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After a long journey, they landed at an international airport. They continued their journey to Tuscany, a region known for its vineyards and olive groves.

Even though she was tired, Valerie really enjoyed the trip and felt a shame if she fell asleep. She loved the place, the scenery, the atmosphere and the beauty of the ancient cities and the endless peaceful sunflower fields in the countryside.

Jose explained that they are now in the area between Florence and Siena, which also includes the wine region, Chianti, and also San Gimignano. The place where Jose himself has quite extensive vineyards there.

They have to travel about eighty kilometers to the city of Lucca, a city that sits on a plateau with the Alps towering above it.

During the next few hours, Valerie finally fell asleep and only woke up when Jose touched her shoulder gently. She was fast asleep on his lap.

“We've arrived at my town,” murmured Jose hoarsely, looking at Valerie with deep and passionate eyes.

She was blown awa