Cortona

Today I went on a day trip to Cortona, Italy! It was a beautiful day – although honestly I consider any day that’s sunny to be beautiful now, considering all the rain we’ve had lately. Cortona is a small hill town but it is really quite nice. When you go to the wall of the town you have an amazing view of the countryside that takes your breath away. In addition, there are some nice shops, restaurants, museums, buildings, churches, and other sites to see.

Overlooking the countryside in Cortona!

Overlooking the countryside in Cortona!

In Piazza della Repubblica.

In Piazza della Repubblica.

An obelisk memorial.

An obelisk memorial.

Another view of the countryside.

Another view of the countryside.

Next to the city wall, overlooking the beautiful countryside.

Next to the city wall, overlooking the beautiful countryside.

And again!

And again!

Looking back after we started a trek up the hill towards the top.

Looking back after we started a trek up the hill towards the top.

A cool mosaic on one of the buildings.

A cool mosaic on one of the buildings.

We finally got to the top and reached this church - Santa Margherita.  It is beautiful and peaceful inside.

We finally got to the top and reached this church – Santa Margherita. It is beautiful and peaceful inside.

My first spaghetti alla carbonara (restaurant: Pizzeria Fufluns)! So yummy! It's spaghetti with eggs, cream, pancetta, and pepper (with some sprinkled cheese on top).

My first spaghetti alla carbonara (restaurant: Pizzeria Fufluns)! So yummy! It’s spaghetti with eggs, cream, pancetta, and pepper (with some sprinkled cheese on top).

Sitting on the steps in Piazza della Repubblica.

Sitting on the steps in Piazza della Repubblica.

We were in the square during an off time - a great picture opportunity!

We were in the square during an off time – a great picture opportunity!

With the countryside at our backs!

With the countryside at our backs!