Fonte Romana

I recently had the privilege of having my second piece published on the She Explores travel blog. This particular photo story is on a very special place in my life, Fonte Romana: an area and restaurant near where my mum grew up in Pacentro, Italy.

http://www.she-explores.com/landmarks/europe/maiella-national-park-italy

I thought it would be fun on here to share some behind-the-scenes photographs of friends and family from the last time we visited.

cloudy day in the mountains, but still so beautiful

building near the restaurant

my dad & Jim chatting outside Fonte Romana

my mum on the right (love her laugh) & her cousin Carolina

chilling our Prosecco in the mountain spring water

wild boar prints (and part of a Laura print)

grabbing some coals for cooking in the kitchen

besides the wine (of course), I do miss those lil Crodo drinks

making potions

testing out the Potion app for She Explores on a day hike and tea break. this app is still being developed, and I'm new to using it so my film-making debut is a little jagged. I have to say this app is really fun! basically you take photos, the app adds a few seconds to each shot, and then you compile your video by putting the photos in order and adding music if you like. looking forward to testing it out on our next camping trip and adventures, and I've also put one together that I'll share soon of my mum & I making homemade cioppino.

music by Neko Case

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two weeks ago She Explores opened the doors to the Artistry Shop where you now can purchase work from these talented women right from the site. so go check them out and get the Christmas shopping (camp)fires ignited!

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