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Cinque Terre

It’s always hard to say goodbyes, but a must in our case, we must say goodbye to Florence. On to Cinque Terre for three nights. But since we have flexible rail passes, we made a long stop in Pisa. We stowed our luggage and went for a quick look about the town. The walk wasContinue reading “Cinque Terre”

Florence

One can do years of research on Florence and still not get the whole experience. Whether you have a day or two or if you have a week, the things to see are limitless. Once again, it’s all about being in the moment. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and left on Thursday morning. ItContinue reading “Florence”

Pre-Italy

Spring of 1992 was my first trip off the continent of North America. A big deal from a boy from Posey. Now 30 years later and having been blessed with showing the world to our kids. Katy and I are visiting Italy for the first time. Not sure why we have never been. Maybe itContinue reading “Pre-Italy”

Enjoy Travel like you do Wine

Traveling is a great way to open yourself to grow and expand your horizons. We have told the kids many things over the years about our travels, and the number one rule is that you have to be 100% present. You can not be thinking about back home or what you will be doing next.Continue reading “Enjoy Travel like you do Wine”

Wine tasting – Piedmont

One of the reasons we are going to Italy is the history and beauty. Maybe because all of our children have been there and we have not. Maybe more of that. But as a student of history, how can you not spend time in Italy? So history will differently shape our visit, but something thatContinue reading “Wine tasting – Piedmont”

Planning a Trip

Traveling is so much fun. I love the experience of a different place, a different country. I love meeting new people and seeing how they do things and how they enjoy life. But, the part of traveling that I fear the most is deciding where, when, and all the details. Ok, the where isn’t thatContinue reading “Planning a Trip”

Jurassic Coast, Islay, and London Complete read

The complete read

JC and Islay Summary

Summary of Jurassic Coast, Islay, and London What a journey! It’s always bittersweet for a great vacation to come to an end. However, we are excited to be home. The travel was easy. The flight from London got into Chicago an hour and ten minutes early, which allowed us to get an earlier flight toContinue reading “JC and Islay Summary”

JC and Islay Day fifteen

Day Fifteen (Thursday) Our last full day in London and of this beautiful excursion. Nothing on our agenda, yet we were out of the hotel earlier than usual. The hotel was in the County Hall building next to the London Eye. In the many trips to London, this was the first time we stayed onContinue reading “JC and Islay Day fifteen”

JC and Islay Day Fourteen

Day Fourteen (Wednesday) Our first night in a hotel – I slept like a baby but was up before 6 am. These last days are without any real agendas. I can’t believe that we have been gone for so long. Over the decades, you get used to the week-long vacations. And this trip has beenContinue reading “JC and Islay Day Fourteen”