Something rare and wonderful happened in Siena the other day: the Contrada della Lupa (the neighborhood of the she-wolf) won the Palio. Only, what's better than winning the Palio? Winning the Palio twice in one summer! That is called cappotto, or winter coat. And it is highly unusual. But bring together a fabulous horse called…

Continue reading ➞ When you Wear a Coat in Summer… The Palio of Siena and the Double Victory of the Lupa!