Karen & Steve's 14-Day Tour
Europe Through The Back Door
- 2008 -
Day 10 is upon us already - here we are in this vast countryside of vinyards, olive trees and one of the most magnificant sunsets.  The drive from Venice to Tuscany took us south through the rolling hills of the region.  We arrived at our patch of Tuscan Heaven just past the town of Reggello at the farmhouse Villa il Crocicchio where we would feast on some of the best homemade food and wine.
Tuscany
The view from our bedroom window to the vineyards and olive groves.   
Front of Villa il Crocicchio awaiting our room keys
The key to our room in the attic - our perfect hideway nest in Tuscany
 
Karen taking in the beauty of the landscape as she looks from our bedroom window
These wagons scattered throughout the property, added a touch of home character.  
 
We took an early-evening walk through the vineyards and olive groves of the farm.  This evening we'd savor fresh olive oil and wine made right here on the farm and enjoy a wonderful home-cooked meal.
We're enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of the land.  What more could we want? 
Under the Tuscan Sun - Magnificant!
Our tour buddy Gene
We gathered at the hotel pool for wine and cheese before our group dinner.
 
Italy
France 
 
Switzerland
 
Austria 
 
Italy 
 
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Venice Part 1
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Tuscany
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Florence
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Rome Part 1
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Venice Part 2
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Rome Part 2
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