Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Evening falls on Castiglione della Pescaia - a small and graceful town on the Tyrrhenian coast.



Here we ate pizza on an outdoor terrace with local wine and plenty of Italian sounds to quiet the blaring noise of our own innate stress. This is what a vacation is meant to be!



With nary a tourist in sight (whoops, except us!), the town offers a genuine sense of local heritage.



And tomorrow you shall see the old town!

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ma ville préféré en Toscane!! l'Allemande. Je me réjouis de tes photos de la vieille ville.

Ola said...

I wonder what are they typical local goods sold in the shops?Olives probably?

Judy said...

Now that's my kind of vacation, pizza and not having to fight crowds.

Changes in the wind said...

I am hanging on every word and picture...have always wanted to visit there and so glad you are sharing your trip.

Kim said...

Looks divine.

Meg said...

Wow, it's so clean! And well lit! It's like Disneyland, but fancier and more fun (and way less people). :D

Out on the prairie said...

A real charmer, i stayed a bit to the north last.

TexWisGirl said...

so cool! wine and italian food. yum!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful town. I can almost imagine sitting there having a bite to eat while breathing in the town.

:)

Nancy said...

Ahhh. I would love to sit and soak up the ambiance. Lovely. :)

MarmePurl said...

Charming, pristine, romantic. Everything I want in a living-through-your-blog vacation. Where are we going next?

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Isn't it wonderful to explore an area when there are no others around, except yourselves of course.

Randy said...

This looks like heaven! I am so jealous.

Dawn said...

You took my vacation! Stole it you did:))))))

penny said...

While my eyes read your words, my mind and heart had a delightful break from reality and had a lovely stroll.

Thanks Alli.
xo
Pam

Debbie said...

Your pictures are amazing! You have such a talent that you are so willing to share with us. I'm truly grateful, friend.

Love you,
Debbie

Carole Barkett said...

Such a beautiful town and photos of it.

From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

I wish I could be sitting at the little table sipping a nice glass of wine. Just lovely.