In Italy the day after Easter is called Pasquetta, or little Easter. I have asked quite a bit of people what exactly is being celebrated on Pasquetta, but no one seems to know. All that is certain is that the tradition is to round up a group of friends and take a day trip. Lots go to the countryside, some to the beach or in the mountains, you get the idea. This year I went with my roommate and her friends out into the countryside of Puglia about a ten minute drive from Castel del Monte(which just so happens to be depicted on the Italian-issued 1 euro cent coin). We had fun BBQing and exploring the farm and woods, and I had a flash fest trying to capture as many pictures of the countryside as I could. I hadn't realized how nature-starved I was! I haven't gone for a good long hike since I got to Italy, so Tilden, Muir woods, Sibley, Golden Gate Park and all you other green wonderlands of the bay area, prepare yourselves for my return. I am going to come back a hiking maniac.
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