https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2025/11/18/sicily-2025-palermo-a-lively-city-full-of-color-noise-and-plenty-of-cannoli/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20250908_112030-1.jpg20250908_112030https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20250907_181201.jpg20250907_181201https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/vergogna2-1.jpgVergogna2https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20250907_151152-2.jpg20250907_1511522025-11-18T15:03:31+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2025/10/20/sicily-2025-welcome-to-salina-a-star-of-the-aeolian-islands/2025-10-21T09:43:41+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2025/02/24/charming-verona-a-roman-city-with-that-famous-balcony/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img_6909.jpgIMG_69092025-02-24T22:36:41+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2024/11/04/mont-blanc-2-0-day-4-rain-fog-wind-and-then-italy/2025-01-11T21:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2024/11/03/mont-blanc-2-0-day-3-thirteen-miles-up-and-down-wide-open-trek-then-no-internet/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/whatsapp-image-2024-09-23-at-1.34.18-pm.jpegWOWI don't think you can get much more picturesque than this. 2024-11-03T16:21:55+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2024/10/29/mont-blanc-2-0-day-2-sushine-and-360-degree-views-on-a-ridge/2024-10-29T17:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2024/10/26/mont-blanc-2-0-back-to-the-mountain/2024-10-27T21:57:17+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2023/12/03/civita-di-bagnoregio-a-gem-on-a-hilltop-in-central-italy/2024-10-26T18:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2023/10/22/mont-blanc-trek-day-6-we-end-in-chamonix-on-a-beautiful-sunny-day/2023-10-22T20:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2023/10/15/mont-blanc-trek-day-5-hiking-from-switzerland-to-france-way-up-high/2023-10-15T19:38:59+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2023/10/09/mont-blanc-trek-day-4-lunch-in-a-pasture-and-a-stop-in-trient-switzerland/2023-10-15T12:25:01+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2023/10/01/mont-blanc-trek-day-3-a-walk-through-swiss-villages-and-a-night-at-the-lake/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/marigolds-1.jpgmarigoldsMarigolds in the village2023-10-18T05:49:35+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2023/09/23/mont-blanc-trek-day-2-a-cold-rainy-snowy-morning-upends-plans/2023-09-23T14:08:34+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2023/09/18/trekking-around-mont-blanc-six-days-of-spectacular-views-challenging-climbs/2023-09-21T11:20:13+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2022/11/21/cycling-in-piedmont-day-six-a-trip-around-gavi-and-a-visit-to-the-fausto-coppi-house/2022-11-21T18:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2022/11/12/cycling-in-piedmont-day-five-welcome-to-gavi-and-a-farinata-lunch/2022-11-12T21:51:39+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2022/11/06/cycling-in-piedmont-day-four-sunshine-lunch-in-a-vineyard-and-a-visit-to-acqui-terme/2022-11-06T22:24:43+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2022/10/30/cycling-in-piedmont-day-three-steep-climbs-on-a-rainy-day-and-italians-to-the-rescue/2022-10-30T13:47:48+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2022/10/22/cycling-in-piedmont-day-two-truffle-hunting-and-a-trip-to-barolo/2022-10-22T17:31:38+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2022/10/17/cycling-in-piedmont-day-one-around-alba-and-a-trip-to-barbaresco/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/lunchinalba.jpgAlbastreetLunch in Alba. 2022-10-19T01:01:56+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2019/11/20/cycling-in-puglia-day-4-beautiful-ostuni/2022-10-15T10:49:01+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2021/09/26/my-cousin-john-a-remembrance/2022-12-25T13:43:38+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2022/10/13/piedmont-cycling-trip-a-six-day-adventure-in-the-land-of-barolo-chocolates-and-truffles-and-hills-lots-of-hills/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/whitetruffles-1.jpgWhitetrufflesWhite truffles over risotto: it's what's for dinner. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/barolotasting-1.jpgbarolotasting-12022-10-15T10:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/08/15/friends-in-siena/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160720_184717-2.jpgFRIENDS IN SIENALorenzo, my cab driver, who took me to the Caparzo Winery in Montalcino. He speaks six languages. “I would like to really visit the U.S. for two or three months. I like the Americans very much. It’s easy to make them happy. If you make them happy, they will send an email and say ‘thank you very much’. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7281210-2.jpgFRIENDS IN SIENAClaudio, Bartender, Hotel Palazzetto Rosso, Via dei Rossi. It’s a beautiful hotel in a renovated historic palace. “Americans love the historic cities. They love our history. They appreciate the medieval structures. Everything.” Claudio is a member of the Unicorn contrada. A misconception about contrade he’d like to clear up. “We are not fans of a sport. The contrada isn’t a team. It has nothing to do with sports.” He said he’d like to come to the U.S. and go to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. 2021-05-31T14:48:43+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/12/26/christmas-in-grotte-sicily/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img-20151225-wa0046.jpgChristmas in GrotteChristmas tree at homhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc251931.jpgGrotte SicilySunset in Grotte, Sicily. December 25, 2015 https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc241880.jpgChristmas EveArancini and calzone. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc241864.jpgGrotte-MercatoMounds of olives at the open market in Grotte https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc241863.jpgGrotte-MercatoCans of sardines at the open market in Grotte https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221711.jpgGrotte, SicilyA street in Grotte https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221774.jpgGrotte, SicilyThe main street in Grotte, Corso Garibaldi and my cousin Claudiahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221776.jpgGrotte, SicilyMe on Via Rossini. I love the lamp postshttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc241894.jpgCousins, Grotte, SicilyCousin Salvino and Chiara https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc241885.jpgSicilian specialtyPurciddati - Italian filled cookies 