The day before yesterday (Thursday), we visited Cardoso, which we can see prominently across the valley. At night, we see its lights twinkle at us tantalisingly. So it was time we paid a visit.
As we arrived, two readimix lorries and a squad of men were busy repairing a frana (landslide) on one of the village roads - pumping cement to a great height. The ongoing cost and effort of these landslides must be enormous.
Cardoso was quite a large settlement, quite busy, bustling even, with many small squares and - always a good sign - a cafe!
Last year, we visited a nearby village - Vallico Sopra - and Barbara noticed there was a long path from there to here, so Thursday's trip was a sort of reconnoitre. In fact, we have today done this walk, but more of that anon ...
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| Mending the frana ... |
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| Many of Cardoso's houses remain unplastered - more picturesque for the tourist, but perhaps more damp for the occupants? |
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| Minimalist bell tower on the church - there is a much bigger one of the usual type up the hill |
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| A narrow street between grand houses |
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| A narrow street with novel parking place ... |
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| The start of the marked trail to Vallico Sopra |
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