Day 2 in Tuscany
After enjoying breakfast on day 2 ( see day 1 here ), we set off in our little T-Cross for San Gimignano . The drive was just beautiful, and Kevin wished for a zippy sports car for zooming around all the curves. Our navigation program took us right there with no wrong turns! Tip for driving in Italy: You can't drive into the historic centers of the towns. If you do, you'll get a hefty fine. So, when setting out to visit one, scout out ahead of time where you will park. They've all got parking lots nearby, marked with blue signs with a white P. A few might be free, but most require payment, and the process for paying it varies from lot to lot. As we walked from the parking lot into the town, we were greeted with these beautiful views of the Tuscan hills. We were hoping to beat the tourist buses, but even by around 10:00 on a Sunday in early April, there were lots of people. San Gimignano is a medieval town that is known for its many towers. 14 of the original 72 (!) are st...