This weekend was bittersweet as one of our good friends left us on Sunday morning :( He is off to work in Milan for 5 months. We had a party for him on Saturday night, where everyone made a dish and we ate buffet style. Of course being college students we all made the easiest things possible...so we dined on loads of pasta and cake. However, the cake that my friend and I prepared was above and beyond and wasa the highlight of the night (at least we think so):

Yes that is nutella buttercream frosting. And yes those are Kinders, M and Ms and Rochers on top. Please, you're getting drool on your keyboard.

Today we went on a tour of the OPA Museum next to Il Duomo. I was able to see the original scultptures from the facade of the building, as well as the Maesta' and the stain-glass window by Duccio. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take photos, but here Google Images can give you an idea:

Duccio's La Maesta' .. I wish you could see the details in the fabrics, but I guess you have to come here to do that!

2 sculptures by Pisano

Pisano's stained glass window. The middle panels depict the story of Santa Maria, the 4 figures on the sides show the 4 patron saints.

We also climbed to the roof of the building and took incredible photos of the view:

Piazza del Campo

The roof