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Photo Journal: Art Treasures of Florence #travel #florence #italy

Photo Journal: Art Treasures of Florence #travel #florence #italy

Photo Journal: Piazza della Signoria, Florence #travel #florence #italy

Photo Journal: Piazza della Signoria, Florence #travel #florence #italy

Photo Journal: Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence #travel #florence #italy

Photo Journal: Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence #travel #florence #italy

Photo Journal: Capitoline Museums, Rome #travel #rome #museum

Photo Journal: Capitoline Museums, Rome #travel #rome #museum

Rome Photo Journal #travel #rome #italy

Rome Photo Journal #travel #rome #italy

Wanderings n Europe #travel #europe #london

Wanderings n Europe #travel #europe #london

Welcome to Rome!

Welcome to Rome!

Very old rocks and things to ponder! #travel #rome

Very old rocks and things to ponder! #travel #rome

Look at the cute little mechanical drum! #travel #sorrento

Look at the cute little mechanical drum! #travel #sorrento

Little, cozy dining places in Sorrento... #travel #sorrento

Little, cozy dining places in Sorrento... #travel #sorrento

t's "Sassy" the Sorrento seagull again! #travel

t's "Sassy" the Sorrento seagull again! #travel

Live from Sorrento, it's Saturday Night! #travel

Live from Sorrento, it's Saturday Night! #travel

Doing the laundry in Sorrento...

Doing the laundry in Sorrento...

How cute is this! #travel #sorrento

How cute is this! #travel #sorrento

The little drum that can! #travel #sorrento

The little drum that can! #travel #sorrento

Sorrento getting ready for Christmas #travel #sorrento #christmas

Sorrento getting ready for Christmas #travel #sorrento #christmas

Street musicians in Sorrento #travel #sorrento

Street musicians in Sorrento #travel #sorrento

You cannot help but put on a happy face in Sorrento! #travel #sorrento

You cannot help but put on a happy face in Sorrento! #travel #sorrento

Life is all about building memories #travel #sorrento

Life is all about building memories #travel #sorrento

Morning walk, grand scenery...in Sorrento! #travel

Morning walk, grand scenery...in Sorrento! #travel

Pluck the oranges off the tree for hotel breakfast. #travel

Pluck the oranges off the tree for hotel breakfast. #travel

Cute, little breakfast area In Sorrento hotel. #travel #sorrento

Cute, little breakfast area In Sorrento hotel. #travel #sorrento

"Sassy" the Sorrento seagull... #travel

"Sassy" the Sorrento seagull... #travel

Take a scenic walk or take the Choo-choo! #travel #sorrento

Take a scenic walk or take the Choo-choo! #travel #sorrento

Two choices--not sure what we are going to do! #travel #sorrento

Two choices--not sure what we are going to do! #travel #sorrento

Up and up we go, from Marian Piccolo, in Sorrento! #travel

Up and up we go, from Marian Piccolo, in Sorrento! #travel

...especially if you're driving and not paying attention! #travel #sorrento

...especially if you're driving and not paying attention! #travel #sorrento

Quiet, November season in Sorrento without all the crowds #travel #sorrento

Quiet, November season in Sorrento without all the crowds #travel #sorrento

A scenic walk to the marina in Sorrento. #travel

A scenic walk to the marina in Sorrento. #travel

Gorgeous morning in Sorrento! #travel

Gorgeous morning in Sorrento! #travel

You cannot watch the parade go by if you're in the parade! #travel

You cannot watch the parade go by if you're in the parade! #travel

Rooftop dinner in Sorrento with the lights of Naples in the distance... #travel

Rooftop dinner in Sorrento with the lights of Naples in the distance... #travel

Racing towards Napoli on fast train...

Racing towards Napoli on fast train...

