Day 1

Sunday 13th October 2019

Il Rigo to Pienza Circular

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We wake to a misty morning at Il Rigo

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A quick breakfast as we get to know new colleagues

Robin finds a four-legged friend

Matthias gives us a talk on the origins and the running of Il Rigo

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L to R: Matthias, Claire, Ben, Sue and Sue

And we are off.... with San Quirico d'Orcia in the distance

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Pomegranate growing near Il Rigo

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Harvesting olives

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Capella Madonna di Vitaleta

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Entering Pienza

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La Terraza and the Chiostro's Court

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You can't keep a Stroller from food and a glass of beer!
L to R: Ian, Paul, Sue, Liz and Bruce

Sue, Lesley and Jim

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L to R: Robin, Lesley, Sue, Jane, Bruce, Paul, Jim, Sue, Mick, Claire, Ben and Johanna

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Pieve dei Santi Vito e Modesto

Leaving Pienza for the return walk to Il Rigo

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looking back to Pienza

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Approaching Il Rigo's second house

Back at Il Rigo

We are joined by Charlie and Caroline for office hour

Sue and Sue

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Moon rising over Il Rigo

The evening meal