Palombara Sabina

We headed to a small hill town called Palombara Sabina about an hour from Rome for a pasta making experience. Little did we know the delights in store for us! Before we headed to Nonna's house, Lilli took us on a brief tour of the quaint little commune of Palombara Sabina. They are very proud to be the descendants of the Sabini trip (as in the "kidnapping" of the Sabine women). They are quick to point out that their tribe is older than the Romans!

The town has a castle at its heart, and the roads all wind around up to it. It's pretty crazy to watch the cars careen around these tiny medieval roads.

Each year, they have a cherry festival and a someone is chosen as Miss Cherry Picker. That girl then gets to present some of the cherries to the Pope.

I would love to come back and stay here - it's so peaceful!Read more