The day began with breakfast in the B&B followed by our morning walk to the TIM store.  I had to be sure that everything is set for my phone for the next month.  We got coffee on the way.  (The B&B has a fancy Lavazza automatic coffee machine but it was awful.) 

This is the impressive Arezzo library door topped with the Medici coat of arms:

We walked down hill, almost back to the train staton to find the Tim store at piazza Guido Monaco.  Fun fact: Guido Monaco aka Guido d’Arezzo was a monk who, in around 600AD, invented musical notation.

Walking back we stopped into the duomo to appreciate it.  My favorite things were the very modern area in front of the altar and this fresco from around 1459, of Mary Magdelen, by Piero della Francesca. I love her expression.

From there we walked into the large park behind the duomo.  They are busy setting it all up for the Christmas fun.  “Arezzo Cittá di Natale”  (Arezzo Christman city) signs are all over the place.  Up in the park they have lights and food booths and a big garish, carnival ride with the Eifel tower on top.

Still, you can walk the path and see the beautiful Tuscan views on the edge.

For lunch we went to the Borgo San Piero which we had loved in 2012.  It’s a gastronomia with a glass case with all the food and you point and say what you want and they bring it hot to your table.  We feasted!  Everything was really good! took this old door shot on our way back.

We had a rest back at the B&B.  Ken started watching the impeachment and I had an enjoyable visit from Debora Bresciani who is a local tour guide, I met on the Facbook Italy travel page.  It was great chatting with her.  She taught me a lot about Arezzo and reminded me that “Life is Beautiful” the movie with Roberto Benigni was filmed here. If you ever need a guide in this area, call Debora.

Neither one of us was very hungry for dinner so we set out to see the “light show” for Christmas in Arezzo.  At the city hall, the projector acually shows a brief history of Arezzo while the rest of the buildings lights don’t seem to change.  The display at Piazza Grande is much bigger.

We found this nice looking wine bar with a blackboard of wines by the glass.  I had a Franciacorta and Ken a red blend from Piemonte.  And we shared a wonderful plate of cured meats and fabulous cheeses.  The man was so nice, showing me how to do the oil on the (horrible, salt-free) Tuscan bread.  In the end be brought us 2 free crostini of burrata and tomato with oil.  It was a perfect spot for us but I forgot the name of it.

Walking back was only about 5 minutes,up hill.  And it didn’t rain!

It’s dreary, weather-wise, but as long as it’s not raining I’m happy.