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October 5th 2014

Published: November 16th 2014

Whilst pondering how to write up my many recent travels, I thought I'd follow some good advice from Dylan Thomas "To begin at the beginning:", so I shall attempt to begin the task of documenting my 'Around the world in 29 days' adventure. Another famous Celtic writer once said 'The best laid plans of mice and men...', and I found myself in that position a bit this year. Originally asking for a fe... Read Full Entry

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Vexillologists enjoy

The other flag is the Contrada della Lupa (Contrade of the She Wolf).

One of the many pretty buildings in Siena

It's a bit old

Tie up your ponies

Or perhaps it is for unruly children?

Burnt Siena

Fun fact: the paint colour is named after the colour of the bricks in the city, I am sure you are thrilled to know that.

An interesting hobby

Seems the men of Siena enjoy a nice march on a Sunday, very dapper.

The Torre del Mangia

Built between1338-1348, cor, that's proper old. And it means 'Tower of the Eater' after its first bellringer. This blog is a roller coaster ride of fun facts!

Piazza del Campo

If you have a pony, this is your race track. Or if you are a Bond fan, this is where you can reinact 'Quantum of Solace' which I will argue is much more of a Bond film than Casino Royale...

It's big

At 88 metres tall it is the third largest in Italy. Impress your friends with such knowledge.

Duomo

Yep, another one.

Get lost

There was ample opportunity to get lost through the winding streets of Siena, luckily there was always a Gelato shop nearby to keep you nourished. Mmm, pistachio.

Duomo of Siena

The façade of Siena Cathedral is one of the most fascinating in all of Italy and certainly one of the most impressive features in Siena. Each of the cardinal points (west, east, north, and south) has their own distinct work; by far the most impressive of these is the west façade. ... Thanks Wikipedia!

Rooftops of Siena

With the Basilica of San Domenico in the background. Nice if you enjoy a bit of brick.

This is what it's all about folks

The beautiful scenery of Tuscany...

Real olives

Woo! I still can't abide the taste of them, I have tried though.

Finally, a use for a bidet

They make a good bouquet holder.

The resplendent bridesmaids

Alex and I channel Grecian Goddesses, I am sure you will agree.

The happy couple

No wedding photo is complete without some pink flamingoes and The Duck of Doom! (Yes, you really had to be there to get that joke)

Arrivederci

The sun finally sets on the Tuscan fun.

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