After the bad weather lately hit around the globe, now it's our turn: today Tuscany is white-washed. The countryside between Ponsacco and Casciana Terme (Pisa provence) at first seemed wrapped in a light mist, then, at about 11 am, it started snowing.
A couple of hours later, people on their way home for lunch have had ( to many unwelcome) surprise, perhaps losing half of a meal because of the snow chains still to fit.
The local landscape with the gentle Pisan Hills today recalled the scenes of the Alps.
Once back home, the old centenary olive resembled the Tower of Pisa but the ancient wood-fired oven looked more like a mountain hut.
At the end of the afternoon thunders started, pouring afterwards a layer of icy rain over the white snow coat.
If you are driving in this area, pay attention to the (possibly) icy roads.
It’s good to be equipped with chains, since there is a number of parked cars near the Villa San Marco, unable to climb the old road to Chientina.
And please, keep the safety distance!