2021-05-05T14:32:02+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2021/04/16/ten-years-later-moms-words-still-resonate-its-all-about-italy/2021-05-05T14:29:49+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2021/02/15/remembering-dad-the-funniest-guy-in-the-room/2021-04-17T00:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2020/05/21/italy-starts-to-re-open/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/gambrinus2-1.jpeggambrinus2https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/gambrinus3-1.jpeggambrinus3https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/barfiorella.jpegBarfiorellahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/profambrogio3.jpegProfAmbrogio3https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/hospitalsendoff.jpeghospitalsendoffhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/silviahike.jpgSilviahikehttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/paliocrowd.jpgPiazza del Campo - Sienahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/janatpalio2016.jpgAt the Palio of Siena!https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sienapiazza.jpegSienapiazzahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/paolamasktable.jpegpaolamasktable2020-05-24T19:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2020/04/13/easter-sunday-in-italy-on-lockdown/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/easternaples12.jpegeasternaples12The meat on the grill at Antonio's house. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/easternaples13.jpegeasternaples13Roasted artichokes2020-04-13T14:51:46+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2020/04/04/italy-on-lockdown-part-two/2020-06-24T01:08:27+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2020/03/18/italy-on-lockdown-the-view-from-there/2020-03-23T00:08:00+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/07/07/post-palio-at-the-lupa-contrada/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060239.jpgLUPA CONTRADAFlags of the Lupa contrada that were used in the parade before the race on Saturday. Things are a bit disorganized simply because the Lupaioli have been celebrating their historic win. It won't end any time soon. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060238.jpgLUPA CONTRADAFlags of the Lupa Contrada, ready for the next event. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060252.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060255.jpgLUPA CONTRADAGiulio, the general manager in charge of the Lupa contrada sits in front of the Palio banner currently on display in the Lupa's church. We like the dog statue too. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060248-e1467916330895.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060247.jpgLUPA CONTRADAThe costumes for the Lupa members who participate in the Corteo Storico, the pre-Palio march, are cooling off after Saturday's win. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060246.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060245.jpgLUPA CONTRADABeautiful Lupa costumes hang in the contrada's headquarters. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060243.jpgLUPA CONTRADAThe drums of the Lupa contradaioli, ready to go. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7060241.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2019-12-30T21:43:34+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/12/22/la-scala-dei-turchi-sicilia/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc2217581.jpgAgrigento, SicilyA view of the Greek temples in Agrigento. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221737.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyThe cliffs of La Scala dei Turchi. You can't walk over on that part. Too steep.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221748.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyHow about that view? https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221745.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyVenera. On our way down La Scalahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221736.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyAnother beautiful view of La Scalahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221730.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyStriking view of the other side of La Scalahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221728.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyLooking up on La Scala. (Did you see the dog?)https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221727.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyMy wonderful cousins - Salvino, Gabriele, Claudia, Venerahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221726.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyA groupie on La Scala - Claudia, Venera, mehttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc221724.jpgLa Scala dei Turchi, SicilyClaudia and Venera on La Scala. How beautiful is the sea?2019-12-30T21:38:20+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/07/18/the-dolomites-2016-day-two/2019-12-30T21:36:12+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/06/02/bevagna-interrupted/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/p4010323.jpgBEVAGNAChurch of San Michele on Piazza Filippo Silvestri2019-12-30T21:33:19+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/07/siena/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12471757_10208315174540768_2752884459940754174_o1.jpgSiena's DuomoA view of Siena's Duomohttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151107_201059.jpg20151107_2010592019-12-30T21:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/12/24/christmas-with-mom-a-pot-of-sauce-cookies-and-laughter/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171224_075925.jpgChristmas 2017My wreath, re-fashioned from a wreath my mom had made. I don't have her skill for this. I just winged it! https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171224_065136.jpgChristmas 2017Bloomingdale's ornament. I have about 12 of these from over the years. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171224_065036.jpg20171224_065036https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171224_064931.jpgChristmas 2017A Bloomingdale's ornament next to an ornament my mom bought at Woolworth's when she was little. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171224_062502.jpgChristmas 2017Sicilian sesame seed cookies, a tradition in our house. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171216_173506.jpgChristmas 2017The tree and, yes, that's a roaring fire on my laptop to the right. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171216_173433.jpgChristmas 2017Ready for guests. Antipasto, cheese, bread, wine. Just for starters. