Cloudy but not much rain. We've learned that parts of Italy had flooding, loss of power and loss of life -- seen from that perspective, our yesterday experience was not really that bad. We found outLeia mais
Cloudy but not much rain. We've learned that parts of Italy had flooding, loss of power and loss of life -- seen from that perspective, our yesterday experience was not really that bad. We found outLeia mais
It RAINED! It has not rained in Umbria since late May. Today that streak came to an end. Our hosts had the good sense to cancel the three hour walk portion of the plan. We did connect with severalLeia mais
Busy day -- We successfully met our group of 20 at the airport and took a bus to Foligno. With a single exception we are all retired. I was used to the vibe in Rome but was surprised how muchLeia mais
Tomorrow we meet our Road Scholar group for transport to Foligno. Today we figured out how to use the light rail system and got oriented at the main train station for the train out to the airportLeia mais
We spent the entire day doing the Caesar shuffle. A required Rome experience. Things have really changed since I was here in the 80's. Back then you just walked in: no lines, no fees, no explanatoryLeia mais
Today we set off walking and did at least 7 miles before the heat and humidity told us it was time for a break. We began the process of understanding this city as more than a map or a chapter in aLeia mais
OK -- It's been a few years since I did any serious traveling ( like 30 ). So by the time we got to Atlanta I was not sure where my credit card was. I thought Mary had it -- but of course her memoryLeia mais
At 6am the "arrival" lane at SEATAC was a "slow and go" traffic jam -- the end of a holiday weekend and everyone s heading home. So the decision to arrive 3 hours early seemed prudent. Since we haveLeia mais
Viajante We have talked together about saint Francis of Assisi before. Nice church!
Viajante Great photo!
Viajante So sorry you didn't find the church you remember but nice your old house still remains and you were able to find it.