5/25 Pisa and Lucca

Today we traveled to Pisa and Lucca, an addition to the itinerary. Left about 9 am to see the sights at Pisa first. Saw the Leaning Tower, the museum, some of the Cathedral and the Baptistry. Since it was Sunday there was church today at the Cathedral. The Leaning Tower was pretty interesting and the museum had some artifacts found around the area. Then headed to Lucca where the entire city is surrounded by an ancient wall. Some people walked around the city on the wall and others walked around in the city. A museum was found and Dr. Anderson took Jon, Jon, and Hagos to a couple Cathedrals. Overall, a pretty uneventful day. Everyone is doing fine and having a good time. Excited to see Switzerland.



Mudd, Lowry, Holly, and Mark in front of the Tower.






Inside the Battistero in Pisa, waiting for the demonstration of the amazing acoustics.


We look lost on Via San Paolino, the central street through Lucca.


Kristen, Melanie, Carolynn, Lindsey, and Tonya standing on Lucca's famous wall.

A view of the walled city.

The facade of the Chiesa di San Frediano, featuring the (restored) 13th century outer mosaic.

A close-up view of the mosaic.

Nathan and Owen stroll the Luccan wall



Holly looks happy with her ice cream.


Nate eating ice cream, again!!!


Jason with some water, Elizabeth and Jenn to his right.

Math May Seminar, Pictures 2003