In the southern parts of Tuscany, lots of fields were ploughed up

Looks a bit like they are in drought compared to further up north

Abandoned buildings litter the country side (but are lovely)

Entire bits of hillsides seem to be growing nothing

Bit greener in this part of the world, with lots of "graperies" as Katie calls them

And our favourite new thing... "pointy up trees" which line lots of driveways

Hill top villages are all over the place

Driving in Tuscany

September 28, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

Given we have done so much of it, I have taken some photos of Craig driving in Tuscan country. Narrow roads, lots of switchbacks, crazy drivers not obeying the speed limit, overtaking where it is not possible to do so (or so we think!), a large array of signage... tempered by great scenery!

Out day to and from Sovana consisted of 5 hours of driving. Craig gave me 3 hours credit for Sovana and Vie Cave, 1 hour credit for the thermal hot springs, and 1 hour credit for nice scenery - we are square.

[That is "Craig code" for saying I had done good in finding something worth 5 hours of driving.]Read more