Thanksgiving in Tuscany

Trying to make the most of the long holiday weekend, we spent this Thanksgiving in Tuscany. We stayed in Pienza at Agriturismo Casa Frati, a small family-run farm that rents apartments on site. They raised cow, pigs, chickens, and horses and make olive oil and wine. Luke loved seeing the cows up close and personal!We explored the lovely city of Pienza, rebuilt and renamed for native son, Pope Pius II. We also visited Montalcino and Siena, both very quaint with medieval and renaissance architecture. The Duomo of Siena was the most beautiful church we have seen during out time in Italy. Unbelievable detail and a wonderful mix of marble, carvings, and fine paintings. A large gallery off of the nave houses a special collection of medieval illuminated manuscripts and it also dedicated to Pius II. It was definately the off-season in these southern Tuscan towns, which made exploring all that much easier. We do hope to return in the summer, though, to see the gorgeous countryside green and shining. To see more photos, click here: http://picasaweb.google.com/leighanna.colgrove/ToscanaNovember2007/photo#s5146107885240472178