United StatesChicago O'Hare International Airport41°58’35” N 87°54’8” W October 21, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The adventure begins. Got kicked out of my hotel ( which did not offer breakfast!) at 11:30, so I am now hungrily waiting for check-in. Then it is a 4 hour wait before I board the plane to Heathrow. IRead more
ItalyMilano Malpensa Airport45°37’37” N 8°42’41” E
ItalyMonumento Equestre a Vittorio Emanuele II45°27’50” N 9°11’22” E
October 22, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The prize at the end of a 24-hour day of travel is this beautiful cathedral! It is only a block from my hotel, which is tiny but perfectly located.Read more
ItalyChiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro45°27’47” N 9°11’19” E
October 22, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
ItalyMonumento Equestre a Vittorio Emanuele II45°27’50” N 9°11’22” E October 22, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I had a delicious chicken, spinach, and walnut salad with tomatoes that were a flavor explosion in my mouth! I met a student from Iowa State who is studying in Florence while dining. I also metRead more
ItalyMilano Centrale Railway Station45°29’6” N 9°12’9” E
October 23, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Today, I am taking a train to Como, then a boat cruise to the Villas of Bellagio and Varenna. We started by taking a train to Como.
ItalyStazione Como Nord Lago45°48’54” N 9°4’52” E October 23, 2024 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
ItalyCareno45°53’48” N 9°8’52” E
October 23, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We took a train to the town of Como and walked around the Piazza. We toured a cathedral, had a cappuccino and caught the boat that took us to Belaggio, "The Pearl of Lake Como"
ItalyTremezzo45°58’45” N 9°13’26” E October 23, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
There are many memorials to Alessandro Volta in Como!
ItalyBellagio45°59’14” N 9°15’39” E
Traveler Thank you, Julie! This'll bring a smile to my face following your amazing trip!!!! ENJOY!!!!!