Tuscany

I enjoyed each moment of our trip, but I think we all agreed several of our favorite days were in Tuscany. We rented a car and stayed at this wonderful agriturismo, which is like a bed and breakfast, outside of San Gimignano. Though some of our time was spent lost in the car trying to navigate the Italian road signs or lack there of (which we did master) it was so wonderful to drive and see such beautiful countryside together.

The home we stayed in was also wonderful. It is an old 1300s home that has been restored-they have kept and restored the terra cotta roofs and wooden beamed ceilings. It was gorgeous. It was a few miles outside of San Gimignano and we had a great view of the towers from outside their home.

We spent one day driving to Lucca and exploring San Gimignano. Had a wonderful dinner (maybe my favorite of the trip) in San Gimignano. Then the next day saw Montereggione (tiny town but has existing old wall surrounding), Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano. We sampled wonderful cheese, meats, vinegar and wine. In Montepulciano we stumbled into a wine store that had extensive cellars and sampled (and bought) some delicious wine. Our second night we ate at our Band B and it was incredible-lots of yummy wine, pasta, veggies, etc.

Great views, great time together.

San G

Famous Tuscan church displayed on calendars and postcards