TheMcWoods

Two weeks ago Lee and I returned from a 6-day trip to the Chianti region of Italy. To say that it was a dream trip would be an understatement. We returned to England tanned (well I was slightly pinkish), rested, and vowing never to eat cheap olive oil ever again.

We rented this villa, which was 3 kms outside of Greve via Airbnb. We arrived there slightly later than expected (due to crazy directions from Google maps and a quick pitstop for a 4 euro tasting at the Vichiomaggio vineyard), where we were warmly greated by the owner. He showed us around, gave us the keys, and said see you in 6 days. Then he lit up a cigarette, hopped on his motorcycle and took off down the windy road back into Greve.







The villa was everything we had hoped; a place just to relax and read, and a great base from which to explore the region. My favorite part of the day was opening the shutters in the morning and just looking out onto Greve, then heading down to make an espresso to enjoy outside on the patio.



We spent most nights eating simple meals like this and just enjoying the sunset.



I managed to finally read the first Stieg Larssen book - about 2 years later than most people - and ended up kicking myself for just getting the one. Immensely readable and great for a holiday!