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171203_180222.jpgChristmas 2017Thumbprint cookies, first round 2019-12-30T21:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2018/08/15/catching-up-with-cousins-lots-of-cousins/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/melissaevelyn1.jpgmelissaevelynMelissa, married to Cousin Joe, and the newest Coffaro in the bunch, baby Evelyn, 4 mos. Cute! https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/20180811_144308_1534013001979_001.jpgThree Coffaro BrothersAntonio, Domenico and Giuseppe Coffaro were three of the seven brothers who came to America in the early 1920s. 2021-02-16T16:49:12+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2019/08/04/a-tribute-to-my-uncle-charlie/2019-12-30T21:25:09+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2019/11/27/cycling-in-puglia-day-5-locorotondo-alberobello-and-the-trulli/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img-6025.jpgIMG-6025Starting the climb to Locorotondo (photo by Suzie R)2019-12-02T11:10:26+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2019/12/01/cycling-in-puglia-day-6-polignano-al-mare-and-alberobello-celebrates/2019-12-02T14:22:04+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2019/11/06/cycling-in-puglia-day-two-loop-to-otranto/2019-12-01T00:48:58+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2019/11/16/cycling-in-puglia-day-3-mesagne-and-a-winery-visit/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20190923_123428.jpgWinery lunchWe started with the white winehttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20190923_124241.jpgThe Five Roses Rose'This was the first Italian rose' bottled and sold in Italy. The story goes that the name comes from generations of Leone de Castris family members always had five children and the name was born. 2019-11-21T12:10:14+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2019/11/03/cycling-in-puglia-a-six-day-adventure/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20190921_195513.jpg20190921_195513Fried anchovies at dinner.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20190921_195018.jpg20190921_195018A Pugliese specialty: chicory and fava beans. 2019-11-26T18:29:35+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2018/03/25/the-best-italy-trip-celebrating-a-kidney/2018-03-26T14:43:47+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2018/01/09/summer-trip-the-beach-and-a-detour-to-the-abbey-of-pomposa/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p7030968.jpgComacchioSilvia in a bustling center of Comacchio.2018-01-09T18:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/08/13/a-weekend-in-the-langhe-barbaresco-barolo-and-alba/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170707_150308.jpgBarbarescoClock tower in Barbarescohttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/20170707_143544.jpgBarbarescoGood place to stop! 2017-08-29T21:14:21+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/07/08/a-visit-to-the-unicorn-contrada/2017-08-27T19:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/06/23/taking-a-drive-around-beautiful-tuscany/2017-06-26T12:50:33+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/06/03/montefalco-not-interrupted/2017-06-11T12:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/05/16/a-day-in-spoleto/2017-05-17T03:17:49+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/04/26/welcome-to-the-ymca-in-grosseto/2017-05-03T01:14:02+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/04/30/around-assisi-and-a-visit-to-spello/2017-04-30T21:11:18+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2017/04/19/assisi-a-center-of-peace/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/p32900682.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2017-04-21T16:14:27+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/07/01/palio-week-contradas-horses-dinners-race-trials/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7010167.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/flagboundary.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2017-04-21T11:26:30+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/about/2017-04-19T18:28:01+00:00weekly0.6https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/08/04/discovering-naples-again/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7210779.jpgNAPLESThe Island of Capri in the distance 2017-01-23T20:25:13+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/09/09/school-amici-an-italian-haven-in-cincinnati/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/italian.jpgitalianhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p2240151.jpgSCHOOL AMICIInstructor Valeria di Cristofaro during a lesson. She never speaks English during classes. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sue-zurface.jpgSCHOOL AMICIStudent Sue Zurface during a bike ride in Italy. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p2240138.jpgSCHOOL AMICICurrent School Amici Director Michele Alonzo during a lesson. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/p3230159.jpgSCHOOL AMICIStudents at School Amici after a lesson last spring. The school teaches all levels, from Beginner to Advanced. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/foursome3.jpgSCHOOL AMICIDiligent Italian students (L to R) Michael Trotta, Louis Solimine, Dominic Lemma and Eric Lombardo and their books of Italian verbs, always a necessity. 2016-09-09T16:08:04+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/08/13/naples-a-villa-a-church-pizza/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7241091.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2016-08-15T19:44:41+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/08/09/a-day-on-ischia/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220844.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIAWhistles of Ischia. There is a whistle to free you from bad luck. Because on Ischia, "si mangia, si beve e si fishia" (you eat, you drink and you whistle.) With a whistle from Ischia. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220925-2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220921.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIASant'Angelo in the distance. Very chic area. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220920.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIAThe patrons of Sant'Angelo are making a request of dog owners. I'll just leave it at that. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220917.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIAThe view coming from Sant'Angelo https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220915.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIASant'Angelo. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220913.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIAOn the way to Sant'Angelo https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220911.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIAAt a spritz stand next to the bus stop. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220909.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIAThe view. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/p7220904.jpgA DAY ON ISCHIALorenzo has the right idea here. How about a "reposo" after lunch, while Gina checks messages. 