monteriggioni

On day two, in Colle di Val d' Elsa, we had a lovely breakfast in the hotel.  Carrot-orange-apple juice, eggs, apple cake and lots of fresh fruit.  Then we ventured to Monteriggioni, taking the back roads, following the signs and driving on through many circles, taking in the beautiful views of farms and wineries.  We found the town, a fortress on a hill, and parked the car.  We walked up a lavender-lined pathway to find a large rounded doorway, enough to fit a person on horseback easily. Monteriggioni is a little stone world, with few tourists, a couple of old ladies sitting out on benches, some very artistic shops, a church, a restaurant.  Our favorite shop sold all sorts of unique household items and the most beautiful pottery. I am saving up to get some for us.