Tag: travel
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Venice: All’s Well That Ends Well
Ah, Venice. A cluster of islands, off the coast of northeast Italy, dissected by a maze of canals and narrow streets. Shops, restaurants, cafes and tourists galore. How do you spend a day in a city that one guidebook said could take three months to fully explore? We started with a water-taxi ride from the…
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2 Euros Buy Gondola Memory!
No trip to Venice is complete without a ride in one of the city's romantic gondolas. While cruising a fascinating maze of waterways, you'll create rich memories of your day in this beautiful and historic region. However, an investment in a gondola ride will leave your pocketbook in a very poor state…and…
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Searching for Romeo and Juliet!
We have found discovering the historic center of Verona to be every bit as exciting as Rome…upon our arrival, we located the property management office for our rental and were warmly greeted by Daniella (and her excellent English). After signing some paperwork, she pulled out a map and marked an “x” where the grocery store…
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A Strange, Unwelcome Visitor
Nearly 30,000 missed the triumphant appearance by a mysterious would-be emperor from a land far, far away. It was not known why the strangely dressed, long-winded speaker chose Verona's Arena, built in AD 30 and the third-largest Roman amphitheater. He was last seen fleeing several angry gladiators. Posted with Blogsy
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Pompeii’s Story of Life and Tragedy is Revealed
With a menacing Mount Vesuvius looming, a visit to Pompeii brings to life the terrible tragedy of nearly 2,000 years ago. From Rome, it is two train rides and about three hours away, but I would not miss the experience. Take the train from Roma Termini to Naples. You will have several choices…we took the…
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The Highest Point in the World’s Smallest Nation
It is quite a climb at the Vatican to the cupola of St. Peter's Basilica, but the view is worth every step. The lines at St. Peter's can be quite long, but there was a break at lunchtime today. We are off to Verona tomorrow (Tuesday) on the train. Rome was unseasonably warm for our…
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So Many Restaurants; Only One Week!
It's surprising, with so many tourists in central Rome, that the competition for diners is so fierce. Nearly all eating establishments have a host or hostess stationed out front beside an oversized menu, greeting all who stroll by. Enticing hungry travelers is as much a game as it is a business. Fresh mushrooms…
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Keeping Life in Perspective
Standing among the massive ancient art and ruins we've seen in Rome is incredibly humbling. The sheer size and craftsmanship are hard to imagine. It makes us wonder, what will we leave for future generations? Posted with Blogsy
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Hundreds Join Our Tour of Rome
It may be fall, but there are still throngs of visitors in Rome, mostly from Europe. They have unplanned group meet ups at sites like the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. We love wandering along the meandering, narrow cobblestone streets that present surprises at every turn. This morning…
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