Tuscany in May

[The Mad Hatter]

I am heading to Tuscany this May.

Objective: visit major art galleries, etc., and - hopefully - meet Bohemian, artsy-type women.

Planned outfit: Panama Hat, Linen shirts, pants, and jacket, Allen Edmonds loafers. Probably a rain coat and a heavier jacket - just in case. Maybe a linen newsboy instead of the Panama. Maybe walking shoes.

Itinerary is not set. I plan maybe 4 days each in Florence, Sienna, Lucca, and Corona, which is the small town where Under the Tuscan Sun was set and which is on a rail line. Time at each could vary by maybe plus or minus 2 days. Unfortunately, no auto tours of Tuscan countryside because - at $100/day plus gas - renting a car is too rich for my blood.

Getting laundry for the linen clothes would be important (wrinkles), but should not be a problem in cities such as Florence, Sienna, and Lucca ( I would think).

Comments? Suggestions?

 

[John in Covina]

Wine! Also Steak!

The area is shown in travel logs often as quite romantic. The red wines from this area are noted to be outstanding and there is a type of local cattle that is suppose to be one of the great beef steaks in the world. It would be very cool to do a motorcyle tour of the area. Pottery and tile work I think was also of note. Take some pictures and let it be La Dolce Vita this vacation.
:beer:
Bring both hats.

Sincerely,