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Volterra: Not Just For Twi-hards and Oenophiles
One of the last towns we visited in our week in Tuscany was the town of Volterra. According to Rick Steves*, this vibrant and history-laden town was recently in the international limelight because it was used as the backdrop for … Continue reading
Posted in Isole e Olena, italian Wine, Italy, Travel, travel with Friends, Tuscany, Volterra, Wine
Tagged Alabaster art, Chianti Classico, Etruscan History, Isole e Olena, Postaweek2012, Rick Steves, Travel, Tuscany, Volterra, Wine
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Weekly Writing Challenge: A Splash of Color
Weekly Writing Challenge: Splash of Color Palio di Siena (or Il Palio) is a very old but still observed festival in Siena at least twice a year. The tradition dates back to medieval times. It is a horse race where the … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Horse Race, Italy, Palio di Siena, Siena, Travel, travel with Friends, Tuscany
Tagged Contrada, Contrade of Siena, DPCHallenge, Horse racing, Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Postaweek2012, Siena, Travel, Tuscany
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Riding Trains
During some of our European trips, my hubby and I avail of the efficient train systems at our disposal. This has afforded us a peek into people’s daily goings on. We find it a great opportunity to people-watch. There is … Continue reading
Posted in European Trains, Travel, travel with Friends, Uncategorized
Tagged European Trains, France, Italy, postaday2012, Postaweek2012, Train station, trains in europe, transportation, Travel, Vacation
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Tuscan Heat
There’s nothing like being “Under the Tuscan Sun,” as the book goes. Well, I have to say that the Tuscan sun was beating down on us for the first three days of our trip. Think of highs in the 104 … Continue reading
Posted in Florence, Travel, travel with Friends, Tuscany
Tagged Borgo I Vicelli Villas, Florence, Postaweek2012, Travel, Tuscany, Vacation
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