Thursday at Spannocchia

Ciao tutti! I'm posting from my iPhone because its been a while, and my data plan still has credit that I need to use or lose! I'm finally getting some serious school work done, after fits and starts. Did a great interview today about tax and subsidies for agriculture, and have gone to the public market in Siena twice with lots of design documentation an have a good start in writing that up. This sat I go to the market in Sovicille, where we will sell spannocchia prosciutto, salumi, and other stuff... We don't sell our incredible produce there, but consume it here... It's food heaven-- very basic but always wonderful!

At Spannocchia, even the sink in the work area is beautiful!

So, I am really seeing the difference in real farmers markets, which there are veryfew of, and the many commercial outdoor markets. Still, lots if Italian products, if not strictly local or regional.
It seems to be cooling a bit but still hot! Days are at least 95 with no air conditioning.
I have a car now, a cute little Renault, and will probably go to Siena tomorrow where I may post some pics.
A dopo!

View from the front of the Villa

Another stunning villa setting

Lefover pizzas from Wednesday pizza night on the counter in Pulcinelli. Dinner leftovers always become lunch for the interns and volunteers (which includes me!)