Collepepe Old Village

We finally found our way to the historic part of Collepepe which we can see across the valley from the hotel grounds. I think we took the long way when we set off but that was useful as we passed through a small commercial area where there was a pharmacy and I was able to get some anti-hystamine tablets for the bite that had swollen up around my ankle. The pharmacy assistant didnt speak English but she had this amazing translation device on her computer, so I typed in English and it immediately translated into Italian. We saw even more wild flowers and butterflies on our walk into Collepepe village but felt there was a bit too much traffic to hang about.
The road up to the old centre was quite a climb and fortunately there was a lovely breeze as we neared the top. We were still very pleased to find a seat under some trees as we neared the convent. This village is not as well restored as as the village of Collazone that we visited last Friday, though restoration work is being carried out and there is quite a bit of property for sale. Interestingly we passed two women, who were possible Syrian refugees, walking up one of the village streets. It does seem to be a particularly out of the way place to house a refugee family. The nearest supermarket is at least a mile and a half away. It seems that a lot of the village is occupied by the convent, which might also account for the selection of trees in the village.
Fortunately my phone Sat Nav found a shorter route for our return journey, which was excellent as the afternoon was getting hotter and hotter. We've just had an afternoon siesta to recover and will be ready to get going again soon. Even if that onl y involves sitting in the gardens.