I started off 2012 with a 9 1/2 hour flight, 6 hour time change, and landing in Italy for my first European adventure! Bringing along with me my 61 year old mother (who hasn’t seen anywhere apart from the good ol’ U. S. of A. or northern Mexico where she grew up), it was “an experience of a lifetime!” she says.
it really was.
life bestowed upon me an opportunity to travel, and i’d always dreamed of Italy. So, after months planning which cities to stay in, for how long, what to see, and making sure i wouldn’t be TOO lost. it happened! my own personal tour of Italy via trains and buses and family owned bed and breakfasts was a success….and yes, everything i had dreamed of and more!
i over-indulged on tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil….in every form possible!…
(just a fresh snack in front of the Colosseum – no big deal)
i’m caprese OBSESSED! ok, FOOD obsessed…believe me when i say i ate well. the food is deserving of its own post.
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Italy is an EYE-FUL! and just gorgeous! from the cities, to the rolling tuscan hills, to the coasts, the architecture, the nature, the tiny streets, the shops, the ART, the cathedrals, the details, and even the people. it has so much to offer…
(mt. vesuvius)
we graduated from our “wanna be italiano” cooking class! (more on this later)
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ok, so here is a taste!
i took, and this is no exaggeration…1500 photos! no, i will not post 1500 pictures, but i WILL break down my trip and give more details on the highlights. and there are oh-so-many!
until then…ciao
love, whit
p.s. – florence was my FAVVVVY!!!!
Beautiful photos.
Beautiful pictures! I would love to tour in that little fiat lol! mount Vesuvius sure has an ominous feeling to it though, the sleeping giant huh?
i know, it’s HUGE! quite the sight. and thank you
OH man – did you guys have a chance to get that olive oil we suggested? You look like you had fun!
YES! my first experience with it was in Sorrento, a quaint ristorante gave it to me for my pizza. …it was love.
I dont know you…but very happy for you! You both look very happy and that is what matters most. Ahh…need to get back to italy soon.
Julie
thank you so much. you’ve been too??! what was your favorite part? it’s so incredible.
Love the pics and What an Amazing Adventure:) Welcome Back!
Lucky! Lucky! Lucky! Lucky!!!!! Glad you had fun
This was a very nice post. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading your blog today very much.
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gorgeous photos! looks like a wonderful experience
itWAS!!! i wish everybody could experience italy. and thank you!
Your photos are fantastic!!! This is one of the places on my Bucket List too!
thank you! such a beautiful place makes it easy to get good pictures. start saving now and GO!
wow!!!! awesome photos.. I have not been to Italy yet but it’s absolutely at the top of my list for a food and wine vacation!!!
thankyou! i DO hope you make it there one day…it’s so worth it.
Love the pictures!!!! so jealous!!!!!!!!!!!
Vesuvius is my love too.
You can have Florence now.
Ha! I’ll gladly keep her. You can have Vesuvius, I only saw her from afar in Sorrento.
You have the post for Sorrento. Will glad to read and look at the picture(s)
…it’s pending. along with Siena and Venice…