Sirmione
On our way to Milan we stopped at a beautiful town called Sirmione to walk through a 13th century castle, walk the shores of Lake Garda, and of course, shop. …
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Venice
Yesterday we arrived in Venice and saw the first rain and cool weather of the trip. The chilly weather didn’t last long, though, as we woke to sunshine on Wednesday. …
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Pisa and Wine Tasting in Tuscany
Today we took a short drive from Florence to visit Pisa. The Leaning Tower is certainly the main attraction, but the architecture of the nearby cathedral is wonderful. Construction of …
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Florence
On our way from Sorrento to Florence, one cannot help but notice the ancient Roman structures along the way. Some are still in good condition and are used for housing …
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Sorrento and Capri
It’s difficult to imagine a more appealing seaside than Sorrento and the nearby isle of Capri. The tall cliffs, blue Mediterranean waters and classic architecture are straight out of a …
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
The ruins of Pompeii, near modern day Sorrento, are a dramatic reminder of a once-vibrant, modern Roman society that was wiped out when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
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The Colosseum
I still cannot comprehend how the Romans (or their slaves) built the Colosseum nearly 2,000 years ago. It’s massive even by today’s standards, estimated to seat 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. …
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The Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, San Sebastian Catacombs, Appian Way
Still a day away from the main tour of Rome, where we’ll tour the Colosseum and many other sites, we spent Tuesday touring The Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine …
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Arrived in Rome
We arrived in Rome around 9am local time (3 am Detroit time). The Ambasciatori Palace hotel is nice, and in the old section of Rome. Over the next few days …
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Waiting For Our Flight
Al Krasnicki dropped us off at the airport with plenty of time to sit around and eat Greek yogurt. Good thing we have our phones to keep us entertained. After …
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