Our Journey to Italia 2005
In and around Italy
On September 8, 2005, we embarked on our very first trip to Europe together. It was my first time, and my husband hadn't been over since he was 6 (some 28 years earlier).
We would be gone for a short 19 days, and were determined to make the most of it. We began in Milano with my husband's aunt, went over to the Veneto to visit the rest of the family, ate our way down to Positano, and finished in Roma.
This is the story of our delightful trip.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler In love with Italia
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1
At Last, we have arrived.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
After some delay at London Heathrow, we finally arrived at Malpensa airport. We were so anxious... Continue reading »
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2
Power Visit: Visiting, Sightseeing, and Sad Goodbyes
DAY 1: FAMILY REUNION
Following some slight confusion at the train station, we were on our way. Zia Pinuccia, J... Continue reading »
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3
Into the Clutches of Mistress Venezia
DAY 1: A BITTERSWEET BEGINNING
Like the Andrea Bocelli song, it was "Time to Say Goodbye" to our wonderful new found... Continue reading »
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4
The Cinque Terre - The car-free riviera
Day 1: VENEZIA TO VERNAZZA
We arose early in Venezia so we could get to the train station for our 9:30 a.m. train to... Continue reading »
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5
A Date With David, The Boticellis & Some Really Aggressive Pigeons
DAY 1: VERNAZZA - FIRENZE
What's happening? I feel strange. Could it be? No. Am I turning int... Continue reading »
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6
Bella Umbria!
DAY 1: FIRENZE TO ASSISI
We arrived on the train, by shortly after lunch. Hopped a bus up the hill to the old t... Continue reading »
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7
Limoncello & The High Life
DAY 1: ASSISI TO SORRENTO
It was an uneventful trip from Assisi to Napoli, with two train changes, one in Spolet... Continue reading »
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8
Roma & Ruins
DAY 1: SORRENTO TO ROMA
Another trip on the Circumvesuviana, a quick change in Napoli, and a fairly long train ride,... Continue reading »
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9
Homeward Bound
ROME - HOME
While I finished getting ready Johnny went down to the front desk to order a taxi for the airport. ... Continue reading »
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