A few years ago I found myself thinking more and more about Abruzzo after having spent two glorious summer holidays on the beaches and in the towns near Lanciano. We had extra virgin olive oil sent to our house in the UK. I wanted to be more 'Abruzzese' and perhaps have a few olive trees in a mini-grove somewhere in that area. Somehow or another the stars aligned and we now find ourselves owners of a stone house in a small hill-top town in the very southern part of Chieti province. Of course we have had help. So much help from English speaking Italians and Italian speaking Italians (who can make you feel welcome with a nod and a smile and a waterfall of their beautiful language). We were so lucky with our estate agent . So here I would like to post some experiences and updates, from time to time....