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Siena, Day 5

a light shining through the windows of a stone building

Our day started with a drive deep into Tuscany and a visit to a 12th Century Monstary at Sant' Antimo. We heard a Latin Gregorian Chant Mass.

a stone building with a tall tower and a tree

The amazing 12th Century Monsastery

a group of people sitting in a church

After the Mass, Professor Cook pointed out interesting fact about the ancient church.

a man sitting in a grassy field

Cook called this one of the most beautiful places in the world. Here he takes in the countryside view.

a group of people walking down a narrow street

Next up was a trip to the walled, hilltop city of Montalcino. We visited the city museum and explored town.

a woman pouring wine into a glass

After walking town the group had another Tuscan experience - a wine tasting of Rosso Montalcino and Brunello wines at the city's castle. Here, our German hostess pours some Brunello.

a group of people standing next to a table with food

After the wine tasting, our Wabash crew laid out a fabulous picnic near the city edge. Jerry Boyer and his wife fill up their plates.

a building on a hill with trees and a road

We had tremendous panoramic views during lunch.

a group of people sitting on a bench in front of a stone castle

Just to our left during lunch time was a pretty good view of the Montalcino Castle.

a landscape with a valley and buildings

Atop the castle walls is a photographer's dream.

a man taking a picture of a woman on a stone bridge

... and a great place for a brother (Stanley) to shoot his brother (Gordon) and wife!

a group of buildings with red roofs

Those wall provide a pretty great view of the town as well.

a stone tower overlooking a valley

Then if you climb one of the towers open to visitor the views get even better.

a group of people posing for a picture

Atop the castle tower, it's picture time - Jake Ezell Bill Cook, and Steve Baker.

a group of men posing for a picture

Tim Cheek, Howard Hewitt, and Jake Ezell

a group of people sitting on a bench

The Vogel Clan.

a group of people posing for a photo

Our travel group by a well in Pienza, Italy

a group of people posing for a photo

A second group shot with a great panoramic view of Tuscany in the background.


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