Terme Pellegrini Montecatini Terme

... market (without the sampling) with lots of lovery deli's, cafe's and patisseries. Ofcourse we had to buy the local pastry called a buccellato which is kind of a cross between a biscuit and a fruit loaf... yummy with the morning coffee.<br><br>Before too long Kim pointed out her favorite bar from last time and pull me in to join her in a wine or 3. The tapas were as good as Kim had ...

... for the main course and was given one plate of cheese and one plate of spinach...hilarious. I had a gigantic veil roast like nothing I had ever seen, and fortunately it was delicious. We finished the meal with a chocolate covered panna cota, coffee, and endless dessert wine for Kate. They kept filling her glass because one older fella was the only one that could drop the check and he either took a nap, or was quite busy. The ...

It was our first full day without rain!! What a wonderful way to see the Pantheon, Colosseum, and kiss Rome goodbye. And we even made it to breakfast today...that hasn't happened since London. :) Check out our pitcher of steamed milk! I'll take that over half and half any day. <br><br>After seeing the closed Pantheon at night, and it's beautiful yet stark outer image, we didn't know what to expect once we walked through its huge iron doors. I ...

Just realized those not on facebook haven't seen pictures from Pisa and Florence. No long recap of Anthony and I's weekend in Tuscany, for obvious reasons. Also note that "Anthony and Alison's Great Adventure" was like taking a knife.<br><br>Love you guys! :)<br>

Rented an apartment in a villa which was at the top of a mountain (like most villas in Tuscany), however, our journey to the top was not on a paved road which made for some challenging driving. The villa was really nice with its own pool and great view over the countryside. The owners also provided fabulous meals in their other ...

... are a bit of a challenge if you're not into stairs and narrow walkways. We walked from Riomaggioria north then took the train back. The views are absolutely stunning. We had the weather and the fortitude to enjoy it all. I must say that the cold beer tasted awfully good at the end of the walk. There are an awful lot of tourists many of them attempting to do the walk in flimsy shoes. Don't do that! There is a time and a place for hiking boots and this would be ...

... moving. I also didn't realize just how big the sculpture was! I didn't get a picture as you're "not allowed" even though I did see some other people get away with it, and my covert attempt didn't work out. Oh well, we got some nice post cards and I'll down load a picture for the trip file :D We then did a little wandering around down town Florence, saw the main cathedral and a couple of the main piazzas before heading back to the hostel ...

... And of course, just after having bought it I found a small shop where they sold similar things (well, without the glitter...) for just the half of price of my one.Well, maybe I should go and buy a violet one for Sami from there someday. He does not wear scarves, because of his opinion "they are unstylish". But anything fluffy, cute and violet just must be stylish! Now that I had a working mobile (again), a book (well 1 out ...

... Duomo to look around, and it was very simple and elegant. We couldn't see the fresco on the dome very well, so I'm glad I came for Mass on Sunday because I had the chance to sit right under it. Then we went into the Baptistry and it was amazing. The ceiling is decorated with scenes from Genesis, the life of Joseph, and the infancy and death of Jesus. Except its all done in mosaic. And its huge--HUGE! And all gold. It was fantastic ...

... Europe during the 10 days we have for break. Prague is our number one priority city to visit, and then we will try to visit some other major cities in the surrounding countries of Poland and Austria. I am most excited for the cheaper currency rate in Eastern Europe which means I can get some real shopping in! (It'll be ok mom, because the things I buy will be cheaper...haha)This past Sunday, myself and a few other people from ...