The Rolling Hills Of Toscana

Before we begin the next entry I just have to say:
Jamie - I think you have the wrong Ninja Turtle! I don't know much about Leonardo and the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican - BUT we did see Michelangelo's depiction of the creation...

Steve - Saw a fish jump in the Tiber River as we walked past - that's about it... Other that that Ireland would be the place for fly fishing - they have towns dedicated to the sport!

So folks, we are back again after a few days of no phones, no internet, no worries. The castle we are staying in is actually an ancient farm village surrounding a castle. The property dates back to the late 900's. We are satying in one of the farm houses... with a view that could bring tears to the eyes. I can't express to you the experience of standing on the threshold of our little house and overlooking the hills of Tuscany. No picture book bought at Barnes and Noble, no movie about a woman who buys a house here, no postcard can do this place justice.
The property itself has a pool that sides up to the edge of the hill and we can swim with the whole of the countryside before our eyes.
We really have yet to leave.
Our first day there we walked into the town of Bargino - a place so small it is not found on our map. The walk was maybe a mile down and then up one of the steepest hills I have seen. We ate a classic dinner in this town, which was REALLY good!
Yesterday, we visited Greve in Chianti, a beautful drive down a one lane road through the heart of this majestic region. We sampled some wine, bought some fruit, drove back home.
I am now sitting in an Internet spot in San Casciano, a small town just north of us and about 35 Kilometers south of Florence - if that much. While the town is not located on any tourist map, it is beautiful. I think we are the only tourists here right now... probably not, but it is fun to pretend.
Andrea is doing great driving, I am doing ok navigating. We now have the experience between the two of us - I drove on the left and she can't understand what the signs say. Quite the team.
We continue to have an amazing time.
We will toast to our family and friends tonight as we pour ourselves a glass of wine and stare out across a star filled Tuscan sky.
Ciao!