We explored the lovely village of Vinci (birthplace of Leonardo) and they even put a bit of music and a show on for us! The kids had a great time doing some rock'n'roll in the park to 'Dennis and the Jets'. We had probably the best roast chicken and pizza ever.
We went back to Vinci the following day to go to the Leonardo Museum which featured replicas of his models and machines. He really was a genius and hundreds of years ahead of his time. His studies on optics and his anatomical drawings are amazing. He also designed bridges, towns and cities, built cranes and scaffolding to aid construction of the domes on churches, was fascinated by flight and designed a helicopter and built war machines such as steam powered cannons and tanks.
The restaurant at the campsite had been recommended and did a special 'Tuscan Menu'. It was our wedding anniversary and we thought we'd have a treat! I asked what the 'Tuscan Menu' was today and was told 'a surprise'. The gnocci with walnut sauce was delicious, the fungi risotto was fantastic but then I was presented with a plate of pigs stomach!!!!! Mmmmmm....
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| View of Vinci |
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