Lake Campotosto
 

Capitignano is located within the Gran Sasso (big rocks) National Park  and close by is a beautiful scenic area created by Lake Campotosto, the largest lake in Abruzze.   Not far away is an area is also known as Little Tibet and is often a backdrop for films and travel photography.  The peaks in this area are among the highest in all of the Appenines.   Luigi and Maria took us after a short drive to a campground above the lake and we enjoyed a spectacular afternoon.  This high country is very reminiscent of California's Sierra Nevada or Wyoming's Grand Teton's -- this is probably a great escape during the hot and humid Italian summer in the low lands.