I have already done 3 short day trips by train. The sacro mostri, or Park of Monsters, in Bormazo, was constructed by Vicino Orsini during the mid 1500’s. All the sculptures and monuments are hand-carved from rock and stone. Most sculptures had latin inscriptions and a local italian helped decipher the one on the ogre. Paraphrased: You can learn and see much if you will open your mid and let yourself fly...I enjoyed the shade in the woods during one of our many 90 degree days! I have also been to a nearby lake twice and it is really gorgeous. The area is very relaxed and the water is crystal clear. I have gotten in 2 open water swims already! I am trying to keep some part of my regular routine, but working out here is a little difficult right now. I also had the priviledge to meet a woman who has spent the last 5 months restoring the altar and fresco in her local church.
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| morning mist on Lake Bracciano |
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| struggle between giants |
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| Neptune |
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| ogre |
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| Bomarzo |
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| local castle from 1100 A D |
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| Castello Odescalchi Bracciano |
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| USAC students |
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| MK in castle courtyard |
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| beautiful local church set up for wedding |
