Finally! The Donkey Races of Alba are upon us! It has been a day of festivities, starting with a parade through town. Medieval denizens of every sort marched through Central Alba’s cobblestone streets. With the exception of lowly serfs and convicted criminals chained up in wooden carts, everyone was in a festive mood. Continue reading ““And They’re Off!” – The Donkey Races of Alba”
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It’s Donkey Race Day in Alba!
It’s Sunday morning in Alba, Italy – the final day of Alba’s White Truffle Festival. And that can mean only one thing. Yes. It’s Donkey Race day! Continue reading “It’s Donkey Race Day in Alba!”
Psst… Wanna Buy Tickets to the Donkey Races?
We’re in Alba, in the northwestern corner of Italy. We arrived this afternoon, checked in to our hotel, and headed out on foot to explore our new surroundings. At the local Tourist Information Center, we made an appointment to visit a small wine producer tomorrow. We have one more task to accomplish today. We want to buy tickets to the donkey races. Continue reading “Psst… Wanna Buy Tickets to the Donkey Races?”
