I do have friends in the right places!
Easter in the Bahamas followed up by a long weekend in Tuscany. How perfect is that? We no sooner arrived back in Chiavari Joanne invited us to join her family at their home at Resta. Being that it was a long holiday weekend, Liberation Day was Tuesday the 25th, so Monday was a holiday too, "Ponte" they call it here in Italian it means "Bridge". Whatever! 4 day weekend, lets roll.
The weather was gorgeous, the company wonderful, and The Costa's hospitality, as always, overwhelming.
We managed a trip on Monday to Altesino to purchase wine and were given a personal tour by the vineyard manager who by the way is Joanne's neighbor at Resta. After a lovely glass of the latest Brunello we were off to Montalcino for dinner. Here we found a "Festa" going on that was raising money for the local football team - judging from the lines at the cash register - most likely the best funded in Italy. We ate grilled meat, pasta, and crostini till we were busting at the seams. Joanne and I finished off our meal with a Vin Santo and cantucci along the walls of Montalcino watching the sunset! Life is good sometimes.
You can read more about our stay at Resta at Joanne's blog. Photos are here.
Ciao!
Krista
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