First impressions

Green shutters, terracotta tiles, gently undulating hills, cypress trees, olives and vines...classic Tuscany.....and thats just the view from the train window. Built in 1800, the only word to describe our furnished apartment in Prato is authentic (in every respect). The floor tiles are simply spectacular. Works of art - and all we do is walk on them! There are many antiques and yet it feels very homely. The apartment is on the Piazza Duomo, opposite the Cathedral (which was built a lazy 1500 years ago). Not much English spoken here, so Lee-Ann is concentrating hard to understand and be understood (and doing very well - according to Mike). Had a meal in a lovely restaurant last night - delizzioso pane, formaggio and vino rosa. Its funny just how much better Italian food tastes in Tuscany:) But we had to leave after the first course as both boys fell asleep at the table! We woke at 4am this morning and will spend the next few days getting settled and finding our way around...