MIDWEEK MUSINGS : Art does imitate life Who doesn't remember the lyrical line " the hills are alive with the sound of music"? Yes, Tuscany's mountains are like those in the movie in that you can hear music but symphonic music.
Tuesday was just one of those days when one could get gobsmacked and the hills are truly alive with music and a lot of history. Remember Tuscan comes from the word Etruscan.
Our day included a visit to the enchanted Renaissance town of Pienza. Pope Pius wanted to impress his countrymen and he certainly did by creating an architectural masterpiece that continues to impress us even today with views to die for. Once a sleepy destination, tourism is now thriving and fortunately for us, we beat the busloads of tourists timewise, not just seasonally but also with the time of the day as we were there before the shops opened.
I can see possibilities of paintings that could challenge me for a lifetime.
Unfortunately, Wi Fi hasn't been my friend for downloading photos but time will be on my side upon my return to share each day's sights and experiences.
Judicious elimination will be necessary to get a good blend of the landscape and architecture but also to include cultural, historic, and even agriturismo.
The music will continue... and be about a couple who had a dream and heard the music some 30 years ago...
Judicious elimination will be necessary to get a good blend of the landscape and architecture but also to include cultural, historic, and even agriturismo.
Stay tuned.
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