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Trip: Italy

There are [5] stories from my trip: Italy


Magic

ITALY | Wednesday, 7 Nov 2007 | Views [474] | Comments [1]

Neither pictures nor words can do justice to Italy.  This magic seeps into almost every morsel of food and it gently unfolds around every corner.  It hides between cracks of perfect geometric cobbled streets and it whispers to come discover narrow alleyways ... Read more >

Tags: Culture


Moms Are THE BEST!

ITALY | Thursday, 1 Nov 2007 | Views [731] | Comments [4]

My mom has finally joined me in Rome!  It is GREAT to have someone to walk with, talk with, laugh with, eat with and watch my bags so I don't have to carry them into the bathroom with me!  SHE had 2 gelatos today (I only had one)! Ok....next day....... Read more >

Tags: People


Gallery: Finally

ITALY | Friday, 26 Oct 2007 | Photo Gallery

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Guardian Angels

ITALY | Thursday, 25 Oct 2007 | Views [730] | Comments [3]

     After several days of exploring and relishing the cliffs of Cinque Terre, I awaken to a determined drizzle and decide NOT to rent a bicycle and do the loops I had planned.  Instead, I buy a train ticket to Pompeii...it is time to explore some volcanic ... Read more >

Tags: People


Fall Colors in Italy

ITALY | Sunday, 21 Oct 2007 | Views [448] | Comments [1]

Interestingly enough, the pines here turn golden and drop a carpet of fine needles as I hike the Italian Valley across from Mt. Blanc.  Rocks and logs on stream crossings have a lacing of ice as I cautiously pick my way across.  I see no one else on ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains