Monsummano Terme

After an underwhelming breakfast we drove into town to wash our clothes at a launderia. We needed to wash socks and things that need a dryer. This place was 100% 1st class. Digital Touch screen control panel. All our clothes fit into 1 machine. It was a “Speed Queen” laundry. While we waited we went and got a few things from the Coop grocery store. Once everything was dry we went to lunch. We had some pasta, salad and the most amazing spinach…..But its not spinach. It’s called Bietola. It translates to “chard”. It doesn’t taste like Swiss chard at all. I saw it translated on a English menu to “Beet leaves”. But I dont think that’s right either. I may find some seeds and try to grow it. We love it.
We got back to the hotel and changed into our swimsuits and headed to the Thermal outdoor pool. It’s naturally 34’C warm or 93’ F. Its really nice. The water is not clear and it has purifying minerals in it. You are required to wear a swim cap while swimming. They also give you towels and robes. You can enter the water though an enclosed room because its cold outside. They have thought of everything. Gabe and I took a nap in our lounge chairs. The kids couldn’t sit still. So we all went to the indoor sauna and wet rooms. We had a nice relaxing day. We went into a neighboring town for dinner. We found a cute little family trattoria and had the most amazing bean soup ever! Gabe and Renee got a steak while Andrew had pasta and I had veggies. We have an early morning drive to Florence tomorrow. Time for bed. Ciao!
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