Burnt Siena

Bloody hell it's hot here. It seems like the whole city is one giant jiffy pop and we're all gonna explode soon. Medieval cities were not constructed with wind channels in mind!

But besides the temperature Siena is soooo neat. It's days after the Palio but the different contrades (city factions, probably totally spelt that wrong) are still throwing parties. I just love that every district in the city has it's own coat of arms posted on the walls. Even the street lights change colours depending on which district you're in. Our hotel is staying in the swan one (forgot the name sorry), but there are 17 others. I'm trying to get pictures of them. It's a bit like Pokemon, "gotta catch them all!".

Siena is beautiful and low key with TONNES of wine shops and pastry shops. Showcasing specialties of the region of course. Was trying to figure out how to do a wine tour of the Chianti region, but apparently they don't really go for that sort of thing here. At least certainly not for those on a budget!

I have one more day here then Sherry departs for Vancouver and I head off to Rome. God was it hard to find a place to stay. Seems like the whole city is booked up. Still, I managed to find a place not too far from the Vatican. Score!