Back to Marche, Italy

This week I am taking a step back in time and heading to the Region Marche, Italy. Years ago I spent time in Ascoli Piceno taking an Italian speaking course; I was a dismal failure but so enjoyed my time there. It was one of my first articles for GoNOMAD and I read it over today in anticipation:

Ascoli's ancient feel does not hold back its development or its desire to offer diversions to history. This morning begins under blue skies and bulbous white clouds at the Piazza del Popolo. A steaming cup of cappuccino at the Lorenz Café is served with gratis sweets and cookies…true decadence and fortification for the day's busy events.