Italy Alumni Trip - Montalcino & Pienza
Our first stop in the country was at a 12th century Benedictine monastery. We were there for the third prayer of the day and Mass. The monastery currently houses a group of approximately ten monks.
Before entering the monastery, we enjoyed a light breakfast while Bill explained what we would be seeing and hearing during the Mass.
Lunch was a picnic at the Montalcino castle. Here Professor of Religion David Blix '70 enjoys his carne and vino.
Raymond Williams, director of the Pastoral Leaders Program, and Bob Pinschmidt '67 at the picnic.
Brunello, a popular wine from Montalcino, with a view. This was our picnic spot.
Mike Butler '82 coming up to the top of the castle.
A view of the castle from its highest point.
Bob Pinschmidt '67 and his wife Marilyn at the top of the castle.
The entire group just before leaving Montalcino.
In the cathedral in Pienza. The group sat in the choir as Bill explained the fresco paintings around them.
The view of southern Tuscany from the city wall of Pienza.
