It looks like a little rustic town with its colors and vibe. We first experienced their market and I tried to haggle a simple little clip down from 3,50 but it didn't work. Luckily, I ended up finding mine! Gotta pull the hair back. Afterward, we are at the Kebab place finally. We have s kebab joke we all share amongst each other. I'm pretty sure I didn't eat chicken, either...like the man told us today. The texture was definitely different, but I still ate it.
From what I've seen so far, a lot of these important buildings contain green, white, and a pinkish marble. They also have that gold rub on them. This must be the materials that were available and offered to the rich back during this time. It's amazing to wonder how they lifted these materials, painted this high ceilings, and crafted such art without the tools we have today. This crosses my mind every time I see these buildings.
We then toured the city, after our rest, and saw their duomo and the tower. I did not climb this one. However, I found the duomo to be very beautiful on the outside. I can't decide whether I like this one or Milan's duomo better. I love all of the details that both of these duomos have.
In Siena I have noticed a lot of sun related emblems. I loveeee that! I love this particular sun, too. I need to find out more about their reasoning for this.
There is also one in picture one.
Also, I had spaghetti bolgonese today and it has been the best plate so far! I might go back to get some more tomorrow.
We ended the night in the main square. While we were there, we observed the people and children around. I noticed many kids running at a farther distance from their parents than would be comfortable for us in America, especially in such a crowded place. The kids were playing with each other, in the fountains, and with the people selling those bright toys (of course). Everyone was relaxed and enjoying their time in the square.
Yes, there are lots of representations in the Jesus/Mary paintings. How do you think people of the times reacted to those? How about these days? Why are there so many paintings and statues of Biblical stories in Italy?
ReplyDeletePasta Bolegnese! VERY easy to make when you get home! You will be an Italian chef before you know it!
The Selva Contrade visit was amazing, wasn't it? To be allowed to view the inner circle of the Contrada was such a special priviege for us. I emailed back and forth with Stefano several times to make the arrangements. Watching the video of their last Palio win in their social center was exciting, don't you think?
Yes tot he children running around il Campo. Keep watching, even here in Rome, where you may see some more of the "freedom" you mention.
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I hope you are enjoying all the places and experiences you have had.