Tuscany, Italy - Castellina in Chianti

Five days in Tuscany have been wonderful. A complete contrast to Venice. The people are different and the food and countryside amazing.

 We have found the people so friendly and relaxed, with time to share their love of their region Toscano. We have enjoyed the best Gelato and Pizza you could hope for. It was so cheap, we had to have it every day!
The Vino Rosso, Chianti Classico wasn't too bad either.

 The views from our Villa at Algergo Il Colombaio were beautiful and Roberta our host, a most gracious new friend. Her two naughty cats, caused us some grief with their antics, but it was all part of the charm of Castellina in Chianti.



Time for relaxing by the Pool each afternoon, after a day of exploring has kept us all sane. The weather has been pretty hot ranging from 30c to 34c today. I think we might have also entertained the other guests with the O'Leary freestyle races and card playing competitions.
We managed to visit Siena and its glorious Il Campo. Monteriggioni, a small but beautiful walled city with a big history from the 12th century. Radda and its rather scary and winding road, but you are rewared with the most spectacular views.
San Gigmanano, with history from northern Africa from the 13th Century.
Tomorrow we are off to Rome, but we will most defintely miss our piece of paradise in Tuscany.