The festival last night was a lovely experience. There was music, street performers, and food. Our group dinned together and enjoyed the lovely weather. The tables were similar to picnic tables and we sat at benches made of wood and metal. The tables were lined up from one end of town to the other. The waiters were gracious and were patient as most of us attempted to utilize our meager Italian vocabularies. It may not have been the very best meal we have eaten here, but the experience was once in a lifetime. We spent time with one another and enjoyed the vibrant flavor of the local culture. The streets were roaring with sound until the wee hours of the morning. Despite the lack of sleep, I feel incredibly blessed to be here. This morning I dinned with a wonderful lady at an excellent café for an unbelievable price. We had heavenly pastries and the most excellent cappuccino for less than 3 euro. I arrived back at the palazzo to hear a man playing an accordion on the street. I grabbed my bag and my recorder and taped his song for a bit. I spoke with him for a few moments. He was very poor, but loved music and played passionately. I am taking a class on Tuscan Art and Folk songs while I am here. What better material to study for this subject than something you hear in the everyday life? So, I posted the recording on youtube and you can listen to the music of the people for a bit. Later today, we will have blocking rehearsal for the opera and perhaps I will conclude the day with a bit of exploration.
a domani
Jessica Samples
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