"Exploring the Scenic Beauty of Campiglia d'Orcia: A Journey Through Tuscany"

Hello dear friends,

After a good break, I'm happily returning to write in this community. I've dedicated these days to total relaxation, and I must say, it's necessary every now and then. There's always a need to disconnect and recharge, so I had a wonderful weekend in beautiful Tuscany, a region you'll know by now I adore.

So, I've decided to share some photos here, from my usual explorations. This time, I really sweated a lot because Tuscany experienced a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees, quite unusual for this time of year. Today, I want to share with you some photos I took in Campiglia d'Orcia, a hamlet of Castiglione d'Orcia. Essentially, we're in that part of Tuscany I love, the beautiful Val d'Orcia, which I've talked about before and shown you beautiful photos of in the past. It's one of the most iconic and famous places in the world, representing the typical Tuscan landscape.

I came here because I know of some agriturismos nestled in the countryside where you can eat well and relax to recharge your energy, something as I mentioned, we all need from time to time. Campiglia d'Orcia, as I mentioned, is famous for its scenic landscapes. Around this beautiful hamlet dating back to the 11th century, you can do plenty of activities, from horseback riding to trekking to exploring the local culture and cuisine.

What strikes you about this hamlet is that it's nestled into a rock, with the castle of Campiglia perched atop it, or what remains of this fortress, which was destroyed during many wars, leaving only the tower. But the beautiful thing is that when you arrive on foot in this place, you can admire a beautiful panorama of all the surrounding areas.

Indeed, there's a small pedestrian path that climbs practically from the hamlet up to the fortress. It's not particularly challenging but neither is it easy. I think one of the nicest things about exploring these hamlets is keeping fit. The streets inside them are always winding and often uphill.

There are probably few permanent residents here, but I must say the hamlet, as you can see from the photos, is well-maintained, and that pleases me. I didn't encounter many locals to chat with, aside from a kind lady who even offered us coffee, mentioning she's lived here for 30 years.

I hope the photos I've shared, as usual, virtually took you with me on this journey. These are truly beautiful places that need to be preserved, but there are also other places I want to introduce you to, and I'll talk about them in a future post. Have a great day, everyone, and see you soon.