Magical "Spanish Steps" at night. #travel

Magical "Spanish Steps" at night. #travel

Very busy street across from the Spanish Steps in Rome #travel

Very busy street across from the Spanish Steps in Rome #travel

Saying goodbye to Venice! #travel

Saying goodbye to Venice! #travel

Retracing Katherine Hepburn's steps in Venice from Summertime #travel

Retracing Katherine Hepburn's steps in Venice from Summertime #travel

Great view from the wooden bridge across from The Accademia in Venice #travel

Great view from the wooden bridge across from The Accademia in Venice #travel

How to enjoy yourself in Venice on a gondola ride! #travel

How to enjoy yourself in Venice on a gondola ride! #travel

View of traffic from Rialto Bridge in Venice. #travel

View of traffic from Rialto Bridge in Venice. #travel

Night time near the Rialto Bridge. #travel

Night time near the Rialto Bridge. #travel

How to buy a pear! #travel

How to buy a pear! #travel

Stunning view coming out of train station in Venice! #travel

Stunning view coming out of train station in Venice! #travel

St. Mark's Square, half in shadows and half in sunlight! #travel

St. Mark's Square, half in shadows and half in sunlight! #travel

Kids having fun with pigeons in St. Mark's Square in Venice!

Kids having fun with pigeons in St. Mark's Square in Venice!

A long painting by Tiepolo at the Accademia in Venice!

A long painting by Tiepolo at the Accademia in Venice!

A gull encroaches and complains in St. Mark's Square! #travel

A gull encroaches and complains in St. Mark's Square! #travel

The pigeons of St. Mark's Square in Venice! #travel

The pigeons of St. Mark's Square in Venice! #travel

Gondola ride and the magnificent Rialto Bridge! #travel

Gondola ride and the magnificent Rialto Bridge! #travel

Let the cats sleep!

Let the cats sleep!

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part xii --Ready to order #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part xii --Ready to order #travel

The quest for "pasta to go" in Venice -- A journey with many twists and turns!

The quest for "pasta to go" in Venice -- A journey with many twists and turns!

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part xi #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part xi #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part x #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part x #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part ix #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part ix #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part viii #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part viii #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part vii. #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part vii. #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part vi. #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part vi. #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part v.

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part v.

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part iv. #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part iv. #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part iii #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part iii #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part ii #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part ii #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part I #travel

In search of "pasta to go" in Venice--following directions--part I #travel

Place filled with charm, iconic views, and activity! #travel

Place filled with charm, iconic views, and activity! #travel

St. Mark's Square in Venice--no place like it! #travel

St. Mark's Square in Venice--no place like it! #travel

15-minute walk from hotel to the "Ballroom of Europe"

15-minute walk from hotel to the "Ballroom of Europe"

Looking for adventure in the tiny streets of Venice! #travel

Looking for adventure in the tiny streets of Venice! #travel

Camera sweep anywhere in Venice, and there'll be a bridge! #travel

Camera sweep anywhere in Venice, and there'll be a bridge! #travel

Charming little nook in Venice has a historical building! #travel

Charming little nook in Venice has a historical building! #travel

Charming little street -- canal, that is -- view from breakfast room! #travel

Charming little street -- canal, that is -- view from breakfast room! #travel

What a setting! #travel

What a setting! #travel

Lady with cigarette and dog in Via Margutta, Rome #travel

Lady with cigarette and dog in Via Margutta, Rome #travel

Camera sweep Capitoline Museum, Rome #travel

Camera sweep Capitoline Museum, Rome #travel

Henry the eighth I am, I am... #travel

Henry the eighth I am, I am... #travel

Back to visit my favorite La Fornarina in Rome! #travel

Back to visit my favorite La Fornarina in Rome! #travel

Stunning beginning to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence #travel

Stunning beginning to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence #travel

