Val D'Orcia

From Siena to Pienza, we drove through the valley of Orcia.  This is the green heart of Italy.  The rollings hills look so sweet and charming.  Pienza sits in the Val D'Orcia.  When we stayed in Peenza, we were able to take a short hike and enjoy the scenery.

 

 
Pienza from a little distance:

Our hiking group:

 Looking at the valley from Pienza after sunset.  What a dream land!