Okay, I loved yesterday, but I love today, too. And let me give a nod again to Rick Steves. His 2008 Italy book mentions a little balcony over the IL Campo in Siena at a bar (just 8 seats) and we found it and sat there for a while this afternoon. Just watching the people … Continue reading Siena →

After more than 20 years of friendship and many travels, Betsy apparently forgot everything she knew about me and let me be in charge of the directions when I asked. Why did I ask? I felt confident. There are "way marks" throughout the trip. I thought even I could not get lost.Oh how wrong I … Continue reading We All Knew It Would Happen →

It rained yesterday and by the time we got to the hotel, we were just too tired to write anything. (It takes a couple of advil and about an hour to get the strength back, but then I feel great. Honest.) Even with the rain, however, it was still a great day. Beautiful walk, and … Continue reading Raindrops kept falling on our heads… →

Last night, we had a fantastic dinner in Volterra. I ate steak (apologies to Nancy and Jessy). It was fantastic, and I honestly needed the boost from the protein. We also had a dessert. I do not know the Italian name, but in English it was three types of chocolate (white, light and dark) and … Continue reading Walkation →

Today was the first day of our actual walk, but I will get to that in a minute. Volterra was fun yesterday. We followed Rick Steves advice (we do not mind admitting it) and had wine where he suggested, a tiny little bar decorated with bras (you read that right). The wine was good and … Continue reading Walk, Hike, Eat, Wine (and whine a little) →

We are in Voleterra, which is atop some major mountains. I am suddenly just a little worried about the walking ahead. Everything seems so steep, despite the assurance that the walk is easy to moderate.Lucca was fantastic. We did the audiotour (tourists that we are) and did not regret it. We saw churches, museums, old … Continue reading planes, trains, automobiles and buses →