Saturday, September 4, 2010
Tuscany
This morning we picked up our rental car at Campino Airport outside of Rome. We took a road that was 3000 years old! Truly amazing. Then we drove north on the autostrada towards Florence. We were going 110 km/h and were being passed. We stopped in Orvieto, which is in Umbria. This hillside town is over 3000 years old, with caves underneath it. After a few hours exploring we ventured back on to the autostrada to make our way to Cortona, in the heart of Tuscany. This walled town is perched high up on the hillside, overlooking the Tuscany countryside. We drove up an extremely windy, narrow road and parked outside of the towns walls. No driving on those little, narrow, cobblestone roads. Only the locals can. We now understand why the vehicles are small. Anything too large would never be able to get around. Our apartment is right in the main piazza. A wedding was going on right there as we came in. We then wandered the tiny, narrow and in parts, very steep streets. Truly picturesque. I can see why they filmed movies here! Another Italian pasta meal. I don't think we will get tired of it, although we may need to walk more! Joe is ready to take cooking lessons, to try and improve on his pasta sauce! And the vino. 2 Euros for a 1/4 litter. Less than water. I guess you know what we are going to drink.
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Hi guys! Just checked in to see how you are doing. We remember again how beautiful it is there. We wish we were there with you! The pics you posted are just beautiful. We were in Orvieto, it is so cool you think that a guy in armoured suit should walk around the next corner, it so ancient there. Never been to Cortona, so looking forward to seeing some pictures from there. I love this blog site, it is so interesting to keep up with your travels. We're looking forward to more.
Danielle & Rick
Hi guys - we are sitting here tonight and showed Nana your pictures - she remembers a lot of Rome - so cool. Yes - Pam scooped her up and brought her to Kelowna - we are really enjoying the visit!!!
Take care...and DO take a cooking course - I hear they are a lot of fun in Tuscany!!
k & g & pam & nana
Hi mom and dad,
I love the pictures!! Just want to see some of the fashion haha jk! Looks like you are having a great time! I dont know what way is easiest to get a hold of you. Ohh I joined a soccer team! I already have a game this wednesday, its premier league in Langley..so a hundred times better than the league in kelowna. And remember..mustafa?? (moose)...he is coaching! so it should be fun! I have to get ready for work again! Have fun and enjoy! love you
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