoleto, in the centre of Umbria. Laurie and I moved here from London about 10 years ago. It was the best thing we EVER did. Spoleto is the most spell-bindingly beautiful place, older than Rome, like living in a giant fairy-tale castle with twisting, cobbled, arched alleyways, teaming with bars, shops and restaurants, perched on a hill, surrounded by mountains. Every day is a dream for us ! The weather is predominantly sunny with clear blue skies, except for the occasional day in Jan, Feb and March, when the temperatures can fluctuate between 7 - 17 degs C. But, this change in weather makes a refreshing change from the rest of the year, when it is hot, reaching temperatures of around 40 degs in August.

Ciao, ciao, Norma

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 10:34

Hi Norma and welcome to the site. I have been to Spoletto when we stayed in Monte Falco and certainly agree with what you wrote. Luck y you for living permanenetly out there.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 12:36

Hi Norma and welcome. Enjoy the Forum.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 13:07

Welcome Norma, you certainly paint a beautiful picture of Spoleto. It is really nice to hear that you have achieved your dream.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 13:32

Yes, you have certainly chosen one of the most beautiful cities in Italy in which to live (IMO)!

Tell me - have they got round to moving the Carabineri out of the old Roman amphitheatre down towards the station? I read about plans to restore this complex a couple of years ago - probably hasn't happened yet - but it will rival Lucca and Assisi when it is cleared of the army clutter and portakabins!