ITALIA #7 TUSCANY #6

The region of Tuscany extends west to the Mediterranean. On this particular day, we did a loop, heading northwest from our villa. We visited the famous, but highly overrated Tower of Pisa, then headed south to the port town of Piombino, finally heading east and north to close the loop.

 Piombino, ferry gateway to the island of Elba, where Napoleon was once imprisoned. Interesting port town with a strong Muslim presence.

 Colorful ferry departs Piombino towards Elba, silhouetted in the background.

 Photographing wildflowers is one of my favorite diversions. Having chosen lodging in the country afforded us the opportunity to experience the benefits of Nature, including the enjoyment of Italian wildflowers.

 Very young grapes can be seen on this grapevine

Another beautiful flower poses back at Castello di Montalto. JIR