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Wow! Old trip reports never die, they just fade away. Have a great trip norrisken, and if you get the chance, we loved the "Five Hill Town" day: Arcidosso, Roccalbegna, Sovana, Sorano and Pitigliano (buy some wine there at one of the caves). That day still stands out.

maitaitom---you rock!

I showed the Il Mulino di Quercegrossa website to my husband, along with your trip report. When he saw that you and he share a mutual thirst for Campari, he was ready to sign up for anything with your stamp of approval. Plus he loves the idea of all those pools. I'm sure our daughters will love it too.

We're booked there in the family apartment. Thanks!

Maitai, your blog is awesome. Your stories are so colorful and fun, but also full of great details. I'm working on plans for my next trip to Italy, and half of the notes begin "MT Tom suggests..."

Love reading it, and can't wait for your next trip so I can read more!

I'm glad someone found this trip report. It looks like it is worth reading and making notes. Thanks!!

"half of the notes begin "MT Tom suggests..."

I hope you find the suggestions worthwhile, but a word of warning (in the immortal words of my lovely wife Tracy), "Tom, you idiot." Actually, for the most part we get it right, and if we don't, well pratfalls and mistakes always make for more interesting trip reports and more often than not, funny memories.

And as I always now add..."Pull up on the ring for reverse and make sure you use the correct petrol."

"Maitai, your blog is awesome."

Thanks so much!! Here is the updated blog one with all my trip reports, along with other things, I have created recently. Hope you enjoy!

http://web.me.com/tomfielding1/Tom_%...e/Welcome.html

maitaitom, thanks again for the report and the "Five Hill Town" day is definitely on the planning board. And I emailed Agritourist il Molino and got a prompt reply that they would love to have us visit and the rates are still reasonable. I'm glad I "discovered" your post!

norrisken, that's good to hear about the rates. I hope you and enzian (above) have relaxing times by the pool (s). Have a Campari and put it on my bill!!

Thanks, Tom---we'll be sure and do that.

After making the reservation, we tried to locate it on Google Maps and Google Earth. Google Maps doesn't put it in the right place, and we couldn't locate the pools (which we thought would be easy to spot) using the satellite view. Then we switched to Google Earth, looked around, and realized the photos were taken in winter--the pools are empty! We finally spotted it, a bit north of the town of Quercegrossa. The outline of the pools is unmistakable.

My husband can taste that Campari right now. . .

maitaitom, We booked for this Sept for 4 nights. I can't wait!!

Well, that puts the pressure on me. Please tell me how it goes.

Anyway I can hire you to come along?

3 days, 4 hours and 21 minutes = amount of time it took one Kaydoll to go over your wonderful story and many !replies! with a fine tooth comb. With that said, only one question remains unanswered. Where is that ravioli with pecorino, pears, and mascarpone recipe????!!!!!! =P (no, seriously)

I'm 22 and will be taking my first trip to Europe next year and I'll be doing a whirlwind 45 day backpacking trip to 5 countries and too many cities to count but, when I grow up I want to be a wine-addict, food-loving, adventure-seeker such as yourself and your group of God-given friends. you're truly blessed. =D

Il Mulino di Quercegrossa was great! We spent several hours at the pools (until the thundershowers started) and then dressed and headed unto Siena for dinner. The accommodations were lovely and the pools . . . what a treat.

So back to the Campari. Did you ever discover a Negroni or try one? ONe part each Campari, sweet Vermouth, and (gin). Deadly, but delicious.

dI should ad it was poured over lots of ice.

enzian, I'm glad it still was a good place to stay. Now I can rest easier knowing norrisken is going there (yes, I wish I could come along). Indeed, I have tried the Negroni. Now we can have the phrases, "You'll never be sorry with another Campari" and "Don't be a phony, try a Negroni." I have made them at home, but not too often, because there are times I need to operate with at least half my faculties intact.

KayDoll. Have a great trip. Glad you enjoyed the trip report. Hopefully in your travels, you can avoid some of our pitfalls. Don't avoid them all, however, because the story is what counts! Happy Traveling!

enzian - thanks for the report back. Any recommendations? Only three more weeks and the excitement at our house is building! We've decided to stop for a few nights on the way from Munich in Kals am Grossglockner and Ortisei.
maitaitom - don't worry. Even if it would not be all that great, it can be adjusted with more Vino

"Even if it would not be all that great, it can be adjusted with more Vino."

That's a good attitude to have. Have a great trip!!!

Short note: The trip was great, the hotel was very nice. 85 Euro a night with breakfast.
Pictures here: http://s1227.photobucket.com/home/norrisken/allalbums
Pick "Mulino di Quercegrossa"
I'm working on a trip report. Still doing picture management too.