Catacombe S.Callisto
1. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Very interesting trip down into the catacombe. Founded in the 3rd century and the resting place of Popes who were all moved and hidden in the 8th century to keep them safe.
Very informative guide whoLue lisää
On strike!
1. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Honestly could not walk another step so I am protesting right here with this bottle of wine... oh and him in doors! (The ruins are the Circo Massimo) chariot racing arena built in the 6th century BCLue lisää
Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.
1. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Coming to visit tomorrow but had a fly by today.
Very impressive...
Quite an impressive entrance.
2. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Doors made of bronze in 307AD.
They still have the key and the lock still works!!
Temple of Romulus
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
2. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Have spent a very happy morning mooching through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Completely in awe of the sheer size of the place and how much there is still left to discover.
You can feel theLue lisää
You never know what to expect!
2. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
So, We arrived in Napoli and asked our wonderful host what to eat. She walked us to the end of the block, pointed down the road and said, "Michele's, in the Piazza." So, in the rain and with lightningLue lisää
A tiny home in Naples
2. lokakuuta 2019, Englanti ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
First time for everything.
3. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Wr have just spent a fabulous night in our first tiny house.
Didnt know what to expect but found a space that was fuctional, have everything we needed, was luxurious and comfy. Would highly recommendLue lisää
Herculanium
3. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
We first learnt of this historical place whilst at infant school and we have both waited many years to visit and it was definitely worth it.
An amazing historical site that provokes many thoughts andLue lisää
More Herculanium
3. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
More pics from Herculanium. Note the charred remains of a wooden bed.
Top of the world
3. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Getting up Vesuvius requires a fair bit of effort but it is worth it. Watching steam venting from an active Volcano 1281 meters up, reminds you that nature, not man is in charge of this planet. AndLue lisää
Slightly damp here
3. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Honestly I'm beginning to think it never stops raining in Naples.. and I'm from England!
Just so wet! Lying in bed listening to the rain.
Pompeii
4. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
What a marvellous preservation of ancient history. The excavations have been ongoing for 300 years and there is still so much to uncover.
Plagiarism
4. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Now we know the truth. Lego was obviously copied from a much earlier attempt at the toy.
Pompeii ii
4. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
More from what has been an excellent day touring Pompeii. It is huge and It is incredible to think how much material has been removed in order to expose the ruins. Work is still continuing with muchLue lisää
Pompeii iii
4. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Last few pics. It is just amazing. We would suggest that you with a get a tour guide or an audio guide. There is no information inside the ruins and the maps and paper guides are confusing and out ofLue lisää
Home Cooked Food
4. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We are staying in a lovely room with a view of Mount Vesuvius and last night the father in law of the owner cooked us dinner and it was beautiful. We sat outside with a bottle of wine and had the antiLue lisää
Unscheduled Stop
5. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Having left Pompeii we had to come to Salerno to change trains for Rome. We decided to break the journey and have a wander, and it was really worth it. A lovely place with history, a harbour, aLue lisää
The Vatican.
6. lokakuuta 2019, Vatikaanivaltio ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Just popped in today to have a look. Very impressive. Looking forward to our proper visit tom.
Sad to be leaving.
6. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Final meal in the fabulous city of Rome. We have loved every minute and will be back.
Sistine Chapel.
7. lokakuuta 2019, Vatikaanivaltio ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Totally blown away by the Sistine Chapel. No pics as copyrighted but visit this spot. Will change your life.
Michelangelo did not want to paint it. He spent 7 months saying no to the Pope beforeLue lisää
St Peter's Basilica
7. lokakuuta 2019, Vatikaanivaltio ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Absolutely stunning, the 2nd building as the first was removed and this one replaced it. Very excited to see Michelangelo Peter. Unfortunately surrounded by glass after an Auatralian went nuts with aLue lisää
Just arrived
7. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We have arrived in Verona and had a wonderful walk through the city. We met with Carley and Aisha and had a lovely meal overlooking the arena.
In fair Verona where we lay our scene.
8. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Had a wonderful 24 hours mooching all over Verona, had some amazing food and wine... and we visited "juliets" and "romeo's " houses. Very impressed with the architecture and people of Verona.
Clever husband...
9. lokakuuta 2019, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Now the man cant remember what day it is but my very clever hubby managed to find the hotel where we had our honeymoon this morning. Purely based on a corner of St Mark's Sq and a random bridge. NotLue lisää







































































































































































