The main square in Siena. It was lots of fun going back here. We’ve been here a few times already since Deane and I have been married but one of…

Still working on my post for San Juan. In the meantime, I have lots of photos from Tuscany and Rome to share! 🙂 This shot came from a shoe store…

Another photo from the Festival of the Thrush. As you can see, they take their festivals very seriously here. Each neighborhood as their own marching group, chants, and banner.

These folk dancers were part of the Festival of the Thrush held in Tuscany. This was one of my favorite days while in Tuscany. I always enjoy being a part…

One of the well-known landscapes in Tuscany. This church is pictured in a lot of calendars, etc. It’s actually on a piece of private property that allows visitors. It was…

“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in…

Today, I am going to tell you about horse races in Siena, the best beef in the world and the Festival of the Thrush. Oh! There goes the jockey! This…

Learning about the horse races in Siena, how the leaning tower of Pisa got its name and the food at the Festival of the Thrush was so much fun this…