Italy Part II (take 2)

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Due to some server errors, this blog was lost.... Here are the highlights:

We spent 2 days in Venice, staying on the island Lido. We got lost in the streets and got to enjoy a gandola ride! That was really nice and something we'd always wanted to do. Venice was fun to explore, and for enjoying more gelato!

Next it was on to visit our friends Gianna & Bennedetto in Camerano, outside of Ancona Italy. It was a wonderful stay and our hosts we so gracious!! We made pizzas in their pizza oven and went swimming in the Adriatic Sea. It felt like a true vacation! (Thanks to the Sgrois!)

Florence was a great Italian stop where we met up with our friend Francesca to have some wine and learn a little more about the city. We took in some sights and the Uffizzi museum to see priceless works of art.

We took a quick pit stop in Pisa en route to Cinque Terre, so we could see the leaning tower. A highlight was also enjoying pizza in a piazza in Pisa- loved it! It was hard to believe we were actually there, seeing the famous landmark.

Back on the train to Vernazza, the little town in Cinque Terre where we were staying. We thought it was funny to see a water polo match going on right in the harbor of the Mediteranean Sea. The town and sea are absolutely beautiful and it is a fun place to begin exploring the area.

Italy has been great so far! More to come on Cinque Terre, then on to Rome!

Love,
Caroline & Ted

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Photos

Our Gondolier
On our gondola ride through Venice

Pizza Time
Ted & Benedetto work the pizza oven in Camerano

View above Florence
View from Piazza Michelangelo a top the city of Florence

Pisa
The leaning tower!

Vernazza Polo
A Water Polo match in the Mediteranean Sea, in the town of Vernazza Italy

Comments

[Eric]

IT-aly
Caroline and Ted: It looks awesome! Waterpolo! That is funny that they play in such a small little fishing town in Italy. Anyway, good luck on those trails between the 5 towns.

[Mom and Dad G]

Fantastico
We sit here waiting to call you in 45 minutes looking at your fantastic pictures. What fun. It's so cool you are able to meet up with friends on your travels. We love you and are always anxious to hear and see more of your adventures. Maman et Papa

[Mike and Brooke]

nice
A piece of pizza on a piazza in pisa. nice. And how awesome to have friends with a home in Italy! Hope you two are living it up! Ted, good thing you have long arms and good aim. Nice photography.

[Cinders]

I love it all!
Hey guys! I've loved all the pictures and stories...and I can't wait to hear what you think of Cinque Terre. It was definitely one of my favorites! I'm glad you both are having a great time. I'm looking forward to getting the next blog!:)

[Mom G]

Not Lost to me
Hi guys, We got this blog when you first wrote it. Thought you would want to know that it wasn't lost to everyone. We are so happy that you are having fun. Love, Mom