September 30 – October 13, 2010
Italy 2010
7 stories, in the order they were written.
- Buon Giorgno Italia! (Rome - Days 1 and 2)
By Bev, photos by Carl
- Giorno tre - Milano
Once again I am astounded with the fantastic transportation systems in Europe, particularly the trains. We had a 2 ½ hour train ride from Rome to Milan and it couldn’t have been…
- Mosquitoes and servers and menu’s – oh my!
Train travel is one of the best modes of transportation, hands down. However, just as on airplanes, you do encounter some strange and rude passengers. I know that Americans have…
- Giorno Cinque, Cinque Terre - The train goes where?!
Blogging in the car on the way to Chianti today (as Carl is cruising along at 150 km per hour).
- Tuscany: the sights, the aromas, the flavors!
On our drive from Santa Margherita to Gaiole in Chianti we stopped in Lucca, as several had recommended. The weather had changed some and we encountered a little bit of rain on…
- Captain Velocity
Before we left Scottsdale, some new friends of ours happened to mention that another couple that are members of our club own a winery in Chianti. As a result, they coordinated a…
- Planes, trains, and automobiles AND boats and buses
When in Southern Italy, if life gives you lemons, make Limoncello!