This is where a long, tiny, winding path took us to in Sorrento! #travel

This is where a long, tiny, winding path took us to in Sorrento! #travel

Decided to have lunch at the Marina Grande in Sorrento. #travel

Decided to have lunch at the Marina Grande in Sorrento. #travel

Where will this path in Sorrento take us to? #travel

Where will this path in Sorrento take us to? #travel

Up and up we go, in Sorrento--for a grand view! #travel

Up and up we go, in Sorrento--for a grand view! #travel

Rome awash in fountains! #travel

Rome awash in fountains! #travel

Most beautiful fountain in the world #travel

Most beautiful fountain in the world #travel

Beautiful fountains of Piazza Navona--a dreamscape #travel

Beautiful fountains of Piazza Navona--a dreamscape #travel

Most wonderful piazza in Rome #travel

Most wonderful piazza in Rome #travel

Piazza Tasso--image unveiled & procession starts #travel

Piazza Tasso--image unveiled & procession starts #travel

Piazza Tasso in Sorrento--a "happening" place #travel

Piazza Tasso in Sorrento--a "happening" place #travel

Large gathering at Piazza Tasso in Sorrento

Large gathering at Piazza Tasso in Sorrento

Piazza Tasso in Sorrento--Madonna image to arrive. #travel

Piazza Tasso in Sorrento--Madonna image to arrive. #travel

Charming trolley ride in Sorrento #travel

Charming trolley ride in Sorrento #travel

"Dream Plate" & Million-dollar view #travel

"Dream Plate" & Million-dollar view #travel

Student visitors to Rome--a bevy of them!

Student visitors to Rome--a bevy of them!

Camera sweep inside The Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. #travel

Camera sweep inside The Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. #travel

Interesting fountain!

Interesting fountain!

Line of people waiting to look through the secret keyhole. #travel

Line of people waiting to look through the secret keyhole. #travel

Looking for the secret keyhole in Rome! #travel

Looking for the secret keyhole in Rome! #travel

A gathering of “Herbies” in Rome! #travel

A gathering of “Herbies” in Rome! #travel

A hundred chariot races per day! #travel

A hundred chariot races per day! #travel

Circus Maximus in Rome--epic scenes of chariot races #travel

Circus Maximus in Rome--epic scenes of chariot races #travel

Beautiful little fountain in a cloister #travel

Beautiful little fountain in a cloister #travel

Big crowd inside McDonald's near the Spanish Steps in Rome #travel

Big crowd inside McDonald's near the Spanish Steps in Rome #travel

Bring on the lions! #travel #firenze

Bring on the lions! #travel #firenze

Freshest orange juice you can get--hotel breakfast in Rome

Freshest orange juice you can get--hotel breakfast in Rome

Extreme fashion? #travel

Extreme fashion? #travel

Arriving in style with a Klippity Klop... #travel

Arriving in style with a Klippity Klop... #travel

Julius Caesar and all the other Roman "big shots" #travel

Julius Caesar and all the other Roman "big shots" #travel

Of bygone days... #travel

Of bygone days... #travel

Camera sweep, Roman Forum #travel

Camera sweep, Roman Forum #travel

Temple of Vesta, Rome #travel

Temple of Vesta, Rome #travel

Street musicians at the Roman Forum + camera sweep

Street musicians at the Roman Forum + camera sweep

Rome is a Diet Plan! #travel

Rome is a Diet Plan! #travel

Row, row, row your boat...in the Arno. #travel

Row, row, row your boat...in the Arno. #travel

Beautiful "Baptistry" in Florence #

Beautiful "Baptistry" in Florence #

Too much for the eyes!

Too much for the eyes!

What the "eye" of the Tiber sees #travel

What the "eye" of the Tiber sees #travel

Signs of Christmas

Signs of Christmas

Modest lodging in Florence...charming and rustic #travel

Modest lodging in Florence...charming and rustic #travel

Street music and grand marble! #travel

Street music and grand marble! #travel

Camera sweep street scene near Ponte Vecchio in Florence #travel

Camera sweep street scene near Ponte Vecchio in Florence #travel

Wife of restaurant owner

Wife of restaurant owner

Camera sweep Pitti Palace, Florence #travel

Camera sweep Pitti Palace, Florence #travel

What drew me to this painting...

What drew me to this painting...

Fall in Florence

Fall in Florence

Grocery store experience in Rome

Grocery store experience in Rome

Getting a haircut in Florence--it's an experience!

Getting a haircut in Florence--it's an experience!

Klippity Klop in Florence

Klippity Klop in Florence

Love merry-go-rounds!

Love merry-go-rounