At the March meeting Barbara Corti gave an inspirational illustrated talk in Italian on the Lazio Region of Italy which is subdivided into the five provinces of Latina, Frosinone, Viterbo, Rieti and Rome. Apart from Rome, the region of Lazio is mainly rural and among the natural highlights are some hidden gems such as Castel Gandolfo in the Alban Hills, where the summer residence of the Pope is situated,overlooking Lake Albano. The lakes of Lazio boast clear water and beautiful surrounding countryside, for example Lake Bracciano, a favourite holiday spot for native Italians and the much quieter and more secluded Lake Martignano, where there is no room for cars and approach has to be made on foot.