• Under a Tuscan Sun

    I left Rome this morning at 8:30am.  I caught a train to Florence where I rendezvoused with 10 others from our group with National Geographic . …

  • Rome (Day 2)

      I woke up this morning at around 6:00am, very thankful for a good nights rest.  FortySeven Hotel has an outside courtyard located in its center…

  • Ahhhhh, ROME! ( Day 1)

    I arrived in Rome yesterday at around 2pm.  After my 30 minute and very expensive cab ride to my hotel (80 EUROS!) I was able to…

  • Arrived Safely in Zurich

    I have landed safely in Zurich, Switzerland where I have a 4 hour layover until my flight to Rome departs.  I am beat!  I was unable…

  • Accommodations in Venice

    I have decided to spend my last night in Italy in Venice.  I have booked a room with Il Palazzo at the Bauer.  And, if you…