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Tag Archives: the passionate Italian
The passionate Italian lives in Siena
During our first evening in Siena, we witnessed an evening parade of costumed drummers and flag-throwers. These folk represented the Bruco Contrade, one of the 17 districts in Siena that bind people to long-held traditions and good-natured but serious rivalries … Continue reading
Manifesting Paradise 