Three out of Four Turtles
Up and around the corner to the little shop we passed on our walk yesterday. Cappuccino and pastry for breakfast (Michael’s had olives on one and sliced hot dogs on Read More …
Category: Italy
Milano – and not the cookie!
Yes, we made it; and within 10 minutes of each other. Out to dinner with Leonardo. Just your basic, amazing pizza, with uber-thinly sliced eggplant, tomatoes, cheese, onions, italian bacon Read More …
I Hear It’s Your Birthday
A lazy morning. I get a couple of wonderful gifts from the children, then we head down for breakfast. The boys wait patiently (once again) in the lobby while I Read More …
Onward to the heart of the Empire
Up for a leisurely breakfast, then off to the train station. Board my first of 3 trains and before I know it, I’m in Rome. Take the metro to the Read More …
Play Day in Italia
When I first planned this birthday trip with the kids, Matt and Michael offered to meet me back on my birthday, so I had to decide where to go until Read More …
The Walled City of Lucca
Breakfast in the garden, return the car and hop in a taxi to the train station. I catch a 10:41 train and change twice (getting harder with my suitcase now loaded Read More …
La Dolce Vita
Per Franco and Frances’ advice, I rent a car to head south for the day to meet a few small Tuscan villages. Franco gives me a lift to the rental Read More …
Medieval Siena
A great night’s sleep after all the busy days, long travel and hiking. Woke up and headed to breakfast in the garden: And the view from my table: I take Read More …
Cinque Terre
The famous Cinque Terre. Five Italian villages on a rugged portion of coast along the Italian Riviera, some perched on rocky cliffs, and others seaside with small beaches. The area Read More …