2016-08-15T19:40:56+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/07/20/dolomites-2016-days-3-and-4/2016-07-26T12:35:00+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/07/17/hiking-the-dolomites-2016/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110505.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONETino, one of my new friends at the rifugio. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110501.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEThe view from Rifugio Prato Piazza. I was seeking a rainbow. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110498.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEThe dormitory in the Rifugio Prato Piazza. Those comforters were very warm. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110496.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEOn the way to Rifugio Prato Piazza, set in this gorgeous alpine pasture. It's almost too picturesque. (Is that possible?)https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110494.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEPanaroma of Prato Piazza. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110488.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEPanaroma of Prato Piazza.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110486-2.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEThe view from Monte Specie. We are up 2,300 meters, or 7,500 feet. Breathtaking is an understatement. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110485.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEAtop Monte Specie, 7,500 feet up. The Tre Cime, which we hiked in 2015, are behind me. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110483.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEMade it! Atop Monte Specie, 7,500 feet up, with the Tre Cime di Lavaredo behind me. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7110482.jpgDOLOMITES 2016 DAY ONEPanorama from atop Monte Specie, 7,500 feet up. 2016-07-17T12:08:44+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/08/the-commute/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sienabacchus1.jpgSienabacchusLook what I brought back from Siena! https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sienapaliorider.jpgSienaPalioriderOne of the riders of The Palio. I must attend this event. July or August. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sienaalley2.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALooking up from the Piazza. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sienabacchus.jpgSienabacchushttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sienaalleycampo.jpgSienaAlleyCampoJust one of the many passages that leads to the Piazza del Campo. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sienaduomo.jpgSienaDuomoThe Duomo, Santa Maria dell'Assunta, which I will walk past every day. 2016-07-17T06:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/16/chianti-and-olive-oil-2/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb110871.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2016-07-17T06:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/16/paris/2016-07-17T06:31:29+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/21/return-to-cortona/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191016.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe group in Cortonahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191041.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortona https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191042.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortona alleyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191040.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortona alleyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191039.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortona alleyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191038.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortona alleyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191037.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortonahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191033.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortona ceramicshttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191029.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortonahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb191028.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACortona 2016-07-17T06:27:51+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/25/meet-my-new-friend-sharik/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12249573_10208013801766637_8365589371969484441_n.jpg12249573_10208013801766637_8365589371969484441_nhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb241088.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALaughter on cue, right?https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb241085.jpgMe and SharikPicture perfect! https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb241078.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERADaniela and Sharikhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb241082.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASharik finds this just a bit more comfortable than the floor.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb241073.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASharik in class, waiting patiently for our first coffee break.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb241077.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERADaniela and Sharik2016-07-17T06:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/28/did-i-ever-tell-you-what-i-did-on-my-summer-vacation/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_36591.jpgIMG_3659Me, Cara, Marmolada and, just, everything that is wonderful. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p7180466.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAlex in front of yet another great view, in front of Marmolada.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p71804631.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOne of the pretty great views on the Viel del Panhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_2558.jpgDolomites 2015The other side of Tre Cime. Got a little chilly. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_1879.jpgDolomites 2015First day at San Martino di Castrozza. Cara, Emily Me. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p71503061.jpgMonte PianaMy "Sound of Music" moment 2016-07-17T06:24:30+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/28/thanksgiving-in-siena/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151126_184920.jpg20151126_184920"Groupie" because some things must be done. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151126_184904.jpg20151126_184904Buon appetito! https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151126_182200.jpg20151126_182200Mushrooms, two kinds of specialty vegetable dishes (thank you Elettra), stuffing, a pot of mashed potatoes, gravy. