Ci manca Roma. We miss Rome

We have been to Rome 5 or 6 times. Have lost count. Never see enough of the beautiful city. In October we walked most of the city and never stall the trash buildup that was posted on some news sites and in some newspapers in the US. It is a large city, but residential areas and tourist areas were clean. We can to wait to return. Here are some photos of the days in Rome.

Via Cappellari, out Airbnb was 100 feet away from this photo. The street was made into an art gallery for several days,

Art was hung all along the street.

\iew from the Tiber to St. Peters

A wedding im Trastevere

Museo di Roma

Piazza Navona from Museo di Roma

Then and Now

Piazza Navona

Coppede Neighborhood Roma

This area is know for it’s different and beautiful architecture

Below scuderie del Quirinale, the stables of Quirinale

We first came to the Scuderie del Quirinale three years ago for an exhibit by Picasso.

This time Pompei and Santorini both suffered volcanic eruptions.

Plaster casts from Pompei

Below a breathtaking view of Rome from the Scuderie del Quirinale

From Wikipedia

March 30, 2020 0

TUSCANY BY BIKE Photos from a great trip.

Last post of 2019, I was off line while transferring all my photos to a new computer and should be doing posts on a far regular basis in 2020, Buon anno a tutti

To really see this ups and downs of Tuscany, do it on a bicycle. Above View from Piazelle de Michelangelo view of Florence

Always stunning views.

There were a lot of hills on this ride, but everyone finished.

Monteriggioni

Easy riding through towns.

Terre del Mangia, Siena

October brought fall colors to the region

Land of Chianti

A nice days ride, GPS track from San Gimignano to Siena

Brunello one fantastic Italian red wine

I was riding by a grove of olive trees when a gentleman offered to take my photo.

Beautiful Cypress trees line the roads into this BnB in Tuscany.

The freshest tomatoes are from Italy.

Last day it rained in Pienza, but the ride was over.

January 3, 2020 2

Vincenza, Veneto, Italy

I came upon VIncenza during bike tour in October. A beautiful city in north east Italy. This photo is of Ponte San Paolo

Porticos as we walked to the centro for dinner.

The civic Bissara Tower was built in the late 12th century and overlooks Piazza dei Signori, alongside the famous Basilica Palladiana.
The tower was raised in the mid-15th century to it present height og 82 meters ans is still one of the tallest buildings in Vicenza.

The centro or downtown area is great for dining or shopping.

Upscale Pricing Here

My bike tour group heads for dinner in VIncenza

February 4, 2019 0

Milan’s Stunning San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore – An American in Rome

My favorite travel blog about Italy is An American In Rome. Natalie has been helping travelers to Rome for a number of years. But she does not stop there. Look at her pos on the San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore in Milan. I was fortunate to visit this amazing treasure at the end of September. Her blog has some amazing photos and more information. Here are some of my photos. The art work is amazing. Go to the link at the bottom for Natalie’s great blog page on this church.

The depiction of the ark is beautiful.

Natalies blog link is below.

https://anamericaninrome.com/wp/2018/12/san-maurizio-al-monastero-maggiore-milan/

December 20, 2018 0

Wandering Milano With Caterina

This was my third trip to Milan. I wanted to see and do some different things. Airbnb experiences helped me make the most of my time for a very reasonable price. I had arrived in Milan only 5 hours ago, found my Airbnb and was headed over to where our small group would meet to see some of the unique sights that are not always on a guided tour. As I was walking around, I got a text saying they were ready to start and where was I. Seems I did not read the start time but the end time ……MENO MALE. I was just a block away so I got there on time. It was a small group with only 4 people and Caterina, the guide. Two were from Belgium and one from Great Britain. Once again the only American.

Caterina, our guide.

We met near the public gardens (Indro Montanelli) for what would be a 2 1/2 hour walk. We would go from the old to the new. And some of the most ultra modern architecture with prices that would make Manhattan look like a bargin.

One of the classic residences.

Amazing art decorates the outside of these residences.

Our vintage tram a great way to see any city at a slower pace.

Some of the modern building with high price tags.

A Tesla showroom. No price tags.

Piazza XXV Aprile – Porta Garibaldi

I have visited Eataly in Rome and New York City. No I had a chance to roam the one in Milano.

If only my local Publix in Florida would have some of these delicacies. Ho fame.

Search out Catalonia’s walking photo tour of Milano on Airbnb Experiences. Here is part of her description “The Neoclassic and Art nouveau district of Porta Venezia. A residential area that represents the true everyday life of the Milanese. The brand new, sparkling and luxurious GARIBALDI’s area which is our ending point where you can easily take subway, tram, train or taxi. CUSTOM EXPERIENCE: If you would like to participate in the experience but on a different time or day, write to me and if I can I will try to organize one with your availability.”

Here is a link

https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/263117?euid=0af081a7-e582-7ee2-6cf1-0c7842fdc298

October 12, 2018 0

Erice the village in the clouds Update

Greg’s Italy the web site

I read a book several years back that described this ancient villiage high up on the coast overlooking Trapani and the salt flats. I was intrgued by the description of the fog rollsing in on a reguar basis. I did ot have to wait long. It flowed through the town and then left as the sun came back out. It is well worth the visit.

HERE IS A VIDEO TOUR OF ERICE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISssEjWkMag