We spent our first week on the Mediterranean.

Macsen watching Brio splashing in the pool

Then we went inland to Massa Marritima, a town that has been empty since the plague of 1400.

Our home for the next week was Montalpruno, a working vineyard and olive farm with a beautiful guest villa,
friendly owners, good wine, and close to all the best places in Tuscany. 

Brio's room overlooking the vineyards

Joking with our hosts

Next up was Norceni, a resort near Florence.
 

		Brio enjoying the scenery from our room The view looking outward
Macsen trying marinated wild boar ribs		Bath time on the road	At a wine festival in Chianti Castellina

Then we stayed within the walled city of Pienza, in a hotel that was built for the Pope 500 years ago.

Driving through the narrow streets of Pienza

These steps led up to someone's house

Our last night in Italy - pizza in the shadow of a castle overlooking the ocean.