Presepi ... the last few days!

The presepe display at Montesanto (one of our local monasteries) ended on Epiphany, but I couldn't stand the thought that I'd missed it. So I called over to Montesanto hoping to speak to a friar I had taught English...you never know -- we might be able to score a private viewing!

Br. Sergio wasn't available, but I mentioned to Br. Fulvio (who answered the phone) what I wanted, and he offered to let us in! Hurray!

The display is quite amazing, and features presepi from all over the world. The showstopper in my mind was one done by a 9-year-old girl in (you guessed it) pasta.

I include photos for your enjoyment...

Love,

Alexandra

Views on the way there...

Montesanto in the foreground

This is the one by the 9-year-old

The water wheel turns!

The chickens down below, the kitchen above

Wheelbarrow...farmer...

And a pig!

This one is made of buttons

Origami

This represenets a building in Todi

This one is made of travertine tile!

A wine barrel, cleverly reused

Crockpot?

Instead of watching the normal programming, try this TV!

Inside the doorway of the above presepe

To give you an idea of scale

This is our view walking back...