Thanks jfox. Yep, my fiancee & I were discussing that very subject. She speaks fluent Spanish (in fact teaches it at a local community college) and hoped that there would be some cross-over in the 2 languages....Nope! She exchanged lessons with an Italian friend of hers and became quickly aware of the distinct differences. We're going to need to be careful with what we ask for! I am really looking forward to the archaeological/historical findings we'll certainly run across...will look up the info. you've provided when I get a chance & hopefully be able to give it a visit while we're there. Chow!
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The correct spelling is CIAO, maybe you should also pick up a phrase book.
I suggest visiting Siena, to bad you will miss the Palio. If you really want of the beaten path you can travel to Murlo which is about 24km from Siena. Make reservations at Ristorante Pizzeria Bar dell'Arco, Via delle Carceri - Murlo, Murlo, tel. 0577-811092 be sure to ask for a balcony seat. Best pizza on the planet.
If you are up for a museum you can also visit the Etruscan museum. Awesome finds from an archaeological site in the outlying hills. Spent a better part of my college career digging out pottery and such from that site...
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