Thursday, June 10, 2010

Sweet, sweet Siena

Now that Europe has become our home, we feel compelled to explore the beauty that surrounds us, not only in Switzerland, but also in our neighboring countries. Every journey we take, and are fortunate enough to experience, we take the time to reflect on how grateful we are for this unimaginable gift. After three years, we still feel blessed that we are immersed in ever changing cultures so very unique from our own. And now that we have Noah, we feel even more appreciative that he is being raised seeing and beholding sites we were only able to witness in our later years. So thank you for reading and periodically “stopping” by our site and please know we truly appreciate this exceptionally rich experience we are able to call LIFE.

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Siena

Siena is a beautiful city with a rhythm that makes visitors feel a deep sense of welcome. We strolled the streets, played in the square all the while meeting friendly faces and never once feeling out of place because we were not native. Siena is enchanting with a contagious, vibrant energy. Unlike most urban centers, Siena abandons the hustle and bustle and makes each visitor feel welcome with outstretched arms encouraging you to meander a bit longer and enjoy just one more delicious gelato.

Cool statue in Siena
Il Campo...known as the "best square in Italy"
Cool well
Architecture and nature...a beautiful combination
Amazing pottery shop right in front of the Duomo
The magical Duomo white & dark green
Inside the Duomo...the detail was amazing
Inside the Duomo dates from 1215
Details of the inside
The pulpit (1268)
Another perspective inside
Ahhh....
The art was also incredible

Details on the outside
The faces of the Popes...the same four faces are used over and over again...

This was the part of the cathedral that was never finished
The front of the Duomo

The Fountain of Joy
City Tower
When in Siena...have a slice of pizza...not a typical day for Noah
Noah and Robert catching the birds...
Siena was so much fun!
Noah determined to catch a bird
Noah and Mom enjoying Il Campo...taking it all in
The square is amazing


Full shot of Il Campo
Siena...just beautiful!

2 comments:

Angelini Photography said...

WOW, that was more awesome than the last post!!! What a fantastic looking place and that square! I love how people just park it on the bricks - wonderful. I love the shots of Noah chasing the pigeons, looks like he had a blast!! Melinda, you shoud write for a travel magazine!!!

Erin said...

i'm so happy to see you guys enjoyed siena as much as we did! goodness, i just LOVE that town. also, those shots of noah and robert playing are adorable! nice photography work, melinda. ;)