Ciao again from the town of Sinalunga -- nearest internet point to us!
Well, we hit the road for six nights. Three in Venice, and three in Roma. Took the train to both. Nice to kick back and drink a beer while enroute, and you can't drive in Venice, and you don't want to in Rome. Both were fantastic. I think I already covered Venice, so after three great days, we headed south on the train to Rome. Saw the obligatory sights, and per usual, ate and drank a lot... The Coliseum is still impressive, but the Pantheon is still probably the coolest monument in Rome. How the hell that thing has survived all this time I can't fathom. Neat the way the sun shines through open hole in the top -- some pagan meaning to where the sun shines I'm sure...
So after three days of archeological sites, food and wine, and dodging Vespas and insane traffic, we were actually looking forward to getting back to the peace and quiet of Tuscany. Got back yesterday afternoon and just chilled and enjoyed the slower lifestyle. Got up this morning and had to run the chain saw as a cold wind was blowing from the northeast -- a.k.a. Siberia. So the laundry is hanging in our flat near the fireplace, and I took a shower inside next to the stove in a giant metal pot. The wind was out of control -- showering outside under the grape pergula was out of the question...
So we've got a few days around the vineyards and farms; we'll do a few hours work in the mornings and do a few afternoon day trips to the surrounding towns. After the 28th we're done and will head south to the heel of the boot for a bit of a flashback to my early 20's. Will probably be a few degrees warmer there too!
So ciao for now. And despite the food and wine, I am starting to get a hankering for a schooner of Coors Light from the Richmond, and Veronica could go for an order of their chips! But we can do without for another week...
Oh, and regarding the photos, we're charging Veronica's laptop in the car right now, and then we'll dump the pix to a CD, and post them next time we're in town... Yeah, I know, you've heard that one before...
Cin Cin! (Cheers!)
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4 comments:
Hi Veronic & Ray:
It seems like you are having a lot of fun, but I don't think you have all the comfort of homes.
Cannot wait until you get back to hear all the great stories
Miss you
Have fun, be safe
Lorri & Russ
You guys arn't missing much here in the states. Sounds like a great trip. One for the books. I hope you can bring some of the fruits of your labor home with you. It's been fun reading about your trip.
Talk to when you get back,
Jared
Hi Veronica and Ray. Things up in Santa Barbara Wine Country are pretty good. We have about 75% of our grapes in right now, and will pick more this week.
The fires in So cal are pretty crazy. I hope the wind dies down soon.
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. I hope to see you at the winery soon
Dan Zurliene
Koehler Winery
Yes, the Pantheon is way cool. Tricia and I saw it near dusk when they turned on the inside lighting. Their lighting system is all indirect and very well done. The different colors of the marble and textures of the sculptures really pop out at you.
Enjoy, come home, and tell us all about it,
-- Tim Guest --
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