Todi and beyond

Todi is in the heart of a farming community in Umbria. At this time of year the fields ("paddocks" to us) are full of sunflowers (girasole). Some farmers are still harvesting wheat. We passed many fields with sunflower plants that were close to opening their sunny faces.
We settled into the house and worked out where the best places were to buy fresh local food.
Marsciano.......

.......has a weekly market on Monday mornings so off we went. It was hot and very busy with locals doing their weekly shopping just like us. The food is very fresh and colourful.

Fresh fruit!!!!

Madeleine and Daniel quickly learnt that Italians love children! There is a lot of cheek pinching (not so enjoyable!!) but also when we buy something the busy stall holders almost always hand over a piece of their best and tastiest fruit to each child for free.
At the market we had a bite to eat in a cafe and then managed to find some sunglasses for Daniel and headbands for Madeleine. We also bought some fruit and vegetables and a little ham and local cheese (pecorino) for the days ahead.
On our way back to the house we stopped and enjoyed some shopping at a clothing outlet, by which time we were all hot enough for a swim.

Cooling off!!