Friday, September 27, 2013

The Beauty

I've posted a lot of negative stuff about school.  Keep in mind that it's probably not half as bad as I experienced it.  In any case, I don't want people left with the idea that we are unhappy here.  This is a beautiful country with generous and kind people and fabulous food.  Can't complain about that!

So in honor of my adoptive city, I present you with images that have caught my eye while wandering about the cobblestone streets.

To orient you a bit, let me remind you that Viterbo is a walled city.  We often refer to things as being within the walls or outside the walls.  Since we don't have a car, most of our life takes place within the walls.  If you think of the circular wall as a clock, then 12 o'clock is Porta Fiorentina (Florentine Gate), we live close to 3 o'clock, SYA is close to the main entry, Porta Romana, at 6 o'clock and the medieval quarter -- San Pellegrino -- is primarily on the left side (6-12).


Porta Romana, the main entry into Viterbo 
classic palazzo in San Pellegrino 
One of the many churches/towers in Viterbo.  This one in the center. 
Fountain is in the center (Piazza del Comune), view of church is toward "11 o'clock" 
Typical sight as you round almost any block in Viterbo.  A mix of old stones and arches and stucco buildings painted in a variety of earthy hues.


Here are some of my favorite "street shots"






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