More blissful moments in Tuscany

This week in Tuscany has been perfect. Every morning we meet with the women from the village to learn their cooking techniques and cook up the most delicious lunches Today we made eggplant parmaggiano, ribollito soup, roast pork and panna cotto for dessert...and this is just for lunch! Here are a few of the cooks.



On Monday evening we dined at La Porta ristorante in Monticchiello which was excellent. Here is a photo of our group at the restaurant.


On Wednesday we spent the day in the historic city of Siena. As you can see from these photos, just a beautiful city to tour around.









Visited the Siena cathedral - one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Built in white and dark green marble - a very unusual striped appearance. Here are some pics from both inside and out of the cathedral.






The Il Campo in Siena where the famous Palio horse race is held each year.




Here's our tour bus that takes us all around Tuscany.



Does anyone remember the scene from Gladiator where Russell Crowe is reunited with his wife? Here's where it was shot.



And here are more scenes from Tuscany that need no further description.









Ciao for now!

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