Here we go (at SMF)!
8 de setembro de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Chicago to Dublin
8 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda do Norte ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Ready to board at O'Hare on Friday.
Dublin airport
9 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda do Norte ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Trying to figure out how to drive the vw diesel we rented. It has stop/start technology. And the steering wheel is on the wrong side! So far, Linda's cowering under the passenger seat is dissipating.
The Irish Sea off Whitehead
9 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda do Norte ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Beautiful day north of Belfast.
Blackhead Lighthouse in Northern Ireland
9 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda do Norte ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
First day, out for a hike with Kelley and Paul.
Paul and Kelley and visitors
9 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda do Norte ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Hiking at the Irish Sea near their home in Whitehead.
Carrickfergus Castle
10 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda do Norte ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Kelley was a tour guide at this historic (built in the 12th century) castle/fort at one time Lots of history into the 20th century. We had a personal tour. Original cannon on display. There's even aLeia mais
Carrickfergus B&B
10 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda do Norte ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Beautiful rainbow and some random shots in Carrickfergus. Blustery day!
Giant's Causeway
11 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda do Norte ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
We took a drive along the northern Irish coast.with Kelley and Paul. Despite some nasty spots of icy weather, we had a great time exploring.
The Giant's Causeway is a naturally occuring area ofLeia mais
Last Day in Belfast
12 de setembro de 2017, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We left for Dublin this afternoon after lunch with Kelley and Paul and a visit to the Queens University campus and Ulster Museum in Belfast. Beautiful downtown campus with lots of "kids" and noLeia mais
Venice
13 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We arrived in Venice today after a smooth Aer Lingus flight. We have a "darling" apartment (per Linda) overlooking a canal and bridge in the first picture. She's right, it is darling!
Second Day in Venice
14 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We toured the Doge's Palace and St Mark's cathedral this morning and had a boat tour of the city this evening. First shot is of a canal off the Grand Canal at sunset.
Second shows the neighborhood inLeia mais
Venice' 3rd day
15 de setembro de 2017, Darsena Arsenale Vecchio ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We had a free day in Venice today. We found the Palace Grassi (Linda's maiden name)! There was an art exhibition being held there today.
We also saw a view which is reminiscent of the painting in ourLeia mais
Leaving Venice for Asolo
16 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
After some morning hot chocolate and croissants we left Venice to drive to Asolo. Asolo is known as the city of a hundred horizons due to its mountainous setting. We walked up to the village thisLeia mais
Asolo and surrounding wine country
17 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We took a tour of the wine country near Asolo today. We highly recommend this area for all of you travelers. The day was perfect with blue sky and billowy clouds. This area is best known as the homeLeia mais
Gray day at Lake Garda
18 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Linda's Nonno was born in a town near Lake Garda in northern Italy, so we made sure to stay in the area for the day. Sorry to say that we had a wet gray day to ride the ferry to Sirmione fromLeia mais
On to Tuscany!
19 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We started our day in Rivotella, the town where Linda's maternal grandfather was born. Linda took a photo of gray Lake Garda. We then took a long drive to Creti in Tuscany, where we will stay for fourLeia mais
Touring Tuscany
20 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
On Wednesday we took a private scenery/wine/cheese tour of the immediate Tuscan area. Beautiful rolling hills, somewhat reminiscent of California. It's a bit drier than Asolo where everything wasLeia mais
Cortona
21 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Cortona is the walled city made famous by the book and movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" (with the ever homely Diane Lane). We didn't see Diane, but did stroll the streets and had an opportunity to hike upLeia mais
Cooking in Tuscany
22 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A bit of a lazy day Friday. Linda and I took a hands-on cooking class under the direction of our host Barbara and her mother at Villa Rosa Dei Venti in Creti. We made tiramisu and pasta noodles fromLeia mais
First day in Florence
23 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Today we drove to the Chiusi train station, dropped off the car and took the train to Florence. We arrived in mid-afternoon and immediately took off for the Uffizi Gallery where we spent a few hoursLeia mais
Tour of Florence
24 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
So, I met this cute girl named Sparky on the Ponte Vecchio, and we decided to hang out and tour some sights in Florence. (The Ponte Vecchio is the most significant bridge crossing the Arno.) It was aLeia mais
Lucca
25 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We took a ride from Florence to Lucca, a very pleasant village about 80 minutes West by train. This is the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini, my favorite operatic composer. We toured the Puccini museumLeia mais
Florence to Rome
26 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
We took the speed train to Rome this morning, arriving in early afternoon. The trains travel at a speed of over 200 mph, but it never felt like it. On the other hand, the taxi ride to our hotel wasLeia mais
Rome now and in the past
27 de setembro de 2017, Itália ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Yup, that's the Pope! We got up early to get to Saint Peter's Square for a papal audience today. We followed the advice of the priest who handled the tickets and got into a position for a close upLeia mais




































































































































ViajanteCan't wait!!!!😁
ViajanteI know I'm too late, but BON VOYAGE. Thank you for including me in the link. I LOVE living through other peoples' travels. Take good care. Xox
ViajanteHave fun Kiddos. Linda even your suitcase is navy!