January 9, 2019 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
This place is simply amazing. It was the seat of the Council of 10 (CX) which looked after the political and financial affairs of Venice.
At one time Venice was the richest city state in the worldRead more
January 9, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌫 -2 °C
Wandering around on our last day in Venice. Found our way to the open air marketplace with the locals. Only -2 degrees at the moment so no problem keeping the fish from spoiling.
Some trulyRead more
January 8, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 4 °CWent for a gondola ride - really peaceful just drifting around the canals and because it is winter there are not too many people around so the canals weren't like rush hour on the Southern Motorway.
January 7, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Three and a half hour train ride from Rome to Venice then a half hour ferry ride and five minute walk to hotel.
Breakfast had been fairly early given the time we had to catch train so very hungry byRead more
Janine SpringWhere are all the people. You’ve obviously chosen the right time of the year to be there.
January 6, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
Went to pasta making class where we made fettuccine and ravioli. Great fun and fantastic food. We ate our product and washed it down with prosecco and red wine.
There were people from severalRead more
January 5, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Small museum dedicated entirely to the Vespa. Very cool and channeling my inner Gregory Peck - (Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn).
Want one!
January 4, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 3 °CThis place is 2773 years old but partially rebuilt in the 1800s. As you can tell from the age it is only slightly older than some of our family members although we can't make them fight with swordsRead more
Kerry Potter
Buongiorno SRPs - pleased to see you enjoying the Eternal City (except for the hawkers and pickpockets). One has to be watchful - enjoy!!!!!! Love Dad
Glenda PotterColosseum amazing place and yes I can remember the hawkers trying to sell stuff. A lot of history over there. Certainly a fantastic holiday you are having. Are the kids enjoying it all. Love to you all.
January 3, 2019 in Italy ⋅ 🌬 6 °CArrived in Rome on a clear but cold day. Awesome city and our hotel is minutes walk from Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Streets are cobbled and full of people.
January 1, 2019 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Watching the New Year's Day Maldon Hunt.
Fantastic to watch and no fox meant no protesters (either that or the protesters had overdone the lentil soup on New Year's Eve and couldn't get out of bed).
December 31, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 8 °CBrilliant dinner at the local Mexican restaurant - great food and a great margarita - perfect!
Many Happy Returns of the Day Stephen. Enjoy your birthday.
Thanks Helen having great time. Out to dinner with Steve Laura and kids and Steve said to remind you that he and Laura still number 1