The weather held, and our walking tour of Spoleto turned out to be a sunny ramble in brisk afternoon air.
Above is a photo of the group walking down the steps toward the duomo (note Trey’s C of C shirt!), Spoleto’s signature landmark built in the 13th century and adorned with a Byzantine mosaic above roseate windows; inside is the extraordinary series of frescoes by Phillipo Lippi chronicling the life of Mary and filling the apse of the duomo.
View inside the duomo
We made it to the top of the town and back again, ending the day with a surprise birthday dinner for Delaney out by the pool — below is a photo of the toast made in her honor, and then the cake smuggled in by her roommates, Delaney delighted and embarrassed and just a little stunned this had all been pulled off without her having a clue. The dinner is a terrific a sign that the group has coalesced — every one of them contributed in some way to the celebration, and a good time was had by all.
Ciao!
Bret