- The Amalfi Coast, Italy: Day Three
We woke to a heavy rain. Our first glimpse of the Amalfi Coast in the daylight showed dark skies, a pounding sea, and fierce winds. We decided to head to breakfast and see what things looked like after we’d filled Posted by vicki_h in Come With Me... | Oct 9, 2009
- To Market To Market To... Pisa!
Yesterday the ladies and I got up and ready and set out towards a market in Florence. The streets here are really narrow, like all one way streets, and a horse carridge had just ridden past us. I looked down Posted by veggiepack in Europe 2009 | Oct 9, 2009
- The Amalfi Coast, Italy: Day Two
After a long night of much needed sleep, we woke to our first real morning in Italy. We had only been there for 24 hours, but already, the differences were noticeable. For instance, I was puzzled at first by the Posted by vicki_h in Come With Me... | Oct 8, 2009
- Mayhem and Mishaps in Florence
Last night we went around the corner and up the street to this Trattoria that our guesthouse recommended. She said we would have first and second courses with wine for 12 euro, and we’re like sold! They even refill your Posted by veggiepack in Europe 2009 | Oct 7, 2009
- my feet are made for walking!
So I started out in Athens and we had the best walking tour there and then moved onto Santorini which was pretty and fun! Then Crete and now Italy has been good as well. Lots of great churches and wine Posted by Leezl in Greece, Italy + MORE! | Oct 6, 2009
- Firenze
So, being the idiot that I am sometimes, I forgot my railpass yesterday to get it validated and to buy the reservation for our trip to Florence this morning, so we all had to wake up extra early this morning Posted by veggiepack in Europe 2009 | Oct 6, 2009
- I Heart Roma
Yesterday was a really long day, but we covered a lot of Rome so we were happy. Got up at 6:30 am to get ready, have some breakfast, and head out to the colloseum for our walking tour. It ended Posted by veggiepack in Europe 2009 | Oct 5, 2009
- The Amalfi Coast, Italy: Day One
“Turn right on the Lungotevere Della Farnesina in 1 mile.”
“Turn right on the Via Anicia in 400 feet.”
As we made our way down the Viale di Trastevere, the cool, clear voice of the GPS lady was a calm in the Posted by vicki_h in Come With Me... | Oct 5, 2009
- Traveling to Venice
My travels to Venice went pretty well. Saying good-bye to Giovanni, Paolo and Angela was difficult and sad. Early in the morning I packed the last of my bags and ate my last breakfast here with this kind family. Posted by CariLB2 in Italian Adventures | Oct 5, 2009
- Riomaggiore - The Cinque Terre
Sorry again for the lengthy blogs but internet access in Riomaggiore wasn’t easy to come by as we had to go the station to do it and it wasn’t easy doing anything for any length of time so we did Posted by archkim in Kim and Peter's European Adventure | Oct 4, 2009
- Crete & Rome: The Bullet-Point Version!
So, seeing as how I’m so far behind, this blog is going to be short and sweet! And no pictures, sorry, bad connect Posted by veggiepack in Europe 2009 | Oct 3, 2009
- Villa Petrolo
Dear All
Well the end of the trip is nearly here and we,ve had a wonderful time. We are staying on at the Villa tonight then go by train down to Rome tomorrow morning. That way, there,s not a last minute Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Oct 3, 2009
- Beautiful Florence – Belissimo Firenze
Friday
Dawn hadn’t even thought about cracking when our alarms went off at 3am. However, in 2 short hours we were at the departure gates ready to head to Italy for some beautiful sunny days of cultured art, architecture and Posted by TravelMc in Travelling Mc still travelling! | Oct 2, 2009
- Firenze
Dear All
We went back to Florence yesterday mainly to see the "real" David at the Academia. Simply awesome is the only word I could use to describe the sculpture and it stands 4.1 metres tall. It took Michelangelo 3 years Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Oct 1, 2009
- Montepulcino
Dear All
Went to Montepulcino today which was built in Etruscan times and pre dates the Romans. Apparently it was built around 500BC and a lot of it is still standing as is today. We also had a look at Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 29, 2009
- Firenze (Florence)
Dear All
Had a wonderful start to the day. Got a beautiful gold chain bracelet for my birthday from Ron. It is truly stunning and I love it. All the fellow travellers wished me a happy birthday and they all continued Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 28, 2009
- Florence
Florence
Friday 25/9/09
We took a fast train from Rome to Florence which was a nice change from bus travel. We were there in 1 ½ hours which was great.
We arrived in Florence around 12pm and made our way to our Posted by archkim in Kim and Peter's European Adventure | Sep 27, 2009
- Revisiting Rome
Back to Rome
As you can tell we are a bit behind with the updates but we have found the last few days tiring, as we move from place to place sometimes not getting back to our hotel until after 8pm Posted by archkim in Kim and Peter's European Adventure | Sep 27, 2009
- Maranello
Dear All. We were up early today and went to the Ferrari Factory in Maranello. When we got there a guy began trying to smooth talk us into having a drive or a ride in a ferrari. I must say Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 27, 2009
- San Gimnano
Hi All. We went to San Gimnano (I think that,s how it is spelt) today which is famous for its towers. Apparently in the medieval times, feuding families would build towers to throw rocks, spears anything else they could think Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 25, 2009
- Dernière journée!
Dès 7h00 du matin, Michel et moi sommes debout pour aller visiter le Vatican. J’ai pu imprimer mon billet de réservation à la réception ce qui nous a facilité la visite. Oh my God ce qu’il y a Posted by Montvalois in Paris et l'Italie | Sep 25, 2009
- St Giovanni
Dear All
Went to St Giovanni as it was their market day yesterday and had a good look look around. After that we all headed back to the Villa for lunch with traditional pizza from the oven here and had a Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 24, 2009
- Rome - Jour 2
Aujourd’hui découverte de Rome via le bus Open Tour. Nous nous sommes procuré un billet de 48 heures avec lequel on peut descendre du bus à n’importe quel arrêt du parcours touristique. Quelle belle façon d’explorer la cité Posted by Montvalois in Paris et l'Italie | Sep 24, 2009
- Tuscany photos
Dear All
Have finally managed to get a couple of photos onto the blog. However the internet cafe PC,s are so incredibly slow that I,ll be there all day waiting for them to load on. I,ve put a couple of photos Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 24, 2009
- San Sepulcro
Dear All
Went to San Sepulcro and Menterchi (apparently pronounced MEN TURKEY) but anyway, had a wonderful time discovering the meaning behind some very famous frescoes and the person who painted them, Pierre Della Francesca. Ron twisted my arm to buy Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 23, 2009