A glass of wine to toast our trip.

For anyone who stayed with my blog good for you. I write to remember the moments, its not easy when days merge into one another. Time certainly is not on our side, so Reid and I are going for it. Big time!!! 8 countries, incredible art, food we will remember for a very long time, […]

May 20th Going home

Almost 5 weeks of traveling, 17 days with Eileen and Rich. What a great way to celebrate their 70th birthday. Friends for decades and still having a blast.

Rome just doesn’t get old. Breathtaking beauty, stepping back on time. Felt the same way in Israel, ancient history preserved.

Beautiful Ruins.

There is a section of Rome where the Coliseum and many of ancient city ruins stand. Its a pedestrian friendly area that takes you back in time. What is crazy is the many layers that have been excavated, exquisite architecture still here to admire.

May 19th Our Last Full Day in Rome.

We are exhausted and need a break. Reid finds a Thai massage place in Rome. Two hours later I told Reid I love him but taking my girl home. She just wanted to make me happy. Oh every muscle and joint was stretched. Perfect way to end a long vacation. But of course we had […]

Walking the streets.

Yes we went shopping here too! And had lunch at this neighborhood sandwich shop. Everything made right here, fresh. Reid had salami and cheese and I had tomatoes and mozzarella. Simple and perfect.

The Jewish Ghetto.

Kosher restaurants, tiny streets off a piazza and the famous fried artichokes. This man sits most of the day peeling them. What a job! And there is a pic of Anthony Bourdain in front. His fav spot for artichokes. There is still a small Jewish community here, nice to know.

Campo di Fiori

The market selling well you name it you can get it here. I want limoncello, really good olive oil, produce its all here. The streets off the piazza have lots of stories to explore. My kind of cool spot.

Crossing the Tiber River.

The Vatican was our last tour, we were done. Almost 5 weeks on the run our brains and bodies had reached its limit. So we left Vatican City and walk back into the heart of Rome. I am standing in front of a charming restaurant in the Campo de Fiori neighborhood. The high end streets […]

St. Peter’s Basilica.

The cupola was designed by Michelangelo which he did not live long enough to finish it. His work is up to the windows. You can climb up to the top but I lost count on how many stars. Built in 1506 it is in the smallest country in the world. It has its own postal […]