Tuscany 2001 - Day 1

Saturday, 9.6.2001

After a short night, the 6 a.m. news wakes me up and after a quarter of an hour of waking up, I stumble aimlessly through the apartment. The shower slowly revives my spirits, but the journey doesn't begin until just before 7:30 a.m. Vienna, 16°C . The journey is very relaxed overall (only minimal speeding).

However, I suddenly find myself in a traffic jam on the motorway bridge near Bad St.Leonhard. Three cars in front of me I see an open driver's door, angular, the metal rusty, it could be a Saab. Yes, it's Bettina and Christian in shorts! It's easier to be in a traffic jam together, but unfortunately not shorter.

There is little traffic in Italy, the espresso is as good as ever and the stretch between Bologna and Florence is, as usual, the race track for the Tifosi. Then finally do some grocery shopping - COOP in Poggibonsi - benissimo!

For a moment I was hesitant about returning to the same refuge in Miscianello after two years. But when I arrived here I felt at home, took off my shoes and trousers, sat on the terrace and enjoyed the absolute peace and perfect atmosphere. Miscianello, 25°C .

The wine is better than ever and the chef conjures up a perfect dinner. Life is beautiful.