Tuscany day 16

A short train trip from Bologna started with a blip as the cab company only sent one cab instead of two. Ron, Miriam, and I were left behind. We all rejoined each other about 30 minutes later at the train station. We arrived in Florence by train and stored our bags for a few hours. We went to see David at the Academia Galleria. It was busy, but we were all able to take in the strong beauty he is. I was always fascinated by the fact that when David was created human anatomy was not well known and yet it is captured so well, especially the veins which are bigger than some of David's other parts if you know what I mean. We also observed some other creations in the museum including a beauty called Grateful, which pretty much sums up my whole trip with what it has given me so far. I am sure that we had gelato before heading out of town. It does not go well if it is missed. Well, the trip from Florence Airport Car Rental to our accommodations outside of Siena was truly the most frustrating adventure of our trip so far. Driving is scary in Italy, and our Google Maps didn't want to cooperate. We all saw a whole other side of some people in the group that my mother wouldn't believe. You know who you are! We passed our villa on the highway, and we thought that was it, but we ended up in a town separated by two cars and lost. Of course, that villa on the hill was ours. Once we found our villa, we stopped to enjoy the fresh air and the breathtaking view of Siena. All of us are quite excited about our accommodations. We all watched the sunset, and our frustrating day was over, or so we thought. Ron, Linda, and I decided to go get a few groceries while the others awaited in the Cassetta Bar. We did not get far before Google Maps' directions disappeared. In total frustration, wine was more important than grocery shopping. Back to the bar we went to, and all our worries disappeared. Having dinner outside in the beautiful evenings is becoming a favorite for everyone. We just relax and enjoy all that is given to us at that moment. Dinner was the bar special. An exceptional ravioli with ragu and very cheap good wine. The waitress was very accommodating in assisting the non-Italian-speaking woman at the bar to speak with us. She was happy for the customers as it was not busy. All of our frustrations were gone for the day. The next morning was a day to gather groceries, and Bernie, Nicole, and Jane went into Siena. I just laid around monitoring the laundry and writing. No one wanted to do much, but relax and rejuvenate and enjoy our location on the hill. Our evening deserves its entry.Read more