Nov 5, 2009 - Venice a story of time

Venice is a truly remarkable place. ... Lesson #1 for the day It's cold in Venice in November; bald people need a toque. ... We are living on Pizza rolls and other so called Venice snack foods. ... We have another two days in Venice. ...

Nov 4, 2009 - BONJOURNO !

Hi Guys Safe and sound in Venice. ... Stephs weather luck ran out and it was raining on arrival in Venice. ... We took a water taxi to the hotel believe it or not a beautiful wood boat upholstered like a Tijuana Taxi,baby-blue velor anyone? Lesson#2 for the day Buy a good umbrella before you get there.Hi Guys Safe and sound in Venice. ... Stephs weather luck ran out and it was raining on arrival in Venice. ... We took a water taxi to the hotel believe it or not a beautiful wood boat upholstered like a Tijuana Taxi,baby-blue velor anyone? Lesson#2 for the day Buy a good umbrella before you get there....

Nov 3, 2009 - Bella Roma

We had a five hour stopover before heading to Rome it took about an hour for us to get to our gate and clear security. ... Our last flight from Frankfurt to Rome was short and we had a great view of the Swiss Alps as we flew over them. ... Wireless don't work that good with stone buildings and Rome has a few. ... We headed out for a walk and learned supper time in Rome is late but was able to find a Familia Restaurant were Pasta and Pizza was the order of the day. ...

Oct 31, 2009 - Ostuni, a bit more

As Lidia noted, our final days in Ostuni, the white city, were rather black. ... The Ostuni apartment was an unexpected gem found; lots of space, equipped kitchen where we cooked fresh fish & veggies, great rooftop views of the city, and a very comfortable bed. ... 31 October at 10:00 we walked to piazza to catch 10:30 bus to the train station.As Lidia noted, our final days in Ostuni, the white city, were rather black. ... The Ostuni apartment was an unexpected gem found; lots of space, equipped kitchen where we cooked fresh fish & veggies, great rooftop views of the city, and a very comfortable bed. ... 31 October at 10:00 we walked to piazza to catch 10:30 bus to the train station....

Oct 30, 2009 - Ostuni, La Citta Bianca

Lidia's Spanish entry for October 26: Por fin descansamos de andar de vagabundos como estudiantes! Leimos sobre Ostuni, la bella ciudad blanca en Puglia y decidimoS venir a descansar unos dias antes de enfrentarnos a Roma. ... We are in Ostuni, the beautiful white city in Puglia resting before facing Rome. ... The owner Anna Maria tells us that the cafe was founded in 1930 as the Lucis Caffe, but when the famous tenor visited Ostuni in 1937 the named the cafe after him. ... ------------The rest of the stay in Ostuni is terrible sad. ...

Oct 29, 2009 - Tuscany

Our first day was spent in Florence, simply exploring the city and sights, which included The statue of David, Vecchio Bridge, Churches, museums churches museums etc. ... We also took a Bus to the village of Fiesole which overlooked Florence and the Floretine mountains. ... Our third and last day was sent in Siena , south of Florence. ...

Oct 29, 2009 - Before I disappear...

Before we disappear off to our trip tomorrow, I thought I'd make a quick entry! Last weekend we went to Venice, VENEZIA, for the day Saturday.5 hours should be plenty! It's a little embarrassing that we've been in Rome 2 and a half months without seeing the Sistine Chapel, but we still have another 5 or 6 weeks so I guess I'm not worried about it yet! Last Tuesday we had like 15 of our friends over for a pumpkin carving party to get into the Halloween spirit, and it was so much fun! Unfortunately our crabby old Roman neighbor ratted us out and the landlord got mad at us adn talked to the people who work at our school. ... apparently Prague gets very cold! It would be fun to see snow in Europe :) And then the weekend after that, Mom and Uncle and Lucas come!!!! I can't waiiiittt it's finally getting so close to their turn to come and I am so excited to show them all around and show them all the beautiful sights and all my favorite places in Rome! We're also going to Florence and maybe Naples, and then that really will be my last vacation before it's time to come home :( I don't want to come home!!! Maybe I'll just stay in Europe forever. ...

Oct 28, 2009 - Last days in Rome

Well, Rome is quite a city. ... Every street seems to have something of interest to see or do.Well, Rome is quite a city. ... Every street seems to have something of interest to see or do....

Oct 28, 2009 - Alberobello & Cisternino

Rented a little Fiat, boy does that bring back memories, as I owned three different models during my younger days (note that I DID NOT say WHEN I WAS young !),and drove into the countryside outside of Ostuni, where we have the apartment. ... We arranged one extra day in Ostuni, as we've arranged a day early arrival at the Rome apartment. ... So, train from Ostuni to Rome via Bari on Saturday morning Will add entry for Ostuni from Rome. ...

Oct 26, 2009 - Ben's opinions on the Colosseum

Benjamin's Thoughts: I was really excited to see the colosseum. I was excited to see it because it the biggest theatre in Rome where they held the gladiator competitions. ... This is interesting because this is the entertainment of the Empirer.Benjamin's Thoughts: I was really excited to see the colosseum. I was excited to see it because it the biggest theatre in Rome where they held the gladiator competitions. ... This is interesting because this is the entertainment of the Empirer....

Oct 25, 2009 - When in Rome......

We stayed in the Heart of Rome, a few minutes walk from the Trevi Fountain and found it easy to get to all the sights. ... I vow NEVER to stay in a dorm again! Anyhoots, back to Rome. ... Our second day was more sightseeing, which included the Spanish steps, Piazza del Popolo, the courthouse, San Angelo castle and after ALL that walking we hiked up the mountain to a park that overlooked Rome, where we both had a bottle of wine and read after a long 2 days of sightseeing. ...

Oct 25, 2009 - Sunday with the Pope, and other good things to see.

Quite a day today. We did not go into the Castle, partly because Simon has had it with museums but mostly because we are going broke here in Rome and at 40 Euros to enter a Castle when your food and entertainment budget is 65 Euros well…we decided to pass…. ... we needed the money for ice cream.Quite a day today. We did not go into the Castle, partly because Simon has had it with museums but mostly because we are going broke here in Rome and at 40 Euros to enter a Castle when your food and entertainment budget is 65 Euros well…we decided to pass…. ... we needed the money for ice cream....