Siena has many beautiful streets, and students were invited to divide up into small groups and take some time to explore the center of the town.
The cathedral of Siena was magnificent both outside and inside! The exterior facade was ornate, and we compared it to Florence's similar cathedral.
Inside, Siena's cathedral is a remarkable example of medieval Christian Hebraism, with many scenes from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament adorning its walls and floor. Zach and I looked through the map of the cathedral and identified the many Hebraic references in it.
Many students chose to climb to a panoramic view of Siena. They persevered even though it had begun to rain, and were rewarded with remarkable views of the city!
After we returned to Florence, each room of students was randomly assigned a course of dinner--antipasti, primi piatti, dolci, etc. For instance, Max, Roarke, and Zach made bruschetta as an antipasto.
Students worked together to prepare any dish of their choice that fit into that course, and we ate the dishes all together in the courtyard of our residence, as a potluck.
At the potluck, we shared stories of what we did when we split up into small groups earlier in Siena. JJ had bought some masks, and we took turns trying them on. If there's an Abbey Road masquerade in our future, we'll be ready!
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