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151126_182150.jpg20151126_182150Oh yes, we had a few appetizers.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151126_172339.jpg20151126_172339Voila'! https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pb261109.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATweezing the turkey. Seriously. 2016-07-17T06:21:19+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/12/02/santansano-and-the-march-of-the-contrade/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151201_182556.jpg20151201_182556Aquila contrada flag bearer during mass inside the Duomohttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc011146.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATartuca Flags in motion, inside the Duomo. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151201_185108.jpg20151201_185108Leaving the Duomo after mass. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151201_185913.jpg20151201_185913The contrade flags displayed inside the Duomo.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151201_185834.jpg20151201_185834La Torre banner inside the Duomohttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151201_184611.jpg20151201_184611Priest procession. Each is wearing a vestment with their contrada symbol on it.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151201_182552_hdr.jpg20151201_182552_HDRInside the Duomo of Siena for mass to celebrate Sant'Ansano and the contrade. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc011131.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASant'Ansano march https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc011132.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASant'Ansano march through the city. This is the Torre contrada.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc011121.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe march starts in the Piazza del Campo. The flags represent each contrada.2016-07-17T06:20:01+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/12/05/in-chianti/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc031195.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc031197.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAInside the cantinahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc031183.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGrape vines in Chiantihttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc031160.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2016-07-17T06:18:28+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/12/06/il-mercato-a-siena/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc0512232.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc051237.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMore chocolate because (do we really need a reason?) https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc051238.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAYum!https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc0512551.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAlmond brittle, hazelnut brittle, chocolate-covered walnuts and anything else you want. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc0512401.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERACheese from Sardegnahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/20151205_1243471.jpg20151205_124347And we begin. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc051250.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc051253.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERARoasted chestnuts. I love roasted chestnuts. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc051248.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOur Russian hostess was also serving caviar. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc051246.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANothing says "holiday market" like vodka from Russia. 2016-07-17T06:17:54+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/12/14/weekend-in-roma/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc111349.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc131444.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA A bicycle parade on a sunny Sunday in December in Roma.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc131438.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA More than 150 flavors of gelato. I think we're OK with that. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc131437.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA Lindt chocolate store near the Pantheon. Fun! https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc121401.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA bridge over the Tevere. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc121400.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAlong the Teverehttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc121419.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAA side view of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc121420.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Tevere. Almost looks like a mirror.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc111393.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMy new Roman friends at Enoteca "Il Tino di Vino." https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc111387.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Valentino building, where we all enjoyed some prosecco. 2016-07-17T06:16:52+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/12/15/monteriggioni-colle-val-delsa-certaldo/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101335.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERATaking the path back to townhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101332.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMauro, me, Bree, a fellow student. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101323.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAChristmas tree in Certaldohttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101321.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Nativity scene with the missing Jesus and a note to the thieves.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101316.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOn the incline up to the center of Certaldohttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101309.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWalkway in Colle Val d'Elsahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101308.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPicturesque Colle Val d'Elsahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101305.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIn Colle Val d'Elsa. I love this!https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101303.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPipes outside the organ. For the record, these are just for show.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc101301.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERARiccardo, the organ restorer, tuning the organ in the Duomo in Colle di Val d'Elsa2016-07-17T06:16:08+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/12/18/le-crete-and-monte-oliveto/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171623.jpgChiusureSunsethttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171612.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe doors to the library inside the Abbeyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171613.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAStairs/ceiling outside the library entrancehttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171608.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPortico inside the Abbeyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171607.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAFresco depicting a scene in St Benedict's lifehttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171602.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe Abbey at Mount Oliveto https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171592.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMist and sunshine https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171591.jpgLe Crete SenesiRolling hills of Le Crete Senesi. (from Dec. 2015) https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171588.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMist, Rolling hills of Le Crete https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pc171580.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERALe Crete2016-07-17T06:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/01/04/in-bologna-prosciutto-parmigiano-and-terracotta/2016-07-17T06:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/01/12/the-palio-of-siena-tradition-and-passion/2016-07-17T06:03:48+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/01/18/the-pasta-lesson/2016-07-17T06:02:41+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/01/26/studying-italian-in-italy-bella-grande-favoloso/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pc181633.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2016-07-17T05:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/02/04/cammarata-pecorino-and-la-bella-sicilia/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21427392.jpgCammarataCloser view of the town as we descendhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21419840.jpgCammarataThe view of Cammarata on the way down the mountain. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21404416.jpgGraziella at Primo RifugioCo-Owner Graziella Felice. "We do a tasting menu of what's fresh and in season." https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21366208.jpgIl Primo RifugioAnd in the middle of the mountain is a delicious restaurant. No menus. They serve whatever is fresh and in season. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21262720.jpgMt. CammarataOn top of Mt. Cammarata. Clouds. We were up about 5,000 feet. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21248064.jpgBella Sicilia with Mt. EtnaThere she is. The beautiful Sicilian countryside with Mt. Etna the distance. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21185216.jpgMt. CammarataThe road on our way to the top of Mt. Cammaratahttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21155456.jpgPanorama of Bella SiciliaThe view of the Sicilian countryside as we begin to ascend to the top of Mt. Cammarata. Look closely, to the right and up from the dark peak in the center. That's Mt. Etna. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21125632.jpgSan Giovanni GeminiClassic. Vincenzo said he drove one just like it many years ago. Then the owner showed up while we were gawking at it. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ts_b21110144.jpgSan Giovanni GeminiBuilding facade in San Giovanni Gemini. If you walk a little farther down the street, you'll be in Cammarata proper. 2016-07-17T05:55:31+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/03/25/happy-kidney-day/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/p32501731.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/memomgelato.jpgHappy Kidney DayMe and Mom in Cortona, Italy, enjoying a delicious gelato. 2003https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mompizzaroma.jpgHappy Kidney DayMom in Rome during the 2004 trip. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/pict0033_0025.jpgHappy Kidney Day!Me and Mom outside the Bay of Naples. Italy trip 20042016-07-17T05:54:12+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/06/25/prepping-for-the-palio-of-siena/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/94ae2f462a3cec84c62cf226e97eb3fb.jpg94ae2f462a3cec84c62cf226e97eb3fb2016-07-17T05:52:55+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2016/07/05/the-days-of-the-palio-of-siena/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7040223.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7040222.jpgPALIO OF SIENAA light fixture in the Lupa contrada, which won the Palio after going 27 years without a victory https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7040226-e1467878849863.jpgPALIO OF SIENAThe flag and symbol of the Lupa contrada, which won the July 2 Palio after 27 years without a victory. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p70203581.jpgPALIO of SIENAThe crowd in the Piazza del Campo on race day.https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/torredinner.jpgPALIO of SIENADinner in the Torre contrada Thusday evening. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7020380.jpgPALIO of SIENAMembers of the Lupa contrada, still parading, still celebrating, late into the night. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/p7020381.jpgPALIO of SIENAThe Palazzo Pubblico, the evening after the Palio. The only flag left hanging on the building is that of Lupa, the winner. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160701_185346.jpgPALIO of SIENATaking the horse into the Piazza. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160701_1943391.jpgPALIO of SIENAThe carabinieri take to the Piazza. https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/20160701_1943341.jpgPALIO of SIENAMembers of the carabinieri in full regalia, make two passes around the PIazza. The first time they walk and trot, stopping to salute officials. The second time they take off at full speed. It was impressive. 2016-07-17T05:50:16+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.org/2015/11/04/took-a-hiking-trip-this-summer/https://1cannolo2cannoli.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/p7130184.jpgThe DolomitesOn the Tre Cime trail2015-11-04T11:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://1cannolo2cannoli.orgdaily1.02025-11-18T15:03:31+00:00