We arrived in Tuscany after 36 hours of travel

A small hotel perched on a hilltop

It was late evening but our friends were still up

They greeted us with big hugs and a glass of wine

We swapped travel horror stories

Finally it was time to relax

The wine flowed more

We were happy to be together

This was the start of our adventure in Tuscany

We had no idea what the place looked like

Having driven the last few hundred miles in darkness

We drank more wine and chatted until late

Jet lag mixed with alcohol took its toll

It was time to turn in and sleep horizontal

The bed was so welcoming

Dreams went ignored

Deep deep sleep

Waking early the next morning

Feeling a little groggy

Blaming it all on jet lag

I stepped up to open the window shutters

Bright sunshine flooded the room

Rolling hills plastered with vineyards

Tiny lanes negotiated by crazy fast Italian drivers

The low sun accentuated the colors of the trees

The plowed fields looked bone dry

It was a very warm autumn morning

Much warmer than we were expecting

We had packed sweaters and coats

A hot shower was so refreshing

Thankfully I had packed shorts

We joined our friends for breakfast

Cured meats and delicious local cheese

Accompanied by crusty fresh baked bread

Home baked cakes and tarts

Washed down with very strong coffee

We planned to relax all morning

Good morning Tuscany