Category: Travel

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Three to Tivoli

This day was a travel day for some of us, and the morning was spent taking one last look out the hotel window and packing up. Remember that hunk of cheese and stick of...

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From the Vatican to the Appian

Since this was our last full day as a group before some of us had to travel back, Dave originally thought we should keep this day low key. When we discussed scheduling a bike...

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Amalfi Take Two

We made a second attempt getting to Amalfi, and this time we made it. But it was definitely a mixed bag. On the plus side: the Amalfi coast is pretty cool. On the negative...

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A Day Trip to Florence

After being properly fed and rested the night before, we were ready for another try at a train. This time to Florence. This train was at a more reasonable time in the morning, and...

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Amalfi Take One

Our day in Amalfi was here! The day we were most looking forward to. A day of relaxation on the sea seeing the breathtaking views along the coast. And the weather was sunny and...

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Bread and Circus

The saying ‘bread and circus’ stems from Roman times and means if the masses are fed and entertained, they will be kept happy. We had both a bread tour and a circus tour scheduled...

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The Streets of Rome

Our first full day in Rome we spent exploring the streets – first via foot. Our personal tour guide Nicole, who had so much trouble in the streets of Boston just a few months...

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Arrival in Rome

I’m not the best of travelers. I’m happy once I get where I’m going, but until then, I worry. Not necessarily about safety but mainly about getting to the airport on time, making connections,...

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Italy – The Planning

We took a family trip to Rome Italy to visit Nicole who is spending the semester there. I had every intention of taking a few moments each day to journal about the trip. I...

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A Little Break

I took a little break from politics last week. Not a complete break mind you. It’s hard to get away from things like Ossoff and that amazing Washington Post article. But a break nonetheless. ...