Gregorian Chanting

Yesterday we headed to Santa Croce because there was a free Gregorian Chanting Concert. I don't really know how to explain what we saw and heard except to say that it was beautiful and actually, extremely medatative. The environment of the concert itself added so much to what we heard. The chanting took place in the refectory of Santa Croce where they have this increbibly large and beautiful fresco with different stories from catholicism including the Last Supper and the Cruxification.


(http://www.paradoxplace.com/Perspectives/Italian%20Images/images/Firenze/Santa%20Croce/800/Refectory-Jul05-DC3586sAR800.jpg)

With the amazing art and music, the whole experience is something I will never forget.



After the concert we decided to check out a new gelateria around the corner from the famous Vivili's. The gelato I think was a little more icecreamy but the flavors were wonderful. I had a chocolate with pistacio and pepercinos (it was really spicy) and a carmely flavored one. I also had a bit of ricotta and fig which I have to say rates pretty high on my list right now. As we were sitting outside eating, we realized that the Gelateria also had a wonderful window presenting (and teasing us) with all of the other desserts they make. I think one of these day I will buy this....



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