Cortona

As we traveled to the village of Cortona, again located on the top of the mountain, we traveled through the countryside covered with vineyards and olive trees. Even the smallest house has its own vineyard and each area has its own wine. As we got to the top of the mountain the view of the valley was breathtaking.

 The old town was similar to Pienza but not as pretty. It did have a lot of hidden alleyways that were decorated with flowers, or small shops and trattorias….but nowhere could you find a street that wasn't steep… going up or down.

Susan, Dan and I checked out the restaurants…. We needed to find spaghetti with meat sauce for Susan and finally settled on an outdoor café, run by a cute older woman who took the orders, delivered them, and probably cooked them too. Every place we have eaten it was always homemade pasta….. So delicious!!!

 We stopped for cappuccino and while Dan was drinking mine I checked out a couple of the leather stores for a purse to go with my new jacket….. Well, of course, I found one!

 We had our farewell dinner tonite at the hotel with entertainment, fresh ravioli, suckling pig and dessert. Sergio, our tour director, was singing…. What a beautiful voice!

and now its time too pack and head south to Sorrento.