Our visits to the hill towns in Tuscany and Umbria were satisfyingly delicious tastes of both ancient and current Italian culture. The joy of walking among temples built upon Roman ruins, staying in a hotel originally crafted in 1252, visiting 13th century churches, and watching townspeople living there now in 2009 on a nightly stroll - passegiatta - was all totally magical. We loved Siena, Assisi, and Orvieto - none of which we actually knew we were going to when we left for this trip. Each has a special story, and an essence all its own.
This photo is of the Tuscan Chianti Classico sangiovese vineyards and olive groves to which we took a trip for wine tasting and local food sampling. Did I have something special shipped home for Christmas dinner? Why, yes I did!
awesome! looking forward to that holiday treat!
ReplyDeleteyep yep that does sound delicious!
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