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Tuscany 2010

A month in beautiful Tuscany - no work, no e-mail, no computers...
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  • Sunrise looking across the Tuscan countryside.

    Sunrise looking across the Tuscan countryside.

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  • The narrow streets of Barbarino Val d'Elsa - located in the Chianti region of Tuscany.

    The narrow streets of Barbarino Val d'Elsa - located in the Chianti region of Tuscany.

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  • Fall colors adorn the local trees and walls in the rural countryside.

    Fall colors adorn the local trees and walls in the rural countryside.

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  • Vineyards and olive groves surround this small village in the Chianti region of Tuscany.

    Vineyards and olive groves surround this small village in the Chianti region of Tuscany.

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  • The timeless "feel" of Tuscany is punctuated with evidence of encroaching technology - satellite dishes and cell phone towers are ubiquitous in the region...even in the tiniest of villages.

    The timeless "feel" of Tuscany is punctuated with evidence of encroaching technology - satellite dishes and cell phone towers are ubiquitous in the region...even in the tiniest of villages.

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  • One of the most captivating aspects of the Tuscany landscape is the set of patterns arising from vineyards and olive orchards.

    One of the most captivating aspects of the Tuscany landscape is the set of patterns arising from vineyards and olive orchards.

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  • Brightly colored leaves signal the onset of Autumn. The ancient walls and stone buildings were often covered with flora such as these.

    Brightly colored leaves signal the onset of Autumn. The ancient walls and stone buildings were often covered with flora such as these.

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  • Autumn colors adorn rock walls and buildings in western Tuscany.

    Autumn colors adorn rock walls and buildings in western Tuscany.

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  • The village of Barbarino Val d'Elsa, in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Staying here in the village for about a month, we were struck by how immaculate the village was kept. The "well kept" look that you see here is reflective of what we saw throughout the region...a great deal of pride in community.

    The village of Barbarino Val d'Elsa, in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Staying here in the village for about a month, we were struck by how immaculate the village was kept. The "well kept" look that you see here is reflective of what we saw throughout the region...a great deal of pride in community.

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  • Mosaic above a side entrance to the church in Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

    Mosaic above a side entrance to the church in Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

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  • Grapes on a small vineyard in the Chianti region of Tuscany.

    Grapes on a small vineyard in the Chianti region of Tuscany.

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  • The community church in Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

    The community church in Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

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  • A fundamental truth - ripe olives just off the tree are not the same as ripe olives out of a can...

    A fundamental truth - ripe olives just off the tree are not the same as ripe olives out of a can...

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  • Grapes stacked outside the small winery in the village of Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

    Grapes stacked outside the small winery in the village of Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

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  • Just another beautiful autumn afternoon in rural Tuscany.

    Just another beautiful autumn afternoon in rural Tuscany.

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  • Tuscan countryside at sunset looking west from the village of Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

    Tuscan countryside at sunset looking west from the village of Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

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  • I was struck by this scene...the contrast of the lush flowers on the first floor balcony with the practicality of drying clothes on the upper balcony. Drying clothes on racks and lines in the open air was ubiquitous throughout the region.

    I was struck by this scene...the contrast of the lush flowers on the first floor balcony with the practicality of drying clothes on the upper balcony. Drying clothes on racks and lines in the open air was ubiquitous throughout the region.

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  • Narrow street, complete with drying clothes, in the village of San Gimignano in Tuscany.

    Narrow street, complete with drying clothes, in the village of San Gimignano in Tuscany.

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  • Late autumn afternoon, complete with moonrise, looking east over the Tuscan landscape from Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

    Late autumn afternoon, complete with moonrise, looking east over the Tuscan landscape from Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

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  • The village of San Gimignano in Tuscany.

    The village of San Gimignano in Tuscany.

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  • The autumn colors in this section of Tuscany gave an almost surreal sense of peace to the landscape.

    The autumn colors in this section of Tuscany gave an almost surreal sense of peace to the landscape.

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  • Church in Cortona.

    Church in Cortona.

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  • Night in Tuscany - full moon rising looking east from Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

    Night in Tuscany - full moon rising looking east from Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

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  • Late afternoon sun recedes from the landscape looking east over the Tuscan landscape from Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

    Late afternoon sun recedes from the landscape looking east over the Tuscan landscape from Barbarino Val d'Elsa.

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  • Evening twilight over the Tuscan landscape.

    Evening twilight over the Tuscan landscape.

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  • Saturday "market" in Barbarino Val d'Elsa. Different villages in the region had different market days.

    Saturday "market" in Barbarino Val d'Elsa. Different villages in the region had different market days.

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  • Leaves on the grape vines taking on their autumn colors - a small local vineyard in Tuscany.

    Leaves on the grape vines taking on their autumn colors - a small local vineyard in Tuscany.

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  • Saturday market and fresh vegetables.

    Saturday market and fresh vegetables.

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  • The sets of patterns that adorn the countryside are one of the most striking sights.

    The sets of patterns that adorn the countryside are one of the most striking sights.

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  • Out for an afternoon walk, I came across this one.

    Out for an afternoon walk, I came across this one.

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  • One of the many agritourism sites in Tuscany - a beautiful villa; winery; olive orchard along with tourist accommodations.

    One of the many agritourism sites in Tuscany - a beautiful villa; winery; olive orchard along with tourist accommodations.

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  • Foggy morning just before sunrise in western Tuscany.

    Foggy morning just before sunrise in western Tuscany.

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  • Church of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

    Church of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

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  • Florence cityscape.

    Florence cityscape.

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  • Villa near Florence.

    Villa near Florence.

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  • Ponte Vecchio across the Arno River in Florence.

    Ponte Vecchio across the Arno River in Florence.

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  • Aging building in western Tuscany...complete with cell phone tower.

    Aging building in western Tuscany...complete with cell phone tower.

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  • And what would a trip to beautiful Tuscany be without a visit to...(sorry...couldn't help it...)

    And what would a trip to beautiful Tuscany be without a visit to...(sorry...couldn't help it...)

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  • Community of Montepulciano

    Community of Montepulciano

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  • Gorgeous autumn afternoon in Umbria.

    Gorgeous autumn afternoon in Umbria.

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