So here we are in Abruzzo in this wonderful village of Santo Stefani di Sessanio. It is on the edge of the Gran Sasso National Park. The vistas are wonderful. The village itself has an interesting history. Almost destroyed in the 2009 earthquake, a Swedish investor (we got the opportunity to meet him) bought up most of the village and is having it restored using the ancient methods ( no concrete, local stones, etc.). It is beautiful and rustic. The tower completely collapsed in the earthquake and there are efforts underway to restore it to its original grandeur.