So we made it to the Montepulciano train station, however, we did not realize that the station was way outside the actual city. So since we arrived so late, about 9 p.m., it was a bit of a problem. I tried to call Enrico, the man we were staying with, as soon as we got there, but couldn't work the phone. It was not working no matter what i tried, so I walked to the corner where there was a small bar/cafe and asked if someone spoke english. There was one guy who spoke a little bit, so he helped me. He walked over to the phone and helped with calling, then talked to who I think was Enrico's mother, who told him that she couldn't come to get us. Anyway, we were stuck. He also then called for a cab for us. He told the cab driver where we were going and it seemed like they both had heard of the place we were headed, so we got in the cab and off we went, not really knowing how long it was going to take, and more importantly, how much it was going to cost!
When we finally pulled in, I had a feeling this was not the right place. Nonetheless, we paid 20 euros for the cab ride and he left, we brought in our luggage and talked to the hotel manager. It was a beautiful Villa with a few tourists walking around, small restaurant, basically a place renting out very nice rooms to tourists visiting tuscany. I knew it wasn't right, and sure enough, it was not. So now it was pretty late, and still we were not there and had no idea how to get there. Granted, it was not a bad place to be stuck, however, I knew we couldn't afford to stay there! Anyway, he ended up knowing what place we were talking about. His place is called "Villa Cicolina" while Enrico Toigo's place where we were going is called "Le Coste de Cicolina" He said that he sometimes gets his mail (only about 500 meters down the street). So he called for us and Enrico said he would come to get us. We sat for a while and enjoyed this beautiful place, especially nice in the night time. He offered me a great cup of espresso, which was very nice, and finally Enrico came! Oh boy, what a time. I know we need to expect some things like this to happen, but it is hard for me to relax sometimes when things are so uncertain!
But our place is very beautiful. Enrico said to us, "So now you will see the difference between Villa Cicolina and Le Coste de Cicolina" joking about how it is not nearly as nice, but I feel like it is even better. So simple, but very very beautiful. The view from our terrace is amazing, no words or pictures can capture it. We will take a lot of pictures, however, so you can try to imagine what it is like here. We are now in the main town of Montepulciano just walking around the city today. It is about a 1 mile hike up hill from where we are staying. More updates to come later. Ciao for now.
When we finally pulled in, I had a feeling this was not the right place. Nonetheless, we paid 20 euros for the cab ride and he left, we brought in our luggage and talked to the hotel manager. It was a beautiful Villa with a few tourists walking around, small restaurant, basically a place renting out very nice rooms to tourists visiting tuscany. I knew it wasn't right, and sure enough, it was not. So now it was pretty late, and still we were not there and had no idea how to get there. Granted, it was not a bad place to be stuck, however, I knew we couldn't afford to stay there! Anyway, he ended up knowing what place we were talking about. His place is called "Villa Cicolina" while Enrico Toigo's place where we were going is called "Le Coste de Cicolina" He said that he sometimes gets his mail (only about 500 meters down the street). So he called for us and Enrico said he would come to get us. We sat for a while and enjoyed this beautiful place, especially nice in the night time. He offered me a great cup of espresso, which was very nice, and finally Enrico came! Oh boy, what a time. I know we need to expect some things like this to happen, but it is hard for me to relax sometimes when things are so uncertain!
But our place is very beautiful. Enrico said to us, "So now you will see the difference between Villa Cicolina and Le Coste de Cicolina" joking about how it is not nearly as nice, but I feel like it is even better. So simple, but very very beautiful. The view from our terrace is amazing, no words or pictures can capture it. We will take a lot of pictures, however, so you can try to imagine what it is like here. We are now in the main town of Montepulciano just walking around the city today. It is about a 1 mile hike up hill from where we are staying. More updates to come later. Ciao for now.
1 comment:
It sounds like Italy is full of fun, beauty and adventures! I am glad you are having a great time, even though there have been a few unplanned for events and situations, things seem to be going well. Please be sure to take a picture of Ed on the beach in his speedo. If you are going to "do" Italy, you should do as the Italians do right?
We miss you a bunch. Be safe!
-- Love mom
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