It is surrounded by lovely "Tuscan" views
of lush fertile fields
mid Spring in Tuscany - wonderful!!.
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I think we entered this "walled" town via Porta San Givionni - above
I think we entered this "walled" town via Porta San Givionni - above *****
we wandered off down a stone lane
to check out the surrounding vineyards.
A couple of stuffed wild boar below
a favourite on a Tuscan menu - we did go in and sample the wild boar salami - very powerful one could say.
These windowless towers were built to serve both as private fortresses and symbols of their owners wealth.
Ah people - no - mainly our mob.
Off for a walk around the top of the walls
The Brig finds a "harpist"
and more towers
some of the buildings and fields outside the walls
Of course no one refused this offer from our knowledgeable "leader"
a very grand one really - look at the marble troughs and "hay" feeders on the right wall.
we wandered off down a stone lane
and looked back up at San Gim. and her towers
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little balconies enable the inhabitants
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to check out the surrounding vineyards.*****
Once again we were lucky - not many other "touristers" in town
not sure how Stephanie arranges our quiet time in these popular towns,
Once again we were lucky - not many other "touristers" in town
not sure how Stephanie arranges our quiet time in these popular towns, but she is good!
A couple of stuffed wild boar below
a favourite on a Tuscan menu - we did go in and sample the wild boar salami - very powerful one could say.*****
San Gimignano has 14 medieval towers left
of the original 76 !
These windowless towers were built to serve both as private fortresses and symbols of their owners wealth.
Ah people - no - mainly our mob.
Off for a walk around the top of the walls
The Brig finds a "harpist" *****
so peaceful in these gardens
and more towers
some of the buildings and fields outside the walls
and plenty of potted colour around town.
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On our drive back to Borgo San Luigi - Stephanie advises that we should meet again at 6pm as she has organised a trip for predinner drinks at a local Vineyard.
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Of course no one refused this offer from our knowledgeable "leader" *****
We all turn up at the appointed hour, and Carlo drives us through the Elsa Valley, another area blessed by nature - (tuscan talk).
to a delighful place - which yes produces "Chianti"
We all turn up at the appointed hour, and Carlo drives us through the Elsa Valley, another area blessed by nature - (tuscan talk).
to a delighful place - which yes produces "Chianti"called - Tenuta Bichi Borghesi, in Scorgiano.
our tasting venue - is another stable
our tasting venue - is another stable*****
a very grand one really - look at the marble troughs and "hay" feeders on the right wall. *****
We taste, we like and we buy!!!
We taste, we like and we buy!!!
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The vineyard's dog sees us out of his territory with our purchases, back to Borgo San Luigi for dinner and more laughs, then off to Siena the next morning.
The vineyard's dog sees us out of his territory with our purchases, back to Borgo San Luigi for dinner and more laughs, then off to Siena the next morning. 
