We arrived in Fabriano.
They had pulled out all stops to welcome our international organization of paper makers, paper artists (IAMPA)

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A large banner in the town square welcomes us upon our arrival.

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We have a short walk from our hotel through a beautiful park to the historic church and adjoining courtyard where our lectures and workshops a being held.

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Once again they welcome us with a banner outside the church where we are meeting.

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The courtyard in which our workshops are held.

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All our meals are catered in the most elegant Italian fashion inside the courtyard. Oh to sit, surrounded by the age old paintings and eat the wonderful food that is being presented to us is truely a remarkable experiance.