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Posted by Jen
Friday, July 16, 2010

If you are a Twilight fan, you must know of Volterra. The Volturi lived in this ancient Tuscan town. We made a visit to there after a busy day in Siena.

While in Siena, the day was so hot that we ducked for shade any chance we got. Due to potential heat exhaustion, we almost scrapped the Volterra plans, but decided to stick with the day’s agenda due to the proximity of the two towns.

Good decision. The drive was spectacular. Breathtaking views, sunflower fields in the valleys, hilltop views from above, and sunny skies. The music selection seemed composed especially for our drive through the winding roads to the top of the hill. Upon our arrival, the clouds pulled over us and the downpour began. With the downpour, came angry thunder, lightening, pea-sized hail and the eerie sound of a howling wolf (there is a slim chance it was a dog, but it was eerie, nonetheless). We ducked for cover in a little grocery store outside the walls and eventually made our way under one of the gate archways until the storm blew over.

When the elements became friendly once more, we made our way through the gates and into town. The streets were virtually empty (there was only a handful of tourists), but the residents began to open the windows and make their appearance above us. The skies cleared and the beauty of the town was completely exposed. Finally, we felt a breeze that we were coveting all day. We made our way up the cobblestone streets and through the main piazza, where a few people started to congregate. We strolled our way to a smaller, quaint piazza, which housed the Duomo and the Bapistry. This area was occupied by a few playing children and a priest in his black robe. There was a beautiful quiet interrupted from time to time by the flapping wings of birds flying from perch to perch and the indistinct chatter of children. I can’t remember if I heard church bells, but I will imagine I did. This was one of those magical moments that will forever be etched in my mind.














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