Tuesday, February 26, 2013

hidden treasures

thermal baths. hot showers. cheese factory. bath robes. 

these are just a few of the things that were included in my program's free trip this past weekend, entitled "the hidden treasures of Italy."

we stayed in a villa in Tuscany where we ate free food, swam in thermal baths, and just relaxed. we toured around some smaller towns in the area that I had never heard of before, but were all so beautiful. we also toured a cheese factory and tasted some of their yummy creations. that was too fun.

the weather was not ideal though. we saw hail, rain, snow; basically every form of precipitation, which is not ideal for Tuscany. however, the sun thankfully came out for a bit the last day when we were touring Orvieto, this amazing town set on a hill with the most beautiful views. it was breathtaking. 

it was a good, relaxing, and free weekend despite the crummy weather conditions. 

I think my new dream is to have a vineyard or farm of some kind in the countryside of Tuscany. pictures cannot capture how gorgeous this Italian countryside is. I am obsessed. 


one of the hilltop towns.
 friends.




the beautiful church in Orvieto.  

my future castle. 

Tuscany is so beautiful. 


it was a good weekend getting away to the countryside and hanging out with friends. now back to the city life of Roma.

lots of love. 


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