We spent 16 glorious days in Europe several years ago, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy.  That was my first trip overseas, and one of the best times of my life.  We flew into Paris, spent 3 days touring the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, […]

Day 17 – Final Day in RomeIt is no surprise to hear that Italy is a wonderful country to visit.  The language barrier was a small issue, but you can usually get by speaking Spanish.  They also seem more willing to speak Spanish than English. […]

Day 15 – Pantheon, Trevi Fountain We found ourselves with a free day in Rome, as we decided to book a day trip to Pompei for the following day. Strolling to the Pantheon, we marveled at the oldest building in Rome that has been continuously […]

Day 14 – Rome, Italy We got up early today, anxious to catch the Pope at his Papal blessing. We arrived with no problem at 9:45, and found seats on the aisle, easier to sneak out if necessary. It was nice and sunny when we sat […]