Further Back in History
We escaped the sheer boredom of renaissance Florence for medieval Siena. The train trip was quick and comfortable, a far cry from the hard seats in China. It’s also nice to see a new city without baggage or searching backstreets for the hotel.
The piazza was supposed to be one of the most beautiful in Italy, but wandering narrow streets and stumbling across lookout points was just as enjoyable.
The Medici fortress was nearly deserted and provided a great view of the hill town.