Lago di Bracciano in the off season

the lake from up on the hill

we hiked up for some exercise and to see the nice views

the sun was really warm on a winter's day

it isn't too often one sees a "presepio" (nativity) on the water!

close up view

matthew in thought

viewing the sunset from la vela cafe

very peaceful, weather became cooler and we headed back to Rome

loved this close-up on the fisherman and net who was part of the presepio scene above

having mostly gone to lake bracciano in the warmer weather to swim we decided to head up there for a winter's hike this time. Weather was lovely, sunny and quite warm till the sun set and then it became cooler. Hope to go back to explore some more of the trails.