D167 -- San Gimignano

It's so nice to be back in a house - especiallly one with a view like this! And though it felt good to do some “ordinary every-day things” like laundry, grocery shopping, and cooking, I can't help worrying that these tasks will quickly turn from enjoyable to annoying once we're back in our old routines back home.

















We explored the town of San Gimignano today. It reminded us a lot of Toledo in Spain, only smaller. Like Toledo, it's a walled medieval town of brown brick and stone buildings, but what's unique about it is the many towers that dominate its landscape.



Though it's small, it has everything we could want – restaurants, shopping, places to check e-mail & make phone calls home, and best of all, little markets where you can get all kinds of gourmet goodies like mozzarella di bufala, balsamic vinegar, locally produced olive oil & wine, and spice mixes. I can't wait until our family and friends arrive so we can cook big dinners.

-Elva