Well, technical difficulties and power challenges have prevented me from updating the blog as I travelled. i am enjoying my last evening tremendously....here in Sorrento. I will begin from the end and then update in the coming days on the rest of this FABULOUS trip. I arrived today by hydrofoil from Capri (properly pronouned CAPpri) about 2pm and following a rigorous two weeks, decided to lie by the pool until dinner. Shower, glass of vino rosso at happy hour overlooking the sea, and a walk into town for dinner. At the Piazzo Tasso, there are several choices, and by chance I [View Full Entry]

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Apologies to the song's artists.... Well, despite my last minute rush and the storm through central Florida, I made it to Orlando airport and now sit in Detroit awaiting the departure to Roma. Thanks, Gordon, for the photo glimpse of the Amalfi Coast. I am so glad this arrived on Monday and not sooner. Otherwise, I would have really been a difficult one awaiting this day. Thanks, sis, for hanging out at the abode with Elvis..... Just got a note that we are arriving in Sicily during a very special time: Palermo - The Feast of Saint Rosalia - 'U fistinu [View Full Entry]

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Well, two weeks from now, I will be on the plane to Rome. I have made my reservations and the itinerary is as follows.... Arrive Rome July 8. I will be staying in the Crowne Plaza St Peter's - close to all the great spots. I have requested tour tickets for the Vatican and St Peters (Sistine Chapel!), Forum and Colosseum, Galleria Borghese, and have a walking plan for the Fountains and Piazzas. Hope the tix confirm! It will be a short 30 hours there....and I hear the general public lines are LONG. Afternoon of July 9 I will train to [View Full Entry]

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Just getting ready (sooooo ready) for the big trip! I will update the blog as I can and internet is available while I am gone, but wanted you to know you can share in my trip. I leave July 7..... [View Full Entry]

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