We take the local bus from Montepulchiano to Siena for a day trip. The Duomo Santa Maria della Scala is built in the popular Gothic Liquorice Allsorts style (my classification) with bands of white and dark green marble.
It is Shirls’ first visit to Siena and my second. I had never been inside the cathedral, despite having a poster of the interior pinned on the wall of the bach for years. Begun in the 12th century, construction took over 100 years as the plans were added to and re-styled from the original Romanesque basilica.
For some unknown reason, the return bus stops 18km short of Montepulchiano in Pienza, itself a charming town, but not where our bed happens to be. The unplanned stop and a chance visit to a local hardware store results in an unusual purchase, which may prove to be a real burden in the coming weeks...
Have just got back from our own wee treck, although not as exotic as yours, to the South Island. Your latest excursions sound absolutely brilliant so far and what a fantastic experience. Look forward to seeing your next entries.
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