Siena, Italy

It took about a year and a half, but I finally managed to find some time to work on art from one of my favorite cities in Europe - Siena, Italy.  We visited this small city in February 2011, essentially having the entire place to ourselves as tourists.  We spent hours wandering the narrow alleyways, pedestrian-only streets, and exploring the beautiful main plaza, the plaza where the famous "Il Palio" horse race takes place twice each year.  If you ever find yourself in Florence, taking a side trip for a day or two to explore Siena is definitely worthwhile.