Wine, wine and more wine...

The house on the farm we enjoyed dinner at. Beautiful and rustic.
 
I don't know the temperatures are like back home but here they are gorgeous. Well, for the most part. Currently in our apartment it's quite muggy but the homeowners have lefts 5 standup fans in cupboards for our use. Sweet.
 
Today was an awesome time. It was bus tour day. Less walking? DEAL!
We joined Sheridan's students who were on an Italy trip for two weeks (more of a vacation for them). They didn't seem very friendly and one crazy cat girl wasn't a fan of my sarcasm. The conversation went as follows;
Matt Townsen-Think that was good watch this *walks up closer to the cat that was laying on the ground to take a picture*
Me- You're SO going to get your face scratched! *sarcastically*
Artsy girl who's artsy hat was obviously on too tight- Oh, I don't think she looks mean. *she says while killing my soul with her eyes*
Me- Yah....I don't think so. *continues to crap a brick*
 
We took a trip to Tuscany which was beautiful. The rolling hills and lush greenery are killer! We went to stores that had vineyards nearby and picked up amazing wine that isn't available in stores, maybe in some restaurants.
 
We drove to another location and had a picnic in a meadow where I attempted to absorb more colour from the Tuscan sun. On a related observation; I understand Bacon a little more now.
It was a nice relaxing time before getting back on the bus to visit yet another small town atop a Tuscan hill. The views these places have are indescribable. But I suggest you do yourself a favour and see them! Pictures will never do justice.
After a short 40 minutes we made our way to a farm where we were served a three course meal that contained nothing that wasn't produced on the farm. The smoked meats, the fresh ricotta, quiche, loafs of grain bread, pasta and even wine were all made on this farm. It sat on yet another hill and looked out for miles. We sat at a long table under lattuce weaved with fig vines. The sun was setting and we could hear the goats and donkeys down below. The farm has three very friend cats and one AMAZING dog. A three and a half foot while dog who was wise in years but still rolled around like a puppy. It was picture perfect. Everything we ate tasted amazing and I will never forget the experience.

A two hour bus trip took us back to our place in Florence. I just finished my homework and will be getting ready for bed very shortly. May not have been as active of a day but I am still pooped none the less.
Presenting Botticelli's Birth of Venus which I am pumped for. TWO fun facts tomorrow. What a treat!

Love & Grapevines,
V.

Post Script:
Walking home from the bus station we found Vinny and Pauly D from Jersey Shore being drawn in a piazza. Stood and watched (stared) for a few minutes...captured the moment for proof and made our way home. Seeing them 3 times in 3 days?! Have a feeling it won't end anytime soon. Mark my words...