We set off to Tuscany which is north of Rome. Paul decided on a small car for the 4 of us as he was told the country roads are narrow and undulating. But we had difficulty fitting 4 suitcases plus hand-carrys into the boot (that means no major shopping is possible....ah...but we still did some and we still manage to stuff everything into the car!).
It was a lovely drive, only about 300 plus km. The countryside is tranquil; such a sharp contrast from the ancientness of Rome. We drove by the vineyards and many vines were heavy with big, juicy black grapes. It is really an incredible feeling - the rolling meadows, the narrow winding roads, passing through little quaint villages on the hills, surrounded by stony, rock walls. We got to our destination before sunset and were able to rest before dinner. This place la Su is an old castle with rooms decorated with period pieces - Napoleonic, antique furniture, old China; it has its own little museum with 2 friendly cats - one kept brushing against my legs after he got familiar with me.
The first room we went in was so "antique-looking" that I got some kind of phobic feeling and I curled under the sheets. My dear friend LM was so quick to let us have their room which looked much cheerier.
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