Moving day -- we head south to Siena

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Ciao all:

Friday, April 27 was moving day. We ended our 4-day stay in Firenze (Florence), packed our bags, and jumped on a bus for the medieval city of Siena, an hour or so south.

But first, we had one more museum to see, the Duomo Museum that houses all the original paintings and sculptures from the cathedral for safe keeping, restoration, and public display. Two remarkable works are worth noting, among the most amazing pieces we've seen this week: Michelangelo's Pieta and Donatello's Maddalena (Mary Magdalene). The museum also had a great history and workshop space on the design and building of the cathedral and Brunelleschi's dome.

Then, off to Siena, where we arrived and settled in early enough to head out for our usual Friday night pizza -- had eggplant, zucchini, and non-marinated artichokes on it, with a side of Italian beer -- and a late stroll through the Campo, the city's town square gathering space in front of city hall, the Palazzo Pubblico, which dates back to the 14th Century.

On Saturday, we wine and dine. Until then, arrivederci.

Mike and Sharon/
Dad and Mom

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Photos

Heading toward the Duomo
From Piazza SS Annunziata

Michelangelo's Pieta
At the Duomo Museum

Donatello's Mary Magdalene
At the Duomo Museum

Scale model of Brunelleschi's dome
At the Duomo Museum

Ristorante del Sasso
Friday night dining in the medieval city of Siena

Comments

[ashley bednarek]

I'm lovin all the equisite artwork and sculptures I really feel special and feel like I am there. Sounds like you guys our having an amazing trip and Sir Charles went on 45 min run today I was so impressed. He is absolutely being spoiled he
re and we can't wait to have some yummy Italian tortelini, sanpelligrino sparkling orange drink, spinach with sliced red and green apples and cranberries. For dessert Trader Joe's kettle corn and cuddle Sir Charles and watch Margin Call.