Having great plans for Sunday and Monday (stay tuned), we decided to take it easy on Saturday and visit the nearby towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, with a short tour at a winery on the way.
Both Montepulciano and Montalcino are picturesque, perched at the very top of a hill with incredible views. They also offer a relaxing atmosphere for tourists that may just be a touch too perfect. Perhaps we simply showed up at the wrong time, when every resident is safely tucked away behind closed shutters for a siesta, but it felt to me like both towns were missing a little of that local vibe that I have been going on about. Nonetheless, the views alone are well worth the ride up the hill, not to mention the countless wine bars and the most amazing lunch we have had anywhere in Italy as of yet.
Every single narrow street in these medieval towns are steep enough to remind my twenty-something legs that I am close to thirty and more out of shape than I would like to admit. We stopped by this cherry tree as we were walking into town so that I could take a photo of the cherries when they hit the ground and immediately started rolling and rolling down the hill. If you find yourself in Tuscany one day, my advice to you is to take your time, slow down and enjoy the views. Your legs will thank you.
Italy Countdown, Day 9
Pasta: 4
Pizza: 6
Gelato: 7
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