Tuscany

Tuscany’s full of many attractions that allure
Couldn’t drive past Florence without a detour.
Faced crowded walkways around a huge marquee
Restricting our movements & views unable to see.

Hard to appreciate the city or snap a photo
Entry lines expansive so tours we did forgo.
Shuffled with the throng to glimpse the main sights
Our panini & pizza lunches were a definite highlight.

Marchesi Antinori Vineyard was our next place
Famous for it’s Chianti and a spiral staircase.
Thrilled to experience wines worthy of a sip
All too soon driving to continue our road trip.

To Castelnuovo Berardenga where we laid our heads
On an old working vineyard with converted cowsheds.
Surrounded by vine & olive groves, great for a stroll
Observing sunset with vino was perfect for the soul.

Appreciative of the tranquility and view of our surrounds
Incredulous so much produce sprouts from the ground.
Relaxing in garden loungers as the sky turns red
Absorbing the special atmosphere just before bed.

In Asciano purchasing porchetta we had to wait
Anticipating it’s a flavour with pecorino on a plate.
Wine shops too tempting, a chilled rose had to try
Then Monteriggioni Castle we could not pass by.

Driving next day to the market we heard a clunk
Car halted and looked like our dream was sunk!
Visions of all our itinerary plans to postpone
Investigation discovered in the brakes, a stone.*

Arriving in Siena rode escalators to the main square
Lucky to witness a full parade of a Festa Titolare.
Locals in cultural costumes marched the streets paved
Drum beats reverberated & huge coloured flags waved.

Piazza del Campo is such a welcoming space
Red bricked buildings & a tall tower to embrace.
Water bottles refilled from the Fountain of Joy
In the shade of the Cathedral an aperol to enjoy.

Admiring it’s façade with carvings so intricate
Colourful stained glass and frescoes delicate.
In every corner discover a myth or a story
Do not overlook this great medieval glory.

* car was normal once stone removed.Read more