Blogs from Molise, Italy, Europe

SEPINO At first glance, this town seems like a contestant for Italy’s most unremarkable town competition. But I took a second look, and see that from its hilltop position the town looks down across rolling agricultural hills of Italy’s Molise region, and the town is well maintained showing a healthy social and economic outlook. But there’s treasure next door. We stumbled on this treasure by wandering around the countryside. Just three kilometres away from Sepino is the archaeological site of old Saepinum. Sitting amongst some farm buildings there are ruins. At first, it seemed like the ruins were fake, almost too well preserved. The roofs of the buildings are long gone and so have the upper parts of the walls, but building foundations, city walls, and roadways present as if complete. We were able to talk ... read more

OK this is it! The big day! We have been very excited about this one since the day it was booked! Docked at Ravenna then off to Florence! The heart of the renaissance period. First a bus ride to Bologna then a winding walk through the train station to our track (19) and our coach #7 for reserved seats. At the exact scheduled time the train pulled away from the platform and such a nice smooth ride. Out of the train and into the melting heat. We are on foot from here through some winding streets to find the main cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore. Stunning red white and green marble. Sadly the Baptistry in front of the church is being renovated so the view was a little distracting. This was designated as our meeting place ... read more

Hi Everyone Arrived in Genoa and we were picked up by a MSC CRUISE transfer,we were only passengers It was a 4hr trip,and the driver drove like a maniac,we thought he had nearly gone to sleep!!!!!! It was good to get on terra ferma!!!! We left Genoa,lovely port with gorgous buildings,like much of Europe And set sail,we are becoming like professional sailors!!!!!!!!! We arrived in Naples and went on a tour to Sorrento which was fantastic,beautiful views high up We only had half a day,so couldnt see everything We have just arrived in Messina Italy,and we are in a cafe with free Wifi!!!!! SK. More photos tomorrow forgot to uploadsorrento!!!!!!... read more