Lunch in the sun
March 8, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Mennagio provided a lovely cafe right on the water with sun to spare.
Road to Treccione
March 8, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
We didn't go all the way. Imagine the views if we HAD.
Top of Lake Como
March 8, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
The also rans
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Karen AndersonSuch beautiful dramatic views. Thanks for sharing this part of the world with us.
Milan to Porto Santo Stephano
March 9, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Along the way we passed by the marble quarries at Carrara. Unfortunately my photo of the mountain side doesn't show the multitude of quarries that we could see with our eyes. Then we passed by theRead more
Rosemary EngleOMG gorgeous. Here it is rain, rain and more rain every frigging day, and COLD. Dang it is a horrible year for weather! YOU have the right idea.... I am thinking to visit you in Florida next year.
Porto Santo Stefano
March 9, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Why can't the Italians have cities with short names?
Anyway, Porto Santo Stefano is a lovey town. We look forward to exploring tomorrow.
Our apartment is cozy, but cold. I don't think that anyoneRead more
Heather & Gordon, I want to follow in your footsteps. Keep sending the lovely picture. Most importantly, I love Italian wines and hope you post a few names of your favorites while there. Hugs, Donna
Morning drive on outside of island
March 10, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We drove out to the Mediterranean side of the island. The view out included the near islands and out to Corsica with snow covered peaks.
Lunch
March 10, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Nice restaurant where no one spoke English. We got gnocchi with a prawn sauce. I learned a new Italian word, dilezionio (and my pronunciation is as bad as my spelling).
PS Heather says "It'sRead more
Afternoon drive on Italy side of island
March 10, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Forts! What more is there to say! But we could only drive to one of them and that one was closed.
Pictures around town
March 10, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Hill top fort pictures
March 10, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Planning tomorrow trip
March 10, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
Tea and cantucci.
Meanwhile, back in Florida
March 11, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Framing is proceeding on the house.
Ostia Antica
March 11, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Old roman port city that was abandoned when the Tiber river changed its course. Lots of low brick walls forming a maze of shops, baths, houses, and temples. Here are some photos that show the ruinsRead more
Ostia Antica
March 11, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Photos of the tiles.
Annanaomi SamsThese take my breath away. I try to imagine back over the centuries, and I just can't.
1000 KM Driven already
March 11, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
We sure are driving a lot. It is a good thing that out Fiat Panda gets over 50 mpg.
Etruscan Necropoli,Tarquinia
March 12, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Etruscans predate Romans. These tombs are from around 500 BC. ONLY 16 at this site are open to the public out of 6000 discovered.
For moreRead more
Pitigliano
March 12, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Our first Tuscan hill town. Our cute little restaurant offered exclusively regional specialties. The bathrooms were a treat ... carved out of the hillside!
We took home a bottle of Pitigliano wineRead more
Rosemary EngleI had no idea there was so much to see in italy, how much of the ruins from the past remain. A road trip allows you to do that, not a train trip for sure. So are you doing all your planning and research on an ipad?
Driving through Tuscany
March 13, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Views of Mt Vesuvius
March 13, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
One of them looming over Naples and the other further down the . It is very hazy today. Hope it isn't the volcano! The last eruption was almost yesterday in 1944.
Drive through Sorrento
March 13, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Lots of narrow streets filled with cars. It reminded me of driving as a teenager. Only then I didn't know to scream whenever there was a car about to run into me.
Rosemary EngleWow and wow again for those great views. Also I bet you were thankful to have a teensy car eh?
We can recommend this Airbnb!
March 13, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Lazy day Tuesday
March 14, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We lazed, browsed, napped, drank tea, then wine and generally had a great day. Gordon enhanced his experience by running a few clothes through the washer. The house advertises washer and dryer. WeRead more
Rosemary EngleOMG. So idyllic and such wonderful looking food. I bet it is easier to find real, healthy wonderful tasting food there. I am almost relieved that you are finally taking a break from your whirlwind schedule. Whew. Your last photo of the clouds with the sun shining through was stunning. Oh gee... you have some clouds!
TravelerFood has been more difficult than you'd think. We generally only eat one meal out a day and get food at the shops for the rest. I'm getting tired of bread and cheese. We are VERY spoiled by the variety in our grocery stores.
Yummmmy!!! It's a good thing you walk so much otherwise you may return to the states a pound or two heavier. Bon appetite. DonnaG
Still relaxing ...
March 15, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
One day was not enough. We delayed cabin fever by walking up to the shops for food and are now well enough supplied we don't have to go out again. While lazing on the couch enjoying the view, I wasRead more
Mark Foard
LOL. You are too kind. I'm really enjoying your blog and feeling very jealous. Keep having fun 😀
Our daily visitor
March 15, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
She was a bit late today. We think we should not be letting her in. You see how well that is going.
Bonnie BenedictI am positively green with envy. Just love Italy.
TravelerWe had a clear view of Bellaggio across the water...site of the infamous mom nap. And Gordon got a photo of what we think was Varenna but it was pretty pixilated. I almost took a photo of what might have been the infamous parking lot at the top. I DID whisper "FORMAGIO! I polizei!" As we passed. Believe me, you are right in the car with us.
Rosemary Engle
Gee you both look like 20 year olds