Went out for the day today – 27km to the hill town of San Gimignano, famous for its 14 towers. Parked easily – it wasn’t nearly as busy as we expected. Delightful place with stunning views over the Tuscan countryside. Lots of touristy shops selling handbags, calendars, pottery etc. Had pizza and salad for lunch. Drove back to Volterra and had afternoon nap.
There is an political/social election pending about nuclear power and a brass band was walking up and down the streets playing, including “Hava Nagila”, which I believe is a Jewish number. Lady in piazza tried to get us to dance with her!!
Had a pleasant, if expensive meal at the “Ombre della Sera” at 70€. Waiter used to live in Leeds and very often hankered after a Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding and sticky toffee pudding. Afterwards we went for a snifter at “La Perchotta” where 3 German fraulein put us to shame by speaking fluent Italian. Staggered home at about 10.30. Coolish evening again.
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| 16th century high rise flats |
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| Jane posing in San Gim |
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| Barnaby about to be squashed by mermaid |
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| Piazza with well - San Gim |
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