We're Off!

After twenty years, we're headed for the Grand Tour of Italy: Venice, The Cinque Terre, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast. Of course, the heavy planning started eight months ago with theRead more
After twenty years, we're headed for the Grand Tour of Italy: Venice, The Cinque Terre, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast. Of course, the heavy planning started eight months ago with theRead more
After a few airline hiccups, we were rerouted to Rome. So we won't be making it to Venice after all. But with two extra days in Rome (!), we'll now be able to squeeze in a few things we thought weRead more
Our first full day in Rome. After taking care of transportation business in the morning, we decided to use the afternoon and early evening to admire Ancient Rome. We're still in awe of the Colosseum,Read more
Early morning train ride to Cinque Terre seaside villages. Views from seat 14 A
Just checked into the most adorable room here in Manarola.
After an early morning sunrise stroll through the terraced vineyards above Manarola, we headed out to visit 3 of the other 4 villages. Hop, skip, and a jump on the train to the tiny towns of CornigliaRead more
After a quick (and early) train ride, we made it into Florence. Spent the afternoon exploring, including at the Duomo and a tour of the Accademia to view Michaelangelo's David. Too pooped toRead more
After an early morning start with traditional Italian breakfast of expresso and pastries, we were on to the Uffizi Gallery. There, we saw paintings by Botticelli (Birth of Venus and Allegory ofRead more
Switching from art to food, it was easy to spend the early afternoon lost in the city's central market. Stall after stall of colorful fruits, tempting breads and pastries, locally made artisanRead more
Another day of transportation hiccups but it didn't keep us from a ride through at least some of Tuscany. Here are a few pictures of the gorgeous landscapes and a small little hilltown (Pienza) whereRead more
Love that Nellie is going with you guys! :)DJGD