Cortona

Spent a lazy morning with Deb, Stefano and Ernie before saying a sad farewell as they headed back to the UK. It has been so lovely having them here to share our adventures.
We had a lovely birthday celebration dinner (another celebration!) in Montepulciano the night before. We were struggling to find an open restaurant plus one that did gluten free. Arrived at a lovely hilltop restaurant, but no bookings available. Stefano went back in for some Italian negotiations. The owner rang a few friends but no go. We were just heading up the road when we heard the owner shouting out "Australians!". He managed to squeeze us in to a couple of tables. The food was divine, and I was serenaded by the owner. You don't get that every day.
After the UK entourage left we hopped in to the car to drive to another hilltop town of Cortona. It was lovely, but very steep. There was a poor lady trying to navigate the hill in wedges. Rookie mistake. We were very amused by the fact most of the sandwich places close down for a three hour lunch break. Isn't that your busy time of day?
Walked past a little shop that was like a cave, where Nonna was doing wine tasting. A real authentic experience. Purchased the best limoncello, which Nonna had made herself.
We did miss our interpreters. Graham ordered a Coke zero and ended up with a zero alcohol cocktail. We were in hysterics (except for Graham).
We have had such a lovely time in Montepulciano - the farmstay was fabulous.Read more