Florence has ended our riding drought

Just back from an early morning ride, from Florence out towards a place called Chianti.

Inspired with the Tour de France starting yesterday and with Cadel 2nd with a big gap on the main GC threats, we braved our first ride in Europe.

After the initial terror of cobblestoned streets and one way alleys, we then took a wrong turn and ended up on a highway. Several toots from passing motorists suggested we get off asap. Once off, we then found a wonderfull little country ride that made the effort worthwhile. The turnaround point culminated in a climb that gave some great morning pictures of the country side.