Monthly Archives: August, 2019
Rome: Colosseum
Our last full day in Rome began with a 4 hour tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Forum. The tour was just me, Sarah and our guide, Liz. The colosseum is a spectacular ruin and imagining what it was like back when it was inaction is simultaneously awesome and horrifying. Our guide is an …
Rome: The Vatican and Trestavere
Sarah booked tickets for us on a breakfast tour of the Vatican. It was supposed to include a walk through the Sistine Chapel before it opened to the public in the morning, but tour was changed to have the breakfast first. We took a cab to Vatican City, met up with our guide, Uta, and …
Rome: Arrival
Sad to say goodbye to Florence. After a rush job of packing, we hopped on a train to Rome. Of all the ways to travel, train is my favorite. Easy, fast, comfortable, and I love to just stare out the window. In this case, I was looking at vibrant green Tuscan farms and villas with …
Florence: Day 2
I woke up at 5:30 am this morning and sat on the balcony with my espresso. A perfect start to the day and a lovely sunrise. Today we had a full itinerary planned starting with breakfast at Piazza della Signoria. Brioche, cappuccino and fresh orange juice while looking out a the piazza. In the square …
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