We left the hotel at 7:15 AM. Metro to Termini.
Then we headed down the coast to Naples. We had an entire train car to ourselves. Most slept, I watched for California. Good thing too, they were all over!
I started feeling sad. Such a great trip, I hate for it to end.
Then we could see the [...]
From the monthly archives:
June 2009
This morning went to Saint Peter’s for Mass. But, first, a few of us went to Confession.
We wanted to go to the Latin Mass (Latin group and all) but there was a special French Mass in the usual Latin time slot. Oh well.
A long Mass in another language often leads to this:
After Mass [...]
We had an early start today. Our train left Florence at 9:18 AM. That meant we had to be at the station by 8:30 AM. So, taxi from the hotel by 8:00 AM. Breakfast at 7:15 AM. Up by 6:00 AM.
Late last night we noticed they were filming right outside the hotel. Still not sure [...]
As we travel south down the coast to Naples, I’m starting to get sad. My iPod is picking the best songs for my mood, as well.
I’m so excited to get home to my family, but I really love this group.
Everyone here has a place in my heart.
Everyone has made an impact. [...]
Just a few days in and I have to say I’m totally in love with this group. So much fun. Perfect compliment to my personality.
Today we started with free time. Then met our guide for a tour of the city and the Uffizi.
I’ve used Florentia for years. I always get Simone and he’s awesome! [...]
We started this morning with a visit to several churches. First stop was San Marco to see the incorrupt, San Antoninus.
Then to Santa Croce to visit the tomb of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Puccini.
From here to Vivoli’s. The second best gelateria in Florence. Then lunch at my favorite spot, Verranzzano. Foccacia all around. [...]
Packing is very important for me. On my first trip to Italy in 1999, I brought 2 suits. I don’t even wear suits. Plus a few pair of shoes and more socks and underwear than I could use in a month. A full size umbrella. I think there was even a toaster oven in there. [...]
