This home was built in the 1400's (renovated in the early 1800's). The home originally had living quarters upstairs and a barn down stairs Lucia, the owner explained. They have a very old stone structure in the back yard that serves as an outdoor kitchen today (which must have been build as the original kitchen in 1400's!) When the house was renovated in the 1800's the downstairs of the main house was designed into a kitchen and living area. We were able to peek into a very large dark cellar that Lucia uses for furniture storage now but probably was used as food storage years ago. It's also where they built a septic tank during renovation.
This villa is located on a hill about 2 turns from the train station and only a few miles from the heart of Florence but with all that we have seen and done on this trip we have decided to stay here and organize for our last three days in Germany!
The washing machine really was a thrilling sight for all of us. With all the sightseeing, hussell and bussell that we have done none of us mind loosing one day to washing, organizing and resting!
We began our R&R regiment by enjoying a bottle of locally made Prosecco from a small vineyard. Only a tag tied with rope designated it's origin! No label whatsoever! Gary made us a small olive tray with some handmade sausages while we drank the Proceco. We then came in for some homemade noodles, white beans with escarole and the vino from our last host in Montefolloico. (The grapes were from his vineyard!)
I will try to take some photos of this home when we have time this afternoon. We will be leaving here to get to the airport ~6:00 tomorrow morning for our 8:55am flight to Munich.
Internet is not good here. I will be lucky to publish this blog entry but will try!
See you in Munich!
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