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A Few Very Enjoyable and Educational Days in Siena May 20-24, 2018

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May 24th 2018
Published: June 8th 2018
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We had a wonderful sunny day for our trip to Siena from Gaeta. We left the marina at 10am, caught a bus to the train station, had time for a cappuccino while waiting for the train to depart and we were off. We traveled past lots of greenhouses, vineyards, mountains and beautiful vistas. We had a 2 hour layover for the next train giving us time to wander out of the station to stretch our legs and h... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Below the Hospital There Was a Religious BrotherhoodBelow the Hospital There Was a Religious Brotherhood
Below the Hospital There Was a Religious Brotherhood
with areas for worship for those that were sick & dying
Etruscan Household Pottery Etruscan Household Pottery
Etruscan Household Pottery
from the 2nd half of 7th C BC
Top left from 11 C BC, top right from 4-3 C BCTop left from 11 C BC, top right from 4-3 C BC
Top left from 11 C BC, top right from 4-3 C BC
and the jugs are from 4 C. BC - amazing work
Some Sarcophagi Were Quite IntricateSome Sarcophagi Were Quite Intricate
Some Sarcophagi Were Quite Intricate
some even had color
It Seems That Potters Had a Sense of HumorIt Seems That Potters Had a Sense of Humor
It Seems That Potters Had a Sense of Humor
in the times BC!!
Siena mantle chapel-p001 (Copy)Siena mantle chapel-p001 (Copy)
Siena mantle chapel-p001 (Copy)
The Pilgrim's Hall was a Reception AreaThe Pilgrim's Hall was a Reception Area
The Pilgrim's Hall was a Reception Area
for the pilgrim's, then for the hospital
The Walls of the Pilgrim Hall Are Covered in FrescoesThe Walls of the Pilgrim Hall Are Covered in Frescoes
The Walls of the Pilgrim Hall Are Covered in Frescoes
done in 1442 portraying the work done in the hospital
The Fountain of Joy in the Main Square in SienaThe Fountain of Joy in the Main Square in Siena
The Fountain of Joy in the Main Square in Siena
Had Wonderful Meals in SienaHad Wonderful Meals in Siena
Had Wonderful Meals in Siena
this is gnocchi and chicken w/ tarragon sauce
Kids Playing Ball in the Street in the EveningsKids Playing Ball in the Street in the Evenings
Kids Playing Ball in the Street in the Evenings
slanted roads would seem to be an added challenge
Sitting on the Ground in Il Campo (Main Square)Sitting on the Ground in Il Campo (Main Square)
Sitting on the Ground in Il Campo (Main Square)
it slants just like a beach & people seem to sit like it is!
Another Church in SienaAnother Church in Siena
Another Church in Siena
never judge the inside from the outside
The Door Hardware in Siena Were More ComplexThe Door Hardware in Siena Were More Complex
The Door Hardware in Siena Were More Complex
and detailed than ones seen in other cities
Fashions Seen in Siena - Many Remind Us of the PastFashions Seen in Siena - Many Remind Us of the Past
Fashions Seen in Siena - Many Remind Us of the Past
We Were Wondering if We Should Have Weapons OnboardWe Were Wondering if We Should Have Weapons Onboard
We Were Wondering if We Should Have Weapons Onboard
maybe these would work??
Anyone for Mushrooms?Anyone for Mushrooms?
Anyone for Mushrooms?
As Least There is a Hard Hat At This Site - that is Rare!As Least There is a Hard Hat At This Site - that is Rare!
As Least There is a Hard Hat At This Site - that is Rare!
Some Interesting Architectural Detail Seen in SienaSome Interesting Architectural Detail Seen in Siena
Some Interesting Architectural Detail Seen in Siena
One of the Remaining Gates to the City of SienaOne of the Remaining Gates to the City of Siena
One of the Remaining Gates to the City of Siena
Many Tributes to the Virgin MaryMany Tributes to the Virgin Mary
Many Tributes to the Virgin Mary
seen around the town



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