Yesterday we left Termoli and the Adriatic Sea and headed inland to the Gran Sasso d'Italia National Park and are spending 4 nights in the charming hilltop village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio. We rented a flat in a palazzo from this wonderful woman whose life call seems to be taking care of her guests like visiting relatives from afar. The moment we arrived she sent us to see the Rocca Calascio because the weather was good and there was a chance of rain for today. We naively hiked from the lowest point possible, first on an old road (long and uphill) and then on to a rugged, steep, rocky path to get to the fortress and church. I am adding a picture of the church. Please note the white road off to the right. That
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