MAY 11: RAINY DAY IN MONTEPUCLIANO & A FAMOUS CAFFE

Today was a bit rainy, so we just explored the winding/hilly streets of Montepulciano. In the am we met up with my sister Pat and hubby Dick who pulled into town late last night to join our escapades. For lunch we were looking for a nice bowl of Italian soup, and when we asked a local, we were directed to a place just a few doors from where we were standing, to CAFFE POLIZIANO. We were also fortunate to get a table near a window with a wonderful view of the countryside. The place seemed ornate, which we thought was nice, but I just thought it was fake. Marge and I shared a thick vegetable soup and a porcini mushroom frittata, while my cousin Tery had a bowl of lentil soup. Just as we were eating our gelato for dessert, Pat and Dick walked in. They informed us that we were eating in one of the most famous and elegant caffes in the town, and that the paintings, furnishings, views and restoration were the subject of a book they had seen in their hotel. We later saw the book, and one of the photos was taken from our table!  In the above photo, you see Marge with her back to me, but you can see my cousin Teri facing her.