The colors of Florence are alive and vibrant
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Gelado ice cream became part of our evening routine in Italy
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This Smart car gets 180 miles per gallon of gas!
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The central piazza in Amalfi
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The many hiking opportunities allows those who take the time to see the beauty of this incredible landscape. Beware, this is stair country.
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Walking tours provide stunning views of the Amalfi coast.
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The ancient city of Pompeii with Mt. Vesuvius in the background.
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Peter and Therese explore a lavish household garden area that was remarkable mostly intact
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This backyard wall and small room show how well preserved the city was being encasted in volcanic ash.
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A residential neighborhood with Mt. Vesuvieus in the background
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Our first evening in Roma! A cafe next to the beautiful Piazza Navona.
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Fireworks celebrating the 500 anniversary of the Swiss Guards over St. Peters Basilica
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The Roman Forum.
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The elegant Vittirano Palace
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Seeing all the sculptures, statues, museums and piazzas is very tiresome and gratifying.
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The sun begins to set on Roma
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Piazza Narvona is a great place to have a gelado ice cream, seeing 3 incredible fountains and experience Rome at its best.
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The famous Bernini fountain in Piazza Narvona
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The Trevi fountain. Toss your coins and see if you are going to return to Roma.
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The Square at St. Peters Bascilica
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Pope Benedict giving his Saturday prayer to the faithful.
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Michelangalo's Judgement Day on the wall of the Sistine Chapel
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Michelangalo's incredible "La Pieta" in St. Peters Bascilica is the most amazing sculpture I witnessed on this trip.
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The light shines on Therese in St. Peters
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