Slowing Down a Bit

We made a stop in San Gimignano, a small walled medieval hill town in Siena, Tuscany. It was Sunday. It was our "day of rest." We planned to sit by the pool and soak up all of the Tuscan sun that we could. And that we did! We laid by the pool for hours until my skin freaked out and said it was time to go in.

We stayed at Voltrana Farm which was a very reasonably priced rental where we saw miles of olive trees, grapevines, and mountains. It was like a vacation within a vacation. A break from all the fast paced tours, and lines, and ticket fees. We walked around the property and saw horses and locals fishing for dinner. Tuscany offered a beautiful landscape for those who wanted to slow down and take it all in at a slower pace. Which is just what we needed.

For just 22 euros, we enjoyed a wonderful meal of no pizza. :) We had salad, veal, roasted potatoes, tiramisu and all you can drink wine. We sat at a long table full of people who were initially strangers, but in the end were friends. All while the Tuscan sun set perfectly on the horizon. It was a quick trip. But just enough fuel to recharge our weary bones for week numero dos.