Friday, October 22
I’m so sad to leave Nancy and Rob and wish we had more time to spend with them. And we have so enjoyed making new friends; it’s been a lively bunch here at the villa and we hope to see them again in the future and raise a glass of wine (what, another?) in their company. More from Florence – and some pics!
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We had a lovely drive through the Chianti countryside and stopped at Panzanno to try out the restaurant that Farley read about in “Heat” The meal was excellent, Farley tried out the mixed meats lunch (some
raw) and pronounced it well worth the extra drive time to stop by. I took his pic with the famous butcher/chef, Dario Cecchini.
We had a lovely last night with our villa mates -- we all went to the Gregorian Chant at a nearby
abbey and it was a moving service. Afterwards we enjoyed a group meal in Buonconvento and were just sure the "city council" aka Mafia were eating next to us!
abbey and it was a moving service. Afterwards we enjoyed a group meal in Buonconvento and were just sure the "city council" aka Mafia were eating next to us! Currently we are in the midst of sorting and packing to depart the villa and head to Florence. You can’t drive into the city so we will park our car and head into Firenze with carry ons.
I’m so sad to leave Nancy and Rob and wish we had more time to spend with them. And we have so enjoyed making new friends; it’s been a lively bunch here at the villa and we hope to see them again in the future and raise a glass of wine (what, another?) in their company. More from Florence – and some pics!
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We had a lovely drive through the Chianti countryside and stopped at Panzanno to try out the restaurant that Farley read about in “Heat” The meal was excellent, Farley tried out the mixed meats lunch (some
raw) and pronounced it well worth the extra drive time to stop by. I took his pic with the famous butcher/chef, Dario Cecchini.We had a bit of confusion driving into Florence and sure hope we didn’t cross the line into the restricted zone and earn ourselves a 100 euro fine! We took the bus into town and found our guest house accommodations. The room is about 10 x 14 and very basic but what you get in the city. We are changing B&Bs tomorrow; couldn’t get two nights at the same. We walked around a bit today, saw a few sites 
including the Ponte Vecchio (and for any VBC members, check out this odd rowing contraption I found on the river), and then had a most fabulous dinner near the Duomo. One of our best meals yet! We walked off a few calories at the Palazzo Vecchio and admired the full moon (and managed to consume a final hot chocolate and port. Have I mentioned that the hot chocolate is AMAZING here?).
We are stuffed!!!!
including the Ponte Vecchio (and for any VBC members, check out this odd rowing contraption I found on the river), and then had a most fabulous dinner near the Duomo. One of our best meals yet! We walked off a few calories at the Palazzo Vecchio and admired the full moon (and managed to consume a final hot chocolate and port. Have I mentioned that the hot chocolate is AMAZING here?).
We are stuffed!!!!We are winding down for the night and planning to get an early start tomorrow. More later from this beautiful city!!
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