Saturday, October 15, dawned with the fog hanging low in the hills. We headed out around 9:00ish to see the market in Greve in Chianti which is approximately 14 kms south. Here was one view:

We arrived in Greve, found the parking lot and a space, walked over the River Greve,

then found the triangular square where all the action was! This greeted us:

A black rooster symbol on a bottle of wine signifies that it is a classic Chianti product. Thus, black roosters abound!

Most of the booths consisted of van-like vehicles a bit smaller than a Schwann's truck with a built in canopy that folds up into a box on the roof.

Even in Italian flag colors!

Yes, that is a whole pig with its detached head watching the crowd!

At this point my phone froze so no more photo of the market... Sarah stood in line at vegetable stand - her # was 3 and they were on 92! It was quite entertaining watching the shoppers and the vendors so the 20-30 minute wait didn't seem so long! Here is the bounty that only cost €4.50:

This is after returning home & we had eaten half of the tomatoes for dinner! And after I had Googled to see how to unfreeze my phone! Maybe I'll remember for future times - it was a AHA moment!!

After a look in the church, a walk around the square window shopping in regular stores, walk by their innovative library

 and a post office visit, we headed to Montefiore. Our first attempt ended with us driving on a downhill street so narrow, we had to figure out how to pull in the side mirrors!! Locals at bottom were guiding Sarah while I had my eyes closed!! The next attempt was successful - we conquered the citadel!

One view - you could see for miles! Sarah graciously let me use her phone for taking photos & then once my phone was operable again, she patiently sent the photos to me via email; thus, I can now share with you!

Entering the hamlet

Someone had a baby...

A lovely street scene - cars not allowed.

We then walked back down to our car which just happened to be by the restaurant, La Castellans, where we had a delicious lunch! Stone walls, 8 tables of 4 maximum, great ambiance...

Sarah had the Plate of the Day, venison with tortellini. I had tortelli farciti with gorgonzola. Plus we had bruschetta with tomatoes - we were too hungry to get a photo of it! Fantastic!!

Now the weather is gorgeous so we head out to another tiny village on back lanes - 

We didn't find the one we originally wanted but did find Panzano!

Now on our main road of S222, we head home!  Whereas I 'fix' my phone and take advantage of the beautiful fall day to get photos of our home & surroundings. Energetic Sarah went for a long walk and had a nice visit with Bryan, the host. I enjoyed sitting on the patio under ripe grapes! We ate our cold meal of cheese, meat, olives, tomatoes, bread, crackers and grapes there too as it was so pleasant. Such a contrast from yesterday!!

Outside our gate

Bryan

House from the east - Sarah's bedroom is nearest window with next one being the living room

The outside door to my bedroom in the lower level - on east side

Sunset

Moonrise

It was a terrific day!!