San Gimignagno

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June 19th 2011

Published: July 19th 2011

It is cooler in the mornings and evenings here in the hills. It doesn't stay cool for long though! We opened the heavy wooden shutters and doors this morning to brilliant sunshine. I like the design of the shutters - no light at all makes its way through them and we are free to sleep until we are ready to wake up. The plan to drive to San Gimignano for the day got us all moving again, an... Read Full Entry

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Great gelato, San Gimignano

Hugo and the huntsman

We loved the quiver for his arrows, which was all decorated with feathers.

The magnificent quiver of arrows

You can see it in detail here

Huntsman blowing his horn, San Gimignano

One of the towers

window boxes, San Gimignano

We saw them everywhere - so lovely against the stone walls

Doorbells, San Gimignano style

Doorbells, close-up

We thought it was a toy shop

They take their toy soldiers seriously here. Each little figure was over 100 euro! Hugo enjoyed looking though.

Could that price be right?

We thought Hugo was exaggerating

Yes, it does say 1,320 euro!

Shops decked out for the festival

All the streets had different coloured flags.

Time for the Parade

Watching the parade

Fun watching the parade

Horns, drums, flag throwers

Masses of drums - sensational

Never too young to drum

Mother and daughter

The parade was a family affair.

Not even the babies were left out

More horns

19th July 2011

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great photos
San Gimignagno is beautiful, all Tuscany is an incredible area. you can not love it. great photos... enjoy your trip!

20th July 2011

judy wegner
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Hi from Wegners
Hi McNamaras, the trip looks awesome- great that you finally got past the volcanic plume and got away. Hope Isabel had a wonderful birthday love Jude

20th July 2011

Mary Sawyer
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Hi Lisa, Loving your updates and gorgeous photos - looks like a fantastic trip. Brrr - we've just been skiing for 4 days - how different! I'd rather be in Italy though!! Love Mary

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