Monthly Archives: September 2016

I was awake all night and heard the church bells chime every hour.  Between my headache, nausea, and crying I was miserable by the time Nina awoke for breakfast.  I laid in bed contemplating how to spend the day.  I … Continue reading →

It was time to leave the majestic walled town of Siena through the Porta Romana Gate and head south through the Crete Senesi (which translates into Senese Clays).  The landscape drastically changed to a light brown undulating soil lined with … Continue reading →

I made it back to the hotel just as Nina returned from riding.  After a quick change of clothes we headed out for lunch at the suggestion of Rick Steves to La Taverna Di Cecco.  It was quiet, away from … Continue reading →

On a vacation some time ago I decided that my vacations are much like stage races, rest days are necessary. Today was my rest day. Unfortunately breakfast still started at 7:30 am as I had not yet fully decided that … Continue reading →

The tour guide took us into the Civic Museum for a tour. Siena was ruled by nine leaders and there were nine columns that converged to the Palazzo Publico. Inside is where the horses converge prior to the Palio race. … Continue reading →

Last night was unfortunately unrestful. Morning came early and I was cursing myself for not being a beach vacation person. After the usual breakfast we hit the bikes and headed south through the Chianti hills, known as the Colline del … Continue reading →

Scusi, the internet was out yesterday making posting impossible. On my last trip to Italy I was usually the last person to roll out of bed and make it to breakfast so I decided this trip would be a new … Continue reading →

After a very good night sleep it was time for breakfast. For those of you who know me I have three great loves in life (after my family, of course)- cycling, Rudy, and prosciutto. Prosciutto was available for breakfast and … Continue reading →

Buongiorno! I was surprisingly organized with the packing for this trip and have learned from past trips to book my flights at any time but in the morning. After a brief jaunt to Chicago, a long layover, a longer flight … Continue reading →