22/07/2024
Far from the Madding Crowd
is not only the title of the romantic drama film adaptation by David Nicholls of the1874 novel 'Far from the Madding Crowd' by Thomas Hardy and starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tom Sturridge, Michael Sheen and Juno Temple, but it could also be the theme of our road trip to Abruzzo.
A Region with the immense, empty plateau ringed by bare mountains of the Gran Sasso National Park, the frugale beauty and simple life of medieval villages perched on the hilltops, scenic landscapes surrounded by the forest, unique architecture and genuine food.
All this in a small area we visited and famous for a precious spice, the Protected Designation of Origin saffron, commonly called 'red gold'.