Chianti and San Gimignano

Yesterday, we all went on a tour of Chianti and San Gimignano. Alex's friend, Dr. Abas Shabib is a tour guide in Tuscany and Doctor of Art History and Tuscan Tourism (Yes there is such a thing as a Dr. of Tourism here in Italy). Abas has a nice big van that fit us all comfortably and we were off.

Dr. Abas Shabib, Our Guide

We started with a drive on the Chianti Road. We stopped in Verezzano in Chianti and traveled to Castellina in Chianti and Monteriggioni. The drive was amazing and we even got to go to some little street markets in some of the towns.

Monteriggioni

The best part about the trip was lunch. Abas took us to a cool little cantina where they produce and sell wine and other products. They provided a lunch of Pecorino, Salami, Chips, Bread with Olive Oil, and Lasagna with Truffle Olive Oil. We got to taste 8 wines and were sure to buy some treats that are being shipped home, including honey with truffles, truffle oil, and vino vino vino. While we did all of this tasting and eating, Stella watched all the kitties around the place and walked up and down the stairs counting all five in Italian, while wearing her Vino Bambino onesie.



After lunch we went to San Gimignano, where Alex and I spent a beautiful day together when we first met. It was so romantic to go back together and share it with our family. Stella loved every minute of the trip!

Look in the center to see the far off towers of San Gimignano

Same Spot, Two Years later

It May Be A Long Hill, But At Least They Are In It Together