HHR here. Today is a big day for the four and of course I will be along to keep them honest.
HHR: Larry, can you tell us where you are going today?
Larry: Well, I just follow along. I just stay with the group but think we are going to the leaning Tower of Pisa.
Debbie: Yes, I told myself in 7th grade geography that one day I would go and Joyce is making it happen.
HHR: Well, good for you Debbie. Now let’s hear from someone else.
Jerry: Yes, the leaning Tower of Pisa is actually the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. The tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century, due to soft ground which could not properly support the structure’s weight.
HHR: Thank you Jerry, I’m sure not everyone knew that especially our poor little 7th grader want to be.
Debbie: Hey, I knew most of that. I knew it was a tower in Pisa, it was in Italy and that it leaned.
Joyce: I also knew the tower and the cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery are included in the Piazza del Duomo
Debbie: Did you know the cemetery is inside with old frescos? The name, Campo Santo” translates to Holy field because it is rumored to have been built around a shipload of sacred soil from Golgotha brought back from a crusade. Also there were Roman tombs that the early town folks emptied, added their name and viola fancy tomb.
HHR: Of course, Debbie, everyone knew that. Larry did you use your magnificent singing voice to sing in the Baptistry?
Larry: No, the guard sings every 30 minutes but I tried a little something out.
Debbie: Whose magnificent voice are you talking about? Because I never heard this Larry cut loose.
HHR: Any last thoughts from anyone other than Debbie?
Larry: There were people everywhere and they were all trying to take the same picture. It was insane.
Debbie: I was really impressed with the tower. The picture taking really annoyed me. I am sure that I am in several pictures around the world holding up the tower with my head as I crashed the shot.
HHR: Debbie, we would expect nothing less from you.
