October 7th, Sienna, 0 K

We spent the day exploring the wonders of Sienna. We decided to walk, using the map we bought yesterday. Although we had found our host with the map, the streets we wanted to navigate into town, did not exist, except for on the map. So we decided to take the bus. After we got on the bus, we found out that we should have bought a ticket at the tabachi. However, the driver did not seem to care, so we rode into Sienna free of charge. We got off near the center. After all the lovely hill towns we have visited Sienna did not seem as much of a surprise as we had thought. It is pretty, but very touristy with Americans everywhere. The cathedral was stunning, with over 50 marvelous marble created scenes on the floor.

We bought some groceries and returned to our host facilities. We have found our arrangement with this Servas host a little unusual, as neither he nor his wife come out to see how we are, offer us wine or coffee....nothing, no communication at all. We are feeling a little odd about this. However, we appreciate the generousity of shelter over our heads as always.