It has only taken us 4 days to figure out how to open the door to our apartment. There is a key, the likes of which we have never seen before, and it is finicky. Very finicky. Though Don has now mastered the technique. As long as we don’t lose Don tomorrow in Siena, we should be okay.
All this before breakfast – check out the view to start our morning off in the best possible way.
Then it’s off to Panzano for a bit of wandering and exploring.
On our way up to the church at the top of the hill we happened upon an art exhibition in a beautiful garden. We even got to cast our votes for our favourite piece of art. Each of us chose a different one (of course).
On to the church, where we promptly got kicked out because mass was starting.
We headed back down to our car via the back lanes – with their magnificent views over the Tuscan countryside.
We actually did hit the Panzano Wine Festival, but weren’t ready to taste a bunch of wine. Just yet. . .
Had to check out the famous Butcher of Panzano – holding court as always.
Back to Greve for a trip to the grocery store for some healthy food for lunch and dinner at home today. We tried, we really did. Unfortunately the Co-op is closed on Sundays, and there is only one. Too bad – so sad.
Tina and Dave headed back to our place for a swim and a siesta, while Don and I (after parking the car back at home) headed to Enoteca Il Falorni, which is the most wonderful place where you can purchase a taste, a half glass or a whole glass of almost any wine you can imagine. Don was in heaven.
Of course, we needed some food to soak up all those little tasters.
So good. Such a lovely way to spend the afternoon. And just a few hours later, it was time for dinner!
So anyhoo – those were today’s adventures. I can hardly wait to see what tomorrow brings!
Jan and Don Travel the World 