Over the summer I was fortunate enough to go to Italy with the family that I worked for over the past two years. They have a house in a little town called Umbertide, near Perugia.
It's a lovely house, situated on top of a hill, only accessible by car (so no public transport!) - very quiet, surrounded by nature, in other words, very much the opposite to London, which I have to admit I really love. At least in short bursts. It is also without internet, and very limited TV channels, so for a 21st century gal, it can be a little trying to cope without technology - but it's also good to just switch off.
One of my favourite things about the 'Italy house' as C & B call it, is that it has a wonderful swimming pool. The kids spent many hours, most days, jumping in and out the pool, diving and splashing and generally just doing things kids do when they are in water. I'm not a huge pool person myself, but the fact that it keeps the kids entertained is a major plus in my books! And, when the weather was getting to the late 30's it was a god-send to be able to jump in the pool and cool off.
For me, it was quite sad the day we left the 'Italy house' was the knowledge that I wouldn't be able to go and stay there again - given that I have finished working for Caroline and Robert, to embark on post-graduate study at Westminster University. But, I have wonderful memories of the place, and many, many pictures to remind me of the ivy-covered walls, spectacular views and blue skies :)
Overlooking the capana
View from 'Italy house'
From the pool, looking at the 'Italy house'
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