We drive an hour northeast to visit Cortona. Parking in these hill towns is always a challenge! We pass by Cortona and parking and decide to go a few more kilometers to a hermitage originally started by Saint Francis in 1211. It is a much larger place than we imagined, but they have preserved the original cell of St. Francis.
We visit the beautiful Santa Margarita Church.
We head into the historic center and finally find a place to park. The town is medieval charming and we grab a quick pizza and sit on the piazza enjoying the people.
On the way home we stop at Leuta Winery, recommended to us by Tim’s sister, Bekki. We just happen to find the owner, Denis, available for a wine tasting.
Tim & Kathy Simonsen 
These are truly delightful photos. What a great adventure you are having. We are happy for you.
When we stayed in Cortona years ago, at the youth hostel at the top of town and after navigating up there with our car, with a lot of stress and tension, we found lots of parking at the top and an easier road into town. All part of the Italian adventure.
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