Traveling, writing and this thing called life to bring joy to my heart and yours
Bone Chapel Take the a tour of this amazing site here and at the Catacombs. This is the tour company that we used. Great tour company. Whitney suggested this and if you have not figured out yet, Whitney was pretty amazing at her suggestions i.e., San Marino, Polignano A Mare etc… I wish we could have …
Trevi Fountain So the day before we came here with beautiful water flowing from the fountain, we stumbled upon it while it was being cleaned. Alas no water. We were a bit disappointed but understood that something this beautiful must be maintained. However the next day after we saw the Pantheon, we found that the …
The Roman Pantheon After leaving the Tiber River area, we walked, and I recommend walking. Trying to drive there is a nightmare and really unnecessary if you are going to sites throughout Rome. The train system is good as well and the buses, but walk if you can. It feels good to walk after sitting …
Walking through Rome Walking through Rome was busy to say the least. I have to back track one day and show you a picture that I took when we first arrived and took a walk after being in the car all day and the train. Scotland is my heart and I saw this as we …
St. Peter’s Basilica Here are some tips for taking a tour to the Vatican. Take a tour. Use a tour group that has good reviews. There is always going to be the unhappy person, but take the one with the most positive review Take the early morning tour. Trust me it is worth it. Then …
Rome What can one say about the Capital city of Roma? A lot. It is a cosmopolitan city that has both the ancient, old and new all mixed in together. It is a hustle and bustle of teeming life. People on corners all over the city, selling their wares, food, clothes, trinkets and tours. What …
Ercolano What a gloriously sunny and hot day to venture to Herculaneum. We decided to see Herculaneum instead of Pompeii. Why? Well, while Pompeii is synonymous with Italy and Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum, I had never heard of until Whitney told me about it. Originally our plans were to go to Vesuvius and then Herculaneum. Did …
Meta Not quite Naples, not quite Sorento, but in between. How amazing that we could stay on both the coasts of Italy and experience such a difference in coastlines. We drove from Matera, what a drive. OMG. I tell you, driving in a different country has given me perspective on just trying to stay in …
Matera! What can I say again about this beautiful, old and ancient city? Well, that we did not get to spend as much time there as we wanted, so for sure back on our list of where to head back some day soon. Whitney and I had one full day, the day we arrived to …
