Took the bus to San Gimignano today, via Pogginbossi (love that name), about an hr from Siena. This hilltop town also once rivalled Florence for nobility and power and had 72 towers to show it. Only 14 of those remain in tack today. This is really hilly, how the tiny little 3 wheeler vans make it around town amazes me. They sound like lawn mowers! From the Piazza della Cisterna in the centre of town we wandered all over and browsed the shops. Bought a set of condimrnt bottles typical of Tuscan design as a momento of the region. Lots of cyclists in town, they must be keen because it is extremely hilly around here. We found a shady garden at one stage and to our delight a cellist was just setting up and she entertained us with chamber music before we moved on. Visited an amazing archaeological museum with a display of bottles and ceramics from as long ago as 16th century. Some still have remains of herbs and minerals in them from an original pharmacy. The combined knowledge in huge manuscripts was amazing. Back at La Grotta I managed to put a load of washing on with Nona’s help and lots of charades. Whatever she put in the soap dispenser must have been strong because as I hung it out later I found that all our whites are now a nice shade of blue! Eric cooked up another pasta and pancetta dish to follow the soup.
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