Montalcino, Italy

... for a stroll tonight to find more gifts/bribes for the family since I have been gone so long.  After shopping --- BTW Montalcino has some great stores, including some great fabrics that I did not see in Florence--  I stopped into a cantina.  ...

... ! Stocked up on some well needed groceries as Scooby's cupboards were bare, then it was time to sample the local Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello must stay in the barrel for 5 years after harvest, so were tried a tipple from a "young" 2004 bottle, which ...

Down the road from Montalcino we popped into St Antimo Abbey where the local monks say their (7!!) daily prayers in Georgian chants. We caught part of the 12.45pm prayers and enjoyed some down time while listening the chanting. The afternoon was glorious ...

... stalls.-everyday life. San Quirico d'Orcia. Again fantastic carving of chor stalls Stone carvng round doors and fascade. Montalcino- great sight across the valley. High on mountain. great views from top. Pretty town Bought ceramics Taverna ...