(Well deserved) Rest day in Siena.

[Bob from L.A. !]

Up early and off to find a laundromat. I machine washed all my clothes and now they smell soooo much better.
Enjoyed a Cappuccino and Granita for breakfast and became a "tourist" for the day.
I walked in a lot of back alleys, where tourists usually don't go and enjoyed seeing how the local people live.
Had a great steak dinner with Truffles and spinach and later enjoyed a passagiata to the duomo.
Now it's time to get ready for tomorrow's walk to Buenconvento.

 

[timr]

Oooooooh......the truffles!
Buon Cammino domani.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Bob, is that picture of the wishing well where you had your dinner? Looks like you had more cooked spinach. Because of the one you had the other day with olive oil and lemon juice, I cooked up a big bag in olive oil with lemon juice and salt for lunch today; quite yummy.
Btw, we enjoyed having a glass of wine in the very same courtyard restaurant with the wishing well.
Lucky you; the only truffles I had were the tiniest pieces on top of overpriced eggs. I couldn't even taste them.
I climbed the tall tower overlooking the square and city. I always try to get a bird's eye view when I get the opportunity.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

The Truffles really completed the steak.
I didn't eat at the location where the Wishing well is located, but did have a glass of wine there at lunch. That place is a great little hidden gem.

 

[Anamya]

Ooohhh, thank you so much for those photos. Siena is a city I've always been curious about and now you just gave me more reason to start another little saving pocket - a trip to Siena and walks around Tuscany

 

[goldie from aus]

The photos are beautiful. The little shop with fruit - and then the steak OMG. Mouth watering,. Enjoy you much earned rest day..

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Siena is really one of the lesser known big cities in Italy, but has an immense amount of history, art and architecture to offer anyone who is willing to do some walking and exploring.

 

[Corned Beef]

One your way out check the street signs for scallop shells. You'll also have seen the shells in the Piazza.

Always thought the next section was much better than the section from Lucca but you've got some climbs in front of you, so stay safe in the heat.

 

[kmrice]

So, in which Siena restaurant did you have the steak with generous truffles? Enquiring minds (and Siena fans) want to know!

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Ristorante Locanda di Tintori Siena

 

[Cicada]

Up early and off to find a laundromat. I machine washed all my clothes and now they smell soooo much better.
Enjoyed a Cappuccino and Granita for breakfast and became a "tourist" for the day.
I walked in a lot of back alleys, where tourists usually don't go and enjoyed seeing how the local people live.
Had a great steak dinner with Truffles and spinach and later enjoyed a passagiata to the duomo.
Now it's time to get ready for tomorrow's walk to Buenconvento.

Good sharp photos Bob many thanks! Always thought of walking the Via I think I've left it a bit late!
Enjoy the rest of your journey!

Up early and off to find a laundromat. I machine washed all my clothes and now they smell soooo much better.
Enjoyed a Cappuccino and Granita for breakfast and became a "tourist" for the day.
I walked in a lot of back alleys, where tourists usually don't go and enjoyed seeing how the local people live.
Had a great steak dinner with Truffles and spinach and later enjoyed a passagiata to the duomo.
Now it's time to get ready for tomorrow's walk to Buenconvento.