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Beautiful, yummy Lviv
How lovely that you were there in late spring with its greenery, buskers and everyone out on the streets. I was there in the falling-down, snowy winter with slippery, icy sidewalks--still beautiful though. Your visit sounds perfect, especially those yummy, affordable treats, and congrats on getting around without the Cyrillic alphabet. I must say I'm surprised that the Schengen visas are being checked. Ten years ago, I skated around Europe for 3.5 years before being caught and warned to take care of it. I guess things are tighter these days. Oh well, a fine excuse for you to explore the East!

I'm finally catching up on my blog reading and was excited to get to yours, first for the interesting places you have visited but second and mostly, for the gorgeous pictures you take, a real talent there!

Poland - not to be missed
You wrote "I don’t think Poland is high on the list of most travelers’ itineraries, but it should be." We say exactly the same thing to people whenever we have the chance. Poland is sadly underrated as a travel destination. It is cheap, the food is good, travel is easy and safe and there is heaps to see and to do. /Ake

One of the nicest places we have visited in our journey so far
Wow, that is some statement coming from you. I like the looks of Wawel Castle. Our niece is married to a wonderful man from Poland and we are eager to go visit. Thanks for sharing your impressions and photos.

Colours
What fabulous colours , I love the way the houses tumble down the hillside , it seems impossible. I was in Positano is similar.

Many nice photos
Many nice photos in this blog entry. I picked this one as an homage. I went to Pisa myself a few years back and seeing this photo of the leaning tower made me wish I had taken it myself. Very good photo, much better than any of mine. /Ake

You keep getting drawn back to Italy
When we were in France recently we noticed how nice everyone dresses all the time. They look like they feel good about themselves. Their care about the look. We wanted to fit in and look "a little" better than the weary travelers. Glad you had such and extended time in a wonderful part of the world. Your pictures have captured the essence of the Italian countryside. We loved our stay in San Gimignano and your blog reminded us of the parking ticket we received in Pisa. It can be hard to avoid tourist in that part of the world but as you found sometimes they have valuable information. Glad you continue to enjoy.

Lovely Lucca
Did you walk the city walls ?

From the well clothed to the naked
Now you can say things like 'remember that time when we crashed that Gucci party in Florence?'! We were staying not far from the Piazza della Signoria, and even though the area was touristy, we really loved the atmosphere. I love this photo of David, and my take on it has David about to be eaten by the lion :)

Top of the list!
High heels on cobblestones a cacophony of Easter fireworks and bells, and an eerie, modern connection to history--fine adventures and fabulous photos! Great that you made weekday, day trips to the smaller, ultra-charming smaller towns. Having sampled quite a bit of Europe and five months in Italy (Nov-April), I agree with you--Italy, especially Tuscany, was my favorite. So now, the road less traveled--Eastern Europe? And then there will be the question of where to hide during high season--best wishes with that!