After having a couple scorching days in Rome and some warm weather in Athens/Santorini we hit perfect (seasonal) temperatures when … More
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Inside St. Mark’s Basilica
This was the first big church in Italy that we went inside. We thought this was HUGE. Until we went … More
Doje’s Palace in Venice
The elected king of Venice had quite the crib. Here is the view from the piazza: Walking into the palace … More
Piazza San Marco
A short walk from the Rialto (and many twists and turns) we step in to St Marks Square. You round … More
Getting lost in Venice
We’ve got the entire morning to explore Venice before we board our cruise ship. We bravely strike out to “see … More
Venezia!
After our cool train ride across Italy we made it to Venice. Believe it not this is the view when … More
Leaving….. On a bullet train……
As part of our transportation adventure we have so far flown across the Atlantic, rode the Rome Metro and survived … More
Visiting the local sports venue on a Sunday
Since it’s Sunday morning we decide to go visit the local sports venue. We know what Sundays in the fall … More
The Pantheon Option
So we finish our mission at the Trevi Fountain. It’s getting late but we decide to “push on” to the … More
Onward to the Trevi!
After our interesting encounter with the protesters and the Victor Emmanuel Monument we head by Trajan’s Column and … More