What a treat for Carolyna to have her sister Melissa visit her in Italy.
We picked her up from the airport and drove her straight up to Montalcino.....here we are on the road to Montalcino and she is looking quite bright after 33 hours of flying.....very excited to see us!
Melissa in Montalcino with Alano
After a good nights sleep and a yummy brekkie we are off to do some serious sightseeing of Toscana....
Melissa and Alan in one of our favourite parks in San Quirico just near Montalcino
San Quirico
Lunch in San Quirico.....what should I try first....a risotto or a pasta or abbachio?
A visit to Monte Oliveto to see the extraordinary frescoes!
A visit to the wonderful abbey of Sant Antimo near Montalcino
Dinner at Grapolo Blu in Montalcino....she opted for homemade gnocchi here....and now is converted to Tuscan red wine...sorry pinot grigio's!
A living nativity scene in Florence
Melissa, the tourist taking a photo of the Duomo in Florence
Also the river Arno in Florence...or maybe she is taking a pic of the Ponte Vecchio
Oh, here she is with Alan and the Ponte Vecchio in the background!
Carolyna e Melissa on the Ponte Vecchio with the dome of the Duomo behind in the distance
The three Magi procession in Florence
Above Rinascente looking toward the Duomo
Alan e Melissa outside the Fortezza in Montalcino
View of Montalcino from the Fortezza
Carolyna e Melissa(with the sun shining in their eyes) on the fortezza walls overlooking Montalcino
Melissa e Carolyna having a vino overlooking the Val D'Orcia...it's a tough life but somone's got to do it!
Arrivederci Montalcino........looking forward to visiting again but now I am off to visit Roma!
baci baci
ciao ciao....a dopo
Carolyna e Alan
Good memories, loved that wine and risotto too! And in Florence I had that amazing Sage butter tortellini! xoxox
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