La Palma Capri

... looked like the could have been the works of the sisteen chapel. After a while of walking around we finally made it to the chapel...it was pretty cool. To think that one man did all of that incredible work on the ceiling yet was crazy! You weren't allowed to take pictures in the chapel...but luckily I am all about the secret pictures (thats how I got my picture of David in Florence). When we arrived at the museum there were no ...

... streets and lanes of the town and stopped for a drink in the main square. Rich had many fond memories of his time here back when he was 16 until he remembered just how expensive things were here- we paid $18 each for the martini we had on the square! <br><br>Capri is stunningly beautiful, but it is also one of the most expensive destinations in the world. We saw a hotel room advertised here at the &#8220;special rate&#8221; of $2,700 per night, and they boasted ...

... made brief stops in Amalfi, Positano, and Minori before we arrived in Salerno. I'll tell you a bit more about the boat ride. It was a gorgeous day anyway, which gave us smooth sailing. The Mediterranean was a brilliant blue color which contrasted the pale blue sky. Since the ride lasted 2.5 hours, I stayed on the top deck the whole time and met some nice British people. As the sun set ...

... took leave of him and told him to join us for dinner later in the evening. He gladly accepted. A VISIT FROM A POLITICAL CELEBRITY The island of Capri was truly a refined jewel in the Mediterranean, complete with a striking coastline, dazzling landscapes, an unforgettable terrace overlooking the sea, high-end shopping, and elegantly-clad people. No wonder Hollywood was coming here for a little rest and relaxation. It was like Italy's version of Saint Tropez in ...

... others. The rain blew in at such an angle that we were all drenched and cold even though we were under a big awning on the pier and all had umbrellas. By the time we walked back to our B&amp;B (all uphill this time) I was completely drained and had to lie down while G, B and L had another happy hour on the balcony. It kept raining all evening so for the first time we did not have a four course, three-hour evening meal. I'm hoping this cold runs its course soon!

... thing! Believe me, its worth the time and effort! After that, we walk around the surrounding and found the S. Maria Del Popolo. This is a church. I would call it a "church of death". Why? because I noticed that in this particular church, there are a lot more skeletons (scultures or paintings) than any other church that I have visited before. On the floor, on the walls. I have yet to find out why is this church contained more skeletons symbols than anywhere ...

... boats in the tiny harbor just waiting to pick people up and shuttle them in and out. You have to lay down in the boats while entering the Grotto because the opening is so low and waves can crash the boat up against the limestone cave ceiling. Upon making it safely into the grotto, the sunlight bounces off the limestone walls and floor and sparkles, lighting up the whole Grotto with a blue (Azzurra) light. The sunnier the day, the bluer the grotto. The whole room was illuminated unlike ...

Well, we finally made it to Rome! Things are a little bit crazy right now -no one really knows what's going on, but regardless, it's nice to finally be able to call someplace home. I'm living in an apartment with 12 girls, which should prove to be quite an adventure in it's self. As long as we can avoid petty girl drama I think we'll be more than fine ...

... the Red Sea. God parted the crowds of tourists, leaving me confused. When everyone bared left, I looked over to see where they were going and realized that EVERYONE infront of me was part of a group; they had to wait for their guides at the group counter left of the entrance. My entrance was straight ahead and up the stairs. The best part? I was the only one going that direction. Could my dream still be possible? Could I be the first one in the Sistine Chapel this morning of ...

... blind corners and traffic signs sticking out over the water. The water, by the way, has a strange grey-green color that is both beautiful and unhealthy looking. And another thing - architecturely, Venice is probably the most beautiful city I've ever seen. Seems like every building is a palace, there is not a single ugly building I have seen here, and the main square, San Marco, is absolutely stunning. Venice is a pretty place. On the downside, the throngs of tourists definitely ...