Here I am again! Let's pretend that it's Sunday, May 24 and I am returning from a wonderful day spent with friends in San Gimignano. San Gimi is one of my all time favorite Tuscan towns. The town originally had 72 towers, giving it the nickname "Manhattan of Tuscany". Only 15 remain today...one of which Jason, Regina, Donna and I climbed. San Gimi is also known for it's local products: ceramics, olive oil, saffron and Vernaccia wine (a high quality white wine made exclusively in this medieval town).
Jason & Dick exploring the wee alleys of San Gimi:
There are fun courtyards with doors to peer around...
and gas lamps and frescoes to admire....
many towers to climb....
beautiful views from those towers....the Tuscan countryside is amazingly beautiful...too beautiful to capture in photographs.
and views into piazzas...whew, that's a long way down!!!
Photo ops for showing off new shoes!!! According to Donna, her new Keens were great shoes for climbing towers.
Fun ledges for more photo ops....
breathless laughter as we ascend another tower....
So many places to explore (and eat gelato)
tourists everywhere...
local ceramics....
yummo...local treats...
curious doors at the end of streets....I wonder who's lucky enough to live here?
My peeps: Jennifer, Donna, Dick & Jason posing for their San Gimi pic.
narrow streets all over town....
Hope you enjoyed the little tour of San Gimignano. It is a MUST see if you visit Tuscany!
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