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through Caterina’s world

It takes time to add all of the amazing memories and journeys I’ve experienced as I’ve continued to travel the road of Caterina’s life, visiting each city she visited, experiencing every scent and scene I can discover. I’m still working on this page, and will be adding a great deal more experiences in the coming weeks and months.

In my continued quest for absolute historical accuracy and dynamic descriptions that draw readers into the world of 14th century Tuscany, I’ll be returning to Italy often for more inspiration. Check back for updates, or follow me on Substack.

Fontabranda--the three-tiered fountain close to Caterina's home, where she daily drew water for her family's dyeing business and personal use.

Fontabranda--the three-tiered fountain close to Caterina's home, where she daily drew water for her family's dyeing business and personal use.

Siena's breathtaking duomo (catheddral)

Siena's breathtaking duomo (catheddral)

Meeting fans of World Between Worlds in the street just outside of Caterina's home.

Meeting fans of World Between Worlds in the street just outside of Caterina's home.

Siena's Piazza del Campo under the darkened cloak of evening.

Siena's Piazza del Campo under the darkened cloak of evening.

This is the viccolo (tiny alleyway) that Caterina traveled daily to go from her home to San Domenico basilica.

This is the viccolo (tiny alleyway) that Caterina traveled daily to go from her home to San Domenico basilica.

San Domenico basilica, Caterina's childhood church. This is the scene she was gazing upon when she experienced her first vision of Christ at the age of six.

San Domenico basilica, Caterina's childhood church. This is the scene she was gazing upon when she experienced her first vision of Christ at the age of six.

Jenny sitting in the "bowels" of Maria della Scala, the hospital in Siena (now a museum) where Caterina ministered to the poor. This is the tiny room the hospital administrators gave Caterina because she would often stay past curfew attending the poo

Jenny sitting in the "bowels" of Maria della Scala, the hospital in Siena (now a museum) where Caterina ministered to the poor. This is the tiny room the hospital administrators gave Caterina because she would often stay past curfew attending the poor and sick.

"Sleeping Caterina" in Maria della Scala depicts the place Caterina would sleep during her late nights ministering to those in need at the hospital.

"Sleeping Caterina" in Maria della Scala depicts the place Caterina would sleep during her late nights ministering to those in need at the hospital.

Jenny overlooking Siena's duomo.

Jenny overlooking Siena's duomo.

Inside Siena's grand duomo.

Inside Siena's grand duomo.

Palace of the Popes, Avignon France: In 1376 Caterina went to Avignon on behalf of the Republic of Florence, to try to broker a peace between their government and the papacy. Although unsuccessful, she did convince Pope Gregory XI to return the papac

Palace of the Popes, Avignon France: In 1376 Caterina went to Avignon on behalf of the Republic of Florence, to try to broker a peace between their government and the papacy. Although unsuccessful, she did convince Pope Gregory XI to return the papacy to Rome.

Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France.

Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France.

Caterina's tomb in Santa Maria sopra Minerva church, Rome.

Caterina's tomb in Santa Maria sopra Minerva church, Rome.

The steps leading up to Belcaro -- the convent Caterina founded, just outside of the gates of Siena.

The steps leading up to Belcaro -- the convent Caterina founded, just outside of the gates of Siena.

Siena's skyline.

Siena's skyline.

Jenny, knocking on the door of Caterina's home. Is anyone there?

Jenny, knocking on the door of Caterina's home. Is anyone there?

When under the Tuscan sun ... Dobbiamo bere il vino!

When under the Tuscan sun ... Dobbiamo bere il vino!