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Alumni Trip to Italy - Siena 1

a group of people standing in a courtyard

Visiting Professor of Religion Bill Cook '66 leads a group of alumni and friends through Siena. Here the group is stopped at a baptismal fountain of one of the contrada or neighborhoods of Siena.

a group of people standing in a plaza

The group at the Campo - the main city square in Siena.

a road leading to a town

A view of the countryside and part of the edge of Siena.

a man in a red shirt

 Bill pointing out one of the most important stores - the "pasta" shop - or what we would call a pastry shop. 

a group of people sitting on steps outside a building

 Taking a moment to relax as we waited for a parade to begin.

a group of people in blue and yellow clothing holding flags

 The parade.

a brick building with a tower

 Santa Maria dei Servi - here we saw many relics and fresco paintings. Bill is adding great depth to the trip by taking the time to explain the history and importance of so many things we would likely otherwise miss.

a large building in a city

 A view of the city from the top of the Tower in the city square.

a group of men sitting on a stone ledge

Sitting on the steps of Santa Maria dei Servi while Bill explains the layout of the city and what we will see inside the church.

a large square with people in it

The Campo - or main city square.

a group of people sitting at a table

Bruce Baker '65 proclaiming his delight with our meal at one of Bill's favorite "mom and pop" restaurants in Siena.

a man serving food to a man
The restaurant owner would not let us leave until all the food was gone. Evidently Jerry Bowie '04, trip coordinator, looked like he was still hungry. To see more photos click here.

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