I have always loved Italy. Though I have traveled big part of it, every time I am there I see it from a different angle. And somehow it manages to surprise me every time. Today I woke up with the scent of Tuscany in my mind. It is truly one of the most visited places in Italy. With its vast open fields and rural landscapes, the views of grapevines and wheat fields as far as your sight can reach..
Really romantic, huh ;) It is the perfect place to calm your mind, take a breath, disconnect from the stress of the world and just be. Be present, feel the very essence of your existence.
As I am having my morning coffee, I am reminiscing the small towns, that have kept their centuries-old history.
Sitting on a hill, overlooking the vastness of the land, like little islands, keeping all the life, hiding their treasures, waiting to be found...
My favorite places for an escape of the big city are San Gimigniano, Montalcino and Montepulciano. Small towns that have kept their authentic medieval spirit, with numerous narrow streets, castles, towers, wine cellars. Here you can indulge in tasting some of Italy's best wines, cheese and honey.
And then, after a long day of wandering around, treating your senses, to just sit and watch the evening sun and relax in the sounds of nature and the falling dusk.
Well, that's my morning meditation... Slowly coming to the here and now, I can start my day with pure joy in my heart... Thank you for coming along on this trip with me!