When we arrived in Pisa, our small group of 6 hung out, taking the traditional pictures of the leaning tower - it was so much fun trying to jump up and balance on the cement posts with our arms up in the air for that " push the tower" photo! I needed help getting up there! We (Marc, Kay, Matt, Alex, Michael and I) took our pictures and ate lunch at McDonald's (the only one we ate at the entire time we we're in Italy) The secret is out!!
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| Kay, Alex and I taking the traditional "tower" photo |
On to medieval Lucca, completely surrounded by the original wall - checked into Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi - which was very nice and quiet hotel. We all met for dinner at 5:15 and drove to Montecarlo to a family owned factoria (winery) for a Tuscan Farm dinner. We were served a traditional Tuscan five-course meal with six different wines! The food was excellent! We learned how to dip almond biscotti in a dessert wine tonight. We all sat outside on these long, beautiful tables in a country setting. Music, desserts, and dancing - All the food and wine was locally grown and it was a very enjoyable meal - Our group really enjoyed the wine and the grappa! On the way back to the hotel, the entire bus was singing old classics!! It was hysterical!! A FUN DAY - Michael is really enjoying the trip so far and everyone is being so kind to him (since he is the youngest in the group of 33 people).
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| Our long table- check out all the wine! |
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| We just finished the barley soup! |
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| Kelsey from CA |
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| Almond biscotti |
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