A Touch of Tuscany

We are gaining weight by the day.. we have no willpower when it comes to eating...we spent a day in San Gimignano an olde estruscan village high on a hill protected by a stone wall boasting up to apparently 79 towers (each tower represents a medieval family
who each controlled the town) but only a fair few towers remained, and we climbed the highest (bloody tiring and scary) but the view was spectacular, all the eye could see were vineyards hills and olive groves...just bello!! We did get ripped off though, bought two foreign beers at this local bar out in the boon docks, but they saw our rental car approaching....$20 bucks later...for two beers....I complained in my best Italian, non bene, car'o, (look those up) however not such a major when we are both safe and well (and fat). We have been in Sienna, a major touristy town, loads of european tourists, parking is a nightmare, despite being well prepared, the signs are everywhere, but indicate us to no-where...This most incredible 12th century cathedral built over several centuries boasting the most fantastic intricate gold decorations and artwork. Wow! Am liking the pitaccio gelato whilst Noel firmly adores his artichoke and mozarello pizza...weather wise, overcast, sunny, warm, hot, a mixed bag, no rain though. We are both well, enjoying your comments, off to remote villages called Montepulciano and Pienza, more news later in the week. Ciao for now xx