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”
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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.
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”
Vacation Time with Mom
After the Sugar Beet Harvest was completed, it was time to head to Billings, Montana. I drove my RV there & had it winterized because it would be sitting empty while I was on vacation. The pipes were at risk of freezing so I had to get it ready for the low temperatures & snow.Continue reading “Vacation Time with Mom”
Camping with Christi 