Finestra Su Roma Rome

... 8217;d seen in an action movie – and one car hit another but they just kept going!  There was also a point when we were walking down the street and a big mob of people came barreling through and filming someone in the middle of the group as well as more cameras filming the people on the sides as they walked by.  One guy in our group thought it was Moammar Kadafi and my dad thought that they were filming the crowd in case anything should happen they ...

... is not the original. The original was about 5 meters lower and can be seen through a place in the cathedral's floor.
By the time we went outside, the line to get in wrapped all the way around the square. I decided to go to the official Vatican shopping area to get lunch and browse the shops. Bought some Rosary beads and holy water for mom, Rosey and me.
The Vatican was so crowded I opted to take the metro to the HRC for lunch. HRC was ...

... that the building itself is art. Unfortunately there are no photos of the actual ceiling of the Sistine Chapel allowed. After seeing so much beautiful artwork throughout the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel was not as impressive as I had anticipated, but all in all the Vatican was an ...

... use a couple drops because it is so thick and rich; so one bottle will basically last forever. Anyways, after this tasting, most of the group left for the weekend but I stayed with Cait, Christine, Lauren, and Dr. Probart in Modena for 1 more night. We all went to the restaurant attached to the hotel and had a surprisingly nice lunch. Full, we decided to forego dinner and instead opted for some nutritious gelato. Cinque Terre My favorite place in all of Italy. We ...

... on the list to go and see. Like most of our days thus far, it started early and for started early for one reason only: to beat the crowds. Those who know me well know and can attest how little patience I have, especially for crowds (at least when I'm sightseeing, selfishly enough). So for a sight like the Pantheon, we got up and were on our way nice and early. By the time we got there, gladiators were already milling about. [Anecdote: I have this theory about the tourist ...

Beuh! Je vous ai bien eu hein!? Vous regardiez vers la Grece et sorti de nul part il apparait en Italie! Hey oui il est a Rome mes amis! Ohhhhhhh comme ce fut une memorable soiree hier! La barmaid et le proprio ont brillament reussi a me faire oublier ces coquerelles! Et moi qui pensais naivement prendre 1 biere ou 2 tranquilos! Ouf! Bref ce matin je me suis reveille a 13h30 et mon checkout etait a ... 11h30! Je crois avoir ...

We took the overnight train from Naples to Venice and arrived there at 7am. We visited San Mark's square, the Doge's Palace, village of Murano, Peggy Guggenheim museum, Rialto Bridge. Had a thick hot chocolate while watching ships pass in the canal. Had two awesome meals with Venetian specialties.

To visit Florence without hiking up to Piazzele Michelangelo is not to visit Florence at all. The Church at the Piazzele's summit can be seen brightly lit from the city below each night. The view from atop, priceless. Florence's skyline and remarkable ancient structures are truly at their best. If there is a photograph to snap while in Firenze, this is the one. Apart from the Piazzeles photogenic qualities, there lies a magnificent ...

... We had a table in the front window, so it was just like sitting outside, except a lot warmer. Rome is a city of fountains, and of course we saw many. What surprised us was that all the water is fresh and you can drink it unless there is a sign posted that the water isn't potable. On our last morning there, we took the bus to Trestevere where we viewed the beautiful church and wandered through the maze of medieval like streets. I think many people miss this church and it's a shame. It ...

Hi everyone...the HAPPY campers have now just arrived on the BEAUTFUL coast of Italy via a gorgeous 4 hour train ride this morning out of the mad house we call ROME. Cinque Terre is AMAZING! You cannot put the beauty of this coastal community into words! I met a gentleman on the train and found out he had an apartment for us to rent! It was a score for sure, there are NO hotels or hostels here ...