La dolce vita
Buona sera from Roma! I arrived at around noon today and have already seen things I will remember for a lifetime. First off, my train from Florence was great. I was a [Read more]
Europe
Sometimes no plans are the best plans
On my last day in Florence I left very early in the morning to get in line at the Accademia to see the David. The museum lineups in Florence are ridiculous. After waiting 40 [Read more]
Vineyards, stone villages, gelato, olive and cypress trees. Oh yeah!
I love the tuscan countryside more and more each day. I cannot put into words how beautiful this place is, so I won't. I'm going to attach photos instead. Today was the day [Read more]
Ciao bella
Greetings from Florence, the heart of Tuscany; with rolling hills, tall cypress trees and breathtaking villas. Yes, I can see why people want to retire here. Maybe not retire [Read more]
What bridge is this?
It's my last day in Venice and there is a thunderstorm going on right now. I made it back to the room in time. Whew! Yesterday was another warm, sunny day; a good day to [Read more]
Time is flying by
I'm more than halfway through my tour and the time has flown by. Although it does feel like months ago I was in London. Go figure. On Friday evening I flew to Venice. My [Read more]
À bientôt
Well it's my last night in Paris and I am back at the hotel trying my best to keep from getting a cold. I can feel it coming. Oh no! I want to have my taste buds for Italy. [Read more]
Two tours, two days, too much
It's 10:30 on Tuesday evening and I'm enjoying a glass of wine I bought from a winery and some biscuits from a highly recommended bakery. That's a great end to two long days [Read more]
Another beautiful day in Paris
I woke up this morning to a sunny, cloudless day. I opened the windows and laid back in bed and took in the view for a few minutes. Breathtaking. When I stepped out of the [Read more]
I heart art
Walked my shoes off on my first full day in Paris. I began the day at the Musée Rodin and ended up at the Arc de Triomphe. In between I visited the Hotel Invalides, Musee [Read more]
Paris c’est magnifique!
Bonjour! Aaaand that's about the extent of French I know. I arrived in Paris from London this morning via the Eurostar. It took 2 hours and was a fast and pleasant ride.
Photo fun
I'm currently wasting time waiting for the Eurostar. Here's what I've wasted my time on. Obviously they picked me up way too early this morn.
Cheers. Thanks a lot.
Well, my week in London has just flown by! I'm surprised and sad that my stay is almost at an end. It feels like both yesterday and a year ago that I arrived at Heathrow. Make [Read more]
Cottage country
Today I did another bus tour, this one taking me to Blenheim Palace and three towns in the Cotswolds. The area is breathtaking. The thatched-roof limestone houses together [Read more]
Massage please!
Well it's my fifth day in London and I feel I have walked the entire city. Twice. My shoulders are so sore. I try not to carry much stuff, but somehow a light bag gets heavier [Read more]
