Saint Jimmy John

Today, Nimish and I head to San Gimignano, which turns out to be my favorite. It's a good size to see everything in a day, and has a nice tower to climb.

Climbing the tower is a lot of fun - there is epic orchestral music playing the whole time, so it feels like you are really accomplishing something. Then, at the top, there is a narrow opening with signs warning you to not hit your head. Once you get through the opening, onto the roof, you stay ducked down to get out from under the bell cage.

There is also a museum in the base of the tower with some medieval art and frescos.

We spend some time getting a snack, hitting some shops and getting gelato before the church opens.

The church itself has a modesty requirement, so I got handed a plastic wrap to cover my shoulders.

We then take a walk to a fountain on the far side of town and enjoy the view before heading back to the car.

I spend the rest of the day at the pool, drinking as this is the last day that will still mean my bathing suit is dry when we leave. And several people are leaving tomorrow, so we are incentivized to clean out all the alcohol. All in all, a pretty great day.