Girls in Italy

In and around Italy

Italy, July 2008
Italy, July 2008
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We have been friends for ten years and have visited many awesome places together. We would now like to invite you to experience our first trip to Italy!  We will be visiting Milan, Florence and Rome.  Other than art and history, we are excited to shop, eat and of course have lots and lots of fun!

Route taken and entries written by Girls in Italy

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    Uffizi Gallery - Boboli Gardens

    Florence, Italy | Jun 29 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Our  visit to the Uffizi was fun and very educational.  Here you learn a lot about not only the art work but the artist and the people... Continue reading »
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    Milan

    Milan, Italy | Jul 13 '08 | Reviews: 1
    Beautiful weather, walked the city today.  Lunch and a little shopping.  We had wine with dinner! Continue reading »
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    Sforza Castle

    Milan, Italy | Jul 14 '08 | Reviews: 0
    The Sforza  is a spectacular fortified palace built by the Visconti's and the Sforza's who held sway over Northern Italy between the late Middle... Continue reading »
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    La Scala Opera House

    Milan, Italy | Jul 14 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Today we toured La Scala Opera House and museum.  The building is not spectacular, in fact we passed by it yesterday without knowing what it... Continue reading »
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    Saint Bartholomew - The Last Supper

    Milan, Italy | Jul 15 '08 | Reviews: 0
    This photo is a sculpture of Saint Bartholomew done in 1562 by the artist Marco d'Agrate, it stands near the main altar in the Duomo in Milan.&nb... Continue reading »
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    First Day in Florence

    Florence, Italy | Jul 16 '08 | Reviews: 0
    We left Milan for Florence on the train at noon today. The country surrounding Milan was not very pretty but once you got further south toward Parma,... Continue reading »
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    Duomo Roof

    Milan, Italy | Jul 16 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Our last morning in Milan we walked the roof of the Duomo. As impressive as it is from below, seing the spires, statues and gargoyles up close is even... Continue reading »
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    Fun in Florence - The David

    Florence, Italy | Jul 17 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Today we went shopping, kind of - we took a shuttle to the PRADA outlet, huge warehouse store FULL of bags, cloths, shoes, etc. Prices were not bad bu... Continue reading »
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    Trevi Fountain

    Rome, Italy | Jul 20 '08 | Reviews: 0
    The Trevi fountain was built by the architect Salvi in 1735 and decorated by several artists of Bernini's school. It is the front of a large palace de... Continue reading »
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    The Coloseum

    Rome, Italy | Jul 21 '08 | Reviews: 0
    What an amazing thing to see, the Colosseum is truly impressive.  Even in it's current state of deterioration it is easy to imagine all the histo... Continue reading »
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    Saint Peter's Basilica

    Rome, Italy | Jul 21 '08 | Reviews: 0
    St. Peter's Basilica is a major basilica in Vatican City, an enclave of Rome. St. Peter's was until recently the largest church ever built (it co... Continue reading »
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    Sistine Chapel

    Rome, Italy | Jul 21 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Rome has been incredible from the time we arrived. Our hotel is very nice and Erin, who is a critic of ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING is VERY happy, which if y... Continue reading »
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SuzanneP avatar SuzanneP on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Well it looks like you covered all there is to see in Milan. What do you think of Florence so far. I hope you have time to take a trip into the countryside for the day. Maybe Siena or Lucca. They are fun and quite beautiful. How is the food?? Have you had enough Pizza yet? Enjoy! xo
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Erins dad avatar Erins dad on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
I hope you are not having a hard time communicating. On second thought it might be good for you to learn Italian! Does everyone look like an Italian? Do they look like Al or Frank?Have you had to pay off the mafia yet? Do they hate Americans? I hope you all are having a great time and be careful of those Italian boys. Erin have you met the hermani jonassino's yet? be careful have FUN! Love dad
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karen a avatar karen a on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Hi everyone- Anxious for more stories and pictures. Take care and have fun. P.S. President Bush was in St. Helena yesterday for a short visit.
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Erins dad avatar Erins dad on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Hello Girls! Hope the first couple days were great! I want to hear all about it. I miss you Erin. Love Dad
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SuzanneP avatar SuzanneP on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Hello ladies. Sounds like you are doing all things Italian..shopping, eating and drinking wine! did you see the "Last Supper". I was amazed when I saw it. I had no idea it was so big! Have fun and watch out for those cute Italian boys..no they do not all look like Al and Frank!!! Give us an update soon. Ciao Suzanne
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Tia Bonita avatar Tia Bonita on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
safe travels darlings Happy Birthday Erin!
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Jenny W avatar Jenny W on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
wow your trip sounds amazing! cant wait to see all the pictures and hear some good stories. when do you all come home?? HAVE FUN!
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SuzanneP avatar SuzanneP on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Hi Girls, Hope you are having fun. Happy Belated Birthday Erin! Did you find something fabulous in Milan! Enjoy.
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Auntie Laura avatar Auntie Laura on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Hello Ladies!!! Hope you are enjoying the fabulousness that is Italy! I want you to take many pictures so I can feel like I was there. St. Helena is not the same without you. Safe travels, we love you! Laura and Liam
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karen a avatar karen a on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Have a great time and when you get up from your naps, let everyone know what you did today! Got home friday night and still feeling tired. Sent you an email about some additional places to eat and see.
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Lolo Fish avatar Lolo Fish on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Hope you all had a good flight and that you found each other in Milan!!! I will follow you until I leave myself for France...I love the picture of the girls!!!!
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Lolo Fish avatar Lolo Fish on Jul. 6, 2008 @ 03:16AM said
Heureuse d'apprendre que la troupe est enfin reunie... Sorry Charlotte for all that worriness... What a way to start the trip!!!! So now Enjoy every moment... I hope the worst is history!!!
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