Wake up to a bright sunny day and the sounds of a couple doing what comes naturally ( the walls to the rooms are very thin! ). We go to breakfast, one of the best we have had during the trip, to await the arrival of any couple looking very happy with themselves. The suspects eventually arrive but we decide not to ask them if they had enjoyed their early morning exercise.
Set off up a fairly steep slope to the town centre of Montefalco, which we had visited some years earlier.
The main square remains a stereotypical Italian piazza with the locals enjoying the sunshine but the high level of predominantly British tourists reminds us that we have swopped the quieter Umbria for the far busier Toscana.
Return to the Agriturismo to spend some time by the pool and have a quick lunch. However, ever-darkening clouds persuade us to make a move earlier than we had planned and we are soon on our way north through Foligno, Perugia and along the shores of Lake Trasimeno. Tom Tom who has been so reliable to date becomes totally confused as we leave Montefalco but our faith in him is soon restored as he finally gets back on the freeway in the right direction.
We had dismissed Lake Trasimeno as rather boring on previous trips but on this occasion take a detour to Passignano on the shores of the lake. Pleasantly surprised to find an attractive lakeside town with some fine cafes, gelaterias and park areas.
Travel on the major road past Siena and Poggiponsi to arrive at the location of the property which will be our home for the next week. After a few false starts we finally manage to get through the security gates into the magnificent Podere Barberino in Chianti.
Over the next few hours we meet up with all of our friends from Melbourne and make ourselves at home. Learn the good news that Andrew Fuller proposed to Bec Lindsay in Paris and that they are now engaged.
Dinner is at a Pizzeria at walking distance to the town and we all enjoy a very good meal, despite the fact that the chef burns his hands on a saucepan, which prevents him from preparing a special pizza for Bridie.
The poor man is in some distress so with my mediocre Italian and Bec's experience as a paramedic we are able to give him some advice as to how he might alleviate the pain.
Off to bed but not before we discover that there is no water at all in any of the houses. Have to wait until the next day to address the issue.
The Obese Ferret.
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