Our lasting impressions of Milan… CLEAN It is clean, super clean in fact. Even the metro and sotopassiagios smell fresh. IMPORTANT It’s very busy and important. The people move at a quick clip and there are few gypsies on the … Continue reading
We took off from Cinque Terre for the other coast–and the magic of Venice. It was about a 6 hour train ride from the La Spezia station with a brief stop at a local station to change trains. Arrival in … Continue reading
After a week of non-stop sight-seeing, it was refreshing to pack up our bags and head off for the jewel of Italy–the Cinque Terre. We planned 4 days on the coast selecting Manarola as our home base. Most tourists come to … Continue reading
Tim and I talked about the role that water play a huge role in the major cities of Europe. All great cities are founded on a river; the livelihood and survivability of a city is directly linked to its quality … Continue reading
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After 2 days of ancient Rome, it was time to hit the countryside. Friends of ours had told us about a day trip to Tivoli to see the beautiful gardens of Villa D’Este and we decided to get the real … Continue reading
Two artists take starring roles in the city of Rome: Michelangelo and Bernini. and the best art seems to be tucked safely away (and free for the viewing) in many city churches. Near our hotel we stopped into the Diocletian … Continue reading
A Moveable Feast 