The Sassi di Matera are prehistoric cave dwellings in the Italian town of Matera, and are suspected to be one of the first human settlements in Italy. Homes were carved into rock and passed down from generation to generation. Some people here can say they’re living in the same houses of their ancestors of 9,000 years ago!
Set against the soaring Dolomites mountains, the tiny Church of Saint Magdalena in Italy’s Villoness valley is a popular stop for hikers roaming the area. I can’t get over this picture – I just love Italy!! (source)
I always wondered why anyone would visit a lake in the middle of Italy when thousands of miles of Mediterranean coastline lie just a few hours away. The more and more I see though, the more and more I’m convinced this is one lake that’s definitely worth the trip. Known…
Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature it’s almost November (omg it’s almost November!) as we had another gorgeous afternoon in the mid-70s today! 8) I walked into work bundled up against the 40 degree chill of the early morning, but by the time I walked out at noon to meet…
My name’s Kristin and I’m an Iowa Girl! I eat as well as I can with a massive sweet tooth, run as often as I can despite the crazy Iowa weather, and am more often than not thinking about the places I want to travel to!
Daily Escape – Sassi di Matera
August 20, 2012