RaffaellaMy next visit was to see Raffaella Grana in Radda. As Cosco suggested, I avoided the customary self-introduction when inquiring as to the Grana residence and was rewarded with helpful information.
The piazza was as busy as others I had encountered in Italy, even though it was a relatively small town. But the main piazza of every town was usually the center of activity for the community. Often, there would be a finely sculpted fountain recalling the glory days of Medieval Europe, and cobblestone or large quarry-stone steps leading up to it. It was about midday when I arrived, and there were crowds at almost every doorstep, people chattering about the events of the day or the prospects of the local soccer team in the upcoming championship.
Three men were sitting at a table outside
