From Bologna, we rented a car and headed south to Tuscany. A beautiful drive through hills and small mountains took us to our final destination: Lucignano.
So, let’s start with some of my favorite photos. Our home away from home in Italy was “Rigo Salcio,” a 17th century farmhouse that was recently renovated after sitting in near ruins for the past 40 years.


These two photographs (above) show part of the beautiful view from Rigo Salcio, which sits on 20 acres.

Living room at the house

Typical street scene in Lucignano

We visited Cortona, the Tuscan hill town made famous in Frances Mayes’ books.

Cortona, built on the side of a mountain, is very hilly and has very steep streets.

Trees

next to a tiny vintage fiat in montepulciano.








