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Beautiful Siena

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From March, 2018 It has been wonderful to have lovely side-trips both for work and play during this Fulbright in Italy. Mark and I went to Siena—a Tuscan medieval hill town—when he was here over spring break in March. He had never been to the city and I had a whirlwind trip here in 2017 to run seminars for faculty and Students at the University of Siena and truly didn’t have time to appreciate this gem. Laura in the Piazza Looking down the street toward the piazza. Piazza Il Campo where the Palio horse race is run. Mark, being an expert travel planner, found a gorgeous B&B with a terrace overlooking the Piazza Il Campo. We enjoyed watching the bustle in the center of Siena both day and night. We also enjoyed sunshine and good weather after a very rainy stay in Florence (Firenze) on the same trip. The view from our lovely terrace and B&B. Finally, we had amazing meals! We got great advice from our B&B host and friend, Monica
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Play in Firenze

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As promised in an earlier Bieremadova post, here is one about play. Truly, I try to make play a part of everyday life since work tends to dominate. I play by getting exercise, goofing with my dogs (not in Italy, boo hoo!) unwinding with Mark over dinner, watching a movie, enjoying the sunset, reading, drinking a nice wine, or anything that brings you joy. Speaking of things that bring me joy: Lake Michigan! Especially when I can enjoy the beach with Mark and the BGs (Barley and Gunnar), who are beach and ball crazy!  Here is a sunset over Lake Michigan. It doesn't get any better.  So, play in Italy…Yes! The 2 big playdates since I arrived were: 1) a trip with Mark to Florence and Siena during his spring break trip here, and 2) A ciaspolata (excursion)  to racchette da neve (snowshoe) at Lago (Lake) Santo on the Tracce del Lupo (Trail of the Wolf). I’ll let my Italian friends chime in if the Italian is incorrect! Firenze, circa 2018 Fi
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