Site Director Silvia Minucci keeps things running smoothly with a welcoming smile.

AHA office manager Claudia Todero greets students warmly.

 Thunderstorms on Sunday and some of the students convened at Shelley's apartment for a pot luck dinner.

 After the thunderstorms Siena is as lovely as always!

Enjoying a coffee break between classes.

 

Setting up the studio for Painting Concepts class and preparing panels for painting.

 

 In the AHA student lounge meeting the Italian language faculty.

 Journalism class.

 "The Wave" was the victorious Contrada this year at the Palio, Siena's historic horse race.

Siena is divided into seventeen contradas (neighborhoods). Each one has its own insignia.

 Art History Professor Piergiacomo take the students on an informal tour around Siena. Here we are at the Di Medici Fortress overlooking the city.




Inside the Duomo. The inlaid floors are only on view for one month each year. Lucky us!