Left the Seminary in Volterra just after 8.00 and set off through the Tuscan countryside to Siena, a journey of about an hour. Amazingly, we parked just outside the city walls almost next to the place we stayed in 2004 but decided against staying there again. Went into the larger Hotel Italia next door but, at 140€ a night, decided to walk into the city instead. Found a room at Hotel Chiusarelli, much closer to the centre and with a view of the Duomo for 130€ and parking.
Spent the next 3 hours sightseeing and lad a light lunch at a cafe near the Duomo – very good but service slow as they were very busy. The owner (Paulo), now almost bald, had photo of younger self with fine head of black hair on the wall dressed in some sort of medieval finery.
Evening meal not so successful. Jane’s beef stew was eaten by Tony and Tony’s sausages were attempted but went in the bin later! Walked down to Il Campo after to savour the atmosphere in the dark. Strange acoustics with voices echoing around. Late home for us 11.00.
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| Palazzo del Publico and the Campo, Siena |
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| The Duomo, Siena |
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| Il Campo at night |
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| Piazza Salimbeni, Siena |
Hi Tony & Jane, great blog & great photos. All okay here, Sian popped in tonight & she is really looking forward to meeting up in Rome.
ReplyDeleteAnother viewing at the bungalow today & we found out that the people that have made us the offer are not in a chain so fingers crossed.
Looks & sounds like you are having a great time, keep up the great blog we are really enjoying knowing all about where you are & what you are up to. Speak soon & take care.
Lots of love, Jez, Jane, Aaron, Esmé XXXXXXXX