We woke on Sunday to explore the town of Torre Alfina. In addition to perfect weather, we found that Sunday was the celebration of the town's patron saint.
The people of town spend Saturday night picking wild flowers then chalk out designs in the street. They then fill in the drawings with flower petals to make incredible pictures. Once finished, they go to church where several children have first communion.
After mass, the town's people marches through the town, walking on the pictures.
Late in the afternoon part of the entertainment was a beauty contest. They were selecting the regional winner for the Miss Italy contest who would then go on to compete for Miss World.
Julia and Brian were the biggest fans of the beauty contest. Julia liked the dresses and shoes and Brian just said he "liked it".I swear I heard him say, "hubba-hubba"....
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