Mon Jul 21 - explore north of Siena
glassworks in Colle di Val d'Elsa
hike near Futerutoli
Monteriggioni
San Gimignano
the day:
glassworks in Colle di Val d'Elsa.
bought shot glasses
Sam loved it
hiked up from Cassafrassi to Futerutoli. Ate lunch in restaurant owned by Mazzei winery.
hiked back. 90 min rouund trip.
San Gimignano - best pizza. climbed steps up tower to see view. Not quite the highest point in town.
Saw the pyramid-snaped lemon cello bottle
Big weapons shop. Swords!! helmets. Josh heaven.
scenic route home
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| Glassllowers at Vilca, in Colle D'Elsa |
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| They let us stand right next to them as they worked |
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| There is something so graceful about their work |
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| We hiked from Cassafrassi to Futeroli. About 45 min each way. |
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| Sam has been working out |
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| Entering Fonterutoli. This winery / medieval village has been owned by the Mazzei family since the 1400s. |
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| There isn't much to the tiny town of Futerutoli |
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| Tuscan hillsides abound, all gloriously picturesque |
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| Josh was delighted in this weapons shop in San Gimignano.Very impressive swords display. |
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| overlooking the soccer field in San Gimignano |
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| At nearly the highest point in town |
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| Josh was a big fan of the pizza in Italy |
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