Siena, Italy Day 2
Neighborhood (or Contrada) flags are flying in one section of the city. The Contrada is having a weekend festival.
Gordon Vogel and P.T. Buntin listening to Bill Cook on a stop along city streets
Making our way up to Saturday morning's first stop provided some spectacular views of the city.
The traveling group listens to Bill's background of the establishment of churches in Europe.
Once inside, Bill describes the 13th and 14th century art.
The alter at Santa Maria dei Servi
Group studies a 13th century painting
Another altar in the church
Prof. Cook reminds his visitors to be sure to look around at every corner for great visuals. Wandering the streets of Siena provides spectacular views of the City Hall Tower and Cathedral.
Much like any European cities, street artists are frequently encountered.
The center of all Siena activity - the Campo.
After a visit to the city's historic hospital, the group listens to Bill wrap up the day's scheduled activities.
When in Italy, there's nothing better than a mid-afternoon gelato break. Stan Vogel and his wife try a cone.
Walking back to the hotel before dinner we found the Contrada celebrating its festival hosting a sack race for kids.
We were on our own for dinner Saturday night. With so many great little family restaurants it's hard to go wrong - but go where Bill Cook sends you. We like to call this group our travel staff. Jerry Bowie, Jake Ezell '10, and Admission Counselor Tim Cheek joined me for dinner.
Alumni travel is about the culture, art, and history of a region.. And it's certainly about the food. This was my Pappardelle with rabbit on Saturday night.