Saturnia

Headed further south over the Grosseto mountain range
The vegetation became lusher as the scenery did change.
Observed many festive flags fluttering in local towns
Piaggios the favoured transport despite hilly ground.

Medieval walled villages clustered high to defend
Only reached by roads with multiple hairpin bends.
Chose to stay a few nights at the base of Manciano hill
At a beautiful B and B with gardens extremely tranquil.

Our primary purpose to visit Saturnia’s natural spa
As thermal waters spew from the earth in Maremma.
Due to Jupiter angered by Saturn throwing a thunderbolt
It’s strike supposedly creating this unique geological fault.

Used by many civilisations before our time
Evident by burial sites along meridian lines.
Ventured out to an ancient Entruscan Necropolis
Where tree shaded tombs ensued somber solace.

Arose early at five thirty to avoid the tourist masses
Changed into bathers amongst the tufts of grasses.
Water temperature 35 degrees smelling sulphuric
Wallowed in various sized pools feeling euphoric.

As the steamy waters rushed past the old grain mill
Cascading down and over pools that constantly refill.
Adjusted ourselves to the smell and worms red
Free to enter or pay at a private resort instead.Read more