Sitting in Siena

The city's simple antique beauty matches the pronunciation of its name "Siena." Just a fun 70 minute train ride from Florence and we were in another Tuscan town. This one sits on top of a hill and I found it fitting that we spent most of our day sitting in the Campo, Siena's main fan-shaped medieval piazza. We explored the city and went in a few museums but mainly enjoyed our Saturday soaking up the sun with our gelato and smiles (both, a given).

"Good bye Lizzie McGuire, hello FABULOUS!"

Well, I didn't know quite what to expect from this eternal city. I mean I have read the book of Romans several times, I have seen the Lizzie McGuire movie an embarrassing amount, and I have heard from the male species the insane war-related history. So when going from one fashion famous street, to the land of the holy, I had many perspectives to observe this historical city. But the best part was just sitting in one of the Piazzas and watching the mix of tourists and the Romans. Seeing the Colosseum, the Divine Touch, the Treve Fountain, and so much more, with my own eyes was just wonderful! But I would have to agree with many of my new friends, and roommie, Kate, that coming home to Firenze was just what we needed to feel a bit more adjusted to living in the country whose capital is Roma!