Home sweet home

We had such an amazing time. George and I want to thank everyone for all your help in making the trip possible. I will try to post video over the next few weeks...but I need to edit through 250 clips that Georgie took. :) If you want more pics...Just ask!

London Cate Date!

We met up with one of our favorite people for the day. Cate is studying in Ireland and came down to see us yesterday. We saw the Tower Bridge (often mistaken for the London Bridge), explored residential London, saw the Tate Modern Museum and ate at my favorite restaurant...Belgos. Perfect Sunday. We even had brunch at a little pub called "the George" (how perfect is that?!)

We are now off to Harrods for some shopping and then spending the rest of the day strolling around Parliment. We have had an amazing trip. We will be home tomorrow. See you soon.

Venezia!

Venice was beautiful. We had a lovely time. We spent most of our time walking on the streets (well...the ones that weren't made of water) or hanging out in San Marco square. Everything was sparkling with sunshine, water, music and beauty.





We went up the Camponile and saw a breathtaking view of everything and we went on a Gondala (sp?) ride throughout the watery streets. We are back in London now, and will be here until Tuesday. My best friend Cate is meeting us in the morning and we plan to visit Harrods (the only place to shop in London :)and the Tate Modern Museum. Everything has been amazing. We were just discussing over dinner what a perfect trip this has been. Miss you all.

Firenze

A little bit different then I had remembered. Very busy...got on a bus that took us outside the city by accident....but we made it back...eventually. Our B&B is on the third floor (which really means 4th)....with no elevator. But still cute. Lots of walking. The Duomo (which is what florence is famous for) was a little overrated (George thinks it could use a good power washing...dad). But the statue of David was well worth the hour wait to see. Magnificent! We had a lovely lunch and have met all kinds of people along our journey (two from Kentucky just now). We spent the rest of the afternoon walking amongst the palace gardens with stunning views of Tuscany and the city. We are off to dinner and we will be on our way to Venice in the morning. Can't wait to share it all with you. Wish you were here.

Assisi

There is no better word to describe it...breathtaking. We arrived early this afternoon and discovered our incredible B&B. It is fantastic with a courtyard overlooking the valley of Umbria. We have had amazing wine and wonderful food. :) Assisi is on a GIANT hill...so a lot of walking...most of it up hill. But we have decided this is the perfect place to live....so we are just going to stay.....miss you! love you. Come visit soon.

Roma...Day 3

We have enjoyed Rome so much. It is such a beautiful city. We walked down to the Roman Forum. It is the ruins of ancient Rome. It was sooo amazing. The sun was shinning and the breeze was blowing and the ruins just came alive. It was breathtaking.

We also went inside the Colosseum....simply wonderful. We had lunch in the piazza Novana and went strolling at the Spanish steps with a late dinner. We sat in front of St. Peter's Basillica at night to see it all lit up. We are off to bed. We are rising early to go to the top of the Chapel and then we are off to Assisi by train. Pretty sure no internet there....we will try. Love to you all...

Roma...day 2

Day two started out with a complimentary breakfast from he hotel columbus. We had bread, bread, ham, cheese, and bread with a little coffee.

Immediately following breakfast, we went straight to the Vatican which was around 8 45 (for you scorekeepers at home). A short 2+ hours later we were in. The wait in line was made a little easier with the american friend that we made standing in line. Her name was Sara from WV. She is a curator at a museum in South Dakota here on business. Turns out 4 of the oldest instruments made by the worlds most famous instrument maker guy are at her museum.

We saw the School of Athens







and the Sistine Chapel among other countless pieces of art.







In addition we saw St. Peters Basilica, the Pantheon,









San Marco Statue, Piazza Novana and the night version of the Trevi Fountain.

A pretty well rounded day.

Everyone of them was a highlight.

Until tomorrow CIAO (CHOW)!