The drive to Siena was uneventful - that is to say, we only were almost hit head on one time. :>) The countryside here is beautiful - makes me think a lot of Napa Valley in California but prettier. There are vineyards everywhere and these gently rolling hills all around with beautiful green trees and grass.
Again we stayed at a B&B outside of Siena but this one is great! The staff is extremely helpful and welcoming and our little place has no other occupants so we have this huge great room and kitchen all to ourselves. There's also a pool......The photo of the pool won't upload so here's one of our B&B....
The B&B has their own restaurant across the street and it's some of the best food we've eaten. So good that we came back for dinner!
Siena itself is a great town - very busy due to the Palio (Horse races) that will happen tomorrow.
Everything is being set up and the square for it was bustling with people and vendors already. Lots of shops and quaint stores - everything is walk-able and so we spent the afternoon browsing around the city. We did a tour of the Duomo there along with it's museum which was fascinating. Lots of wonderful sculpture and art work throughout.
At the end of the museum you can trek it up to the top for a panoramic view of the city. Well worth it!
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