Day 11 (Tuscany Day 2)
9-11:30 a.m.
We woke up and ate breakfast at the hotel. We then boarded the buses for our next stop in Tuscany--Anghiari!
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Anghiari is a small city, and we were free to walk around for a few hours. While walking, we found an old castle stronghold that we were able to explore:
Jordan found a small window crevice to hide in and do his best impersonation of Gollum (MY PRECIOUSSSSSSS! AGGGGGGGHHHHHH!):
Anghiari is a beautiful place, and there are more pictures on facebook under the Tuscany album. However, Our camera died here, so we do not have any more pictures from the trip xD. But, I will do what I can to give you a visual with hyperlinks and whatnot.
1-3:30 p.m.
We at another 5 course Tuscan meal. I had the best sausage I have ever tasted. it was extremely filling.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Bus ride to our next stop, Sansepolcro!
4:30-6:30 p.m.
We had a guided tour of the city for about an hour and then had free time to do whatever.
This painting is actually saved the town from destruction in World War II, here is the story:
"Sansepolcro was spared much damage during World War 2 when British artillery officer Tony Clarke defied orders and held back from using his troop's guns to shell the town. Although Clarke had never seen the fresco he remembered where he had heard of Sansepolcro and ordered his men to hold their fire. Clarke had read Huxley's essay on 'The Resurrection' where it was described as the world's "greatest picture". It was later ascertained that the Germans had already retreated from the area — the bombardment hadn't been necessary. The town, along with its famous painting, survived. When the events of the episode eventually became clear, Clarke was lauded as a local hero and to this day a street in Sansepolcro bears his name."
Another fun fact about Sansepolcro is that the Bertoni family opened the first pasta making factory here. As you probably know, the name now is recognized around the world!
After the tour, we had free time to walk around. However, there was a medieval crossbow shooting rehearsal going on in the main square, so we watched that the entire time. It was awesome!
6:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
We went back to the hotel, showered, ate a 5 course 2 hour long dinner, played cards for awhile, and then went to bed.
Quote of the day
Jordan quoted this famous line from a Tennyson poem. Haha for those of you who did not get it, watch this link.
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