Italy Bike Trip, Day 5

Last night I was exhausted. I had a bit of a nap, woke up around 20h00 and figured I should have some supper. I went to the reception to find out where the restaurant is and I was told they didn't really have one. I got a map and directions to walk to the nearest town. Although it's not very far, the LAST thing I felt like doing was going to a restaurant. Okay the last thing I felt like doing was walking...so I asked here if there was any food around. She was SO helpful and for supper I had a wonderful caprese salad (buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil) and CHERRIES and a peach. It was FANTASTIC. All those people that are into eating "local food" really have something going. Fresh and local food is about a gazillion times better than imported, unorganic food. (Something I'd love to look into more, but don't have a ton - or any - options while I'm living in MG).

I ate in my room, looking out the window of this amazing little town, listening to the noises, and just enjoying my evening.

I slept well, but came up with this CRAZY idea. I checked the plan for the day. A 32km loop (rolling "hills" again) and then back to the hotel. So...what...if...I...ate...breakfast...and...went...back...to...bed??
I saw our tour guide and told him my plans and he was more than happy to show me some routes where I can go walking (after my after-breakfast nap) and then we'll meet at 17h00 for a wine tasting. P-E-R-F-E-C-T!! Day 1 was 27km, Day 2 was 40km, Day 3 was 42km, so I'm more than happy to not bike. To rest. To enjoy the scenery. To nap.....

This has been (and is!) an incredible vacation. I never know what it will be like, being away from Louis, being by myself, being in a new country....but this vacation has been over the top. I really, really needed something relaxing like this. The rough days in MG....I want to look back on the this time and remember how amazing everything can be.