Italy – Camping with Christi

Hopping On & Off in Rome, Italy

Mom & I spent our last day in Rome on one of the Hop On & Off tour buses. I use them everywhere I can because they are so convenient. Rome’s tour was packed with stops at all the highlights.

Positano & the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Our time in Italy was flying by! Mom & I departed early the next morning headed to Positano, the most famous & iconic village on the Amalfi Coast. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to one side & the peaks of the Lattari Mountains to the other. The entire Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO World HeritageContinue reading “Positano & the Amalfi Coast, Italy”

A Day in Pompeii

The next day trip mom and I made was to Pompeii. We had a wonderful tour guide, Julia, who is an archeologist. Her commentary made the tour & it wouldn’t have been nearly as enjoyable without her.

A Stop in Pienza, Italy

The last place we visited in Tuscany was the town of Pienza. The name Pienza comes from Pope Pius II, who was born there, and it means the city of Pius. The cathedral was built on the remains of the Romanesque church of St. Mary (still visible in the crypt). The façade is typical of theContinue reading “A Stop in Pienza, Italy”

Wine, Wine…& More Wine in Montalcino, Italy

During our trip to Tuscany, we stopped at a family owned winery in Montalcino.

A Daytrip to Tuscany

Our tour of Tuscany began with fresh baked croissants & espresso. Our first stop was in the Val d’Orcia region, near Siena. A local tour guide led us up a steep road through a gate into the small town of Montepulciano.

Piazza del Popolo, Rome

After getting some much needed rest, it was time to explore. We traveled to the Piazza del Popolo in Rome each day to meet our tour guides. The piazza has numerous sculptures, an obelisk & fountains. It borders the “twin” churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli & Santa Maria di Montesanto, as well as one ofContinue reading “Piazza del Popolo, Rome”

Vacation in Rome

After arriving & checking into the hotel, Mom & I were ready for our first meal in Rome. We walked to a local restaurant & had delicious dinner at Pinsa e Buoi. Pictured above, we had a roasted eggplant appetizer, fresh foccacia, two types of pasta: Cacio & Pepe & Carbonara, along with a freshContinue reading “Vacation in Rome”