Benvenuto a Palermo!
Welcome to Palermo. We landed in Palermo, Sicily, on October 6 after a short, 45 minute flight from Rome. The Mediterranean weather was perfect so Deb and I took a …
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Milan
As we head to the border for a nice afternoon in Switzerland, I thought I’d post a few pictures of Milan. The Milan Cathedral took 6 centuries to complete and …
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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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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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