Visiting agriturismos and countryside B&Bs listed in my Italy guidebook, I was impressed by how much fun the hosts were. Here, Franco of Frances’ Lodge (a B&B just outside of Siena) jumped at an opportunity to show off his flag skills. And then today, while writing in my downtown Siena hotel room, I could hear drums and drill teams out my window — it was school kids practicing the same moves Franco has had down now for 50 years.
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Hey,
What fun to watch. I never knew there was a military role that the flags played.
Franco’s flag is beautiful.
Ciao,
Jeff Doppelganger
Tampa
Hi Rick,
The folks you visit seem to have such a rooted sense of community. A great part of their charm is their history and sense of belonging. Does being on the road so much and being in someone else’s community, however interesting and welcoming, ever cause you to feel wistful about your own sense of community? (Apologies if this is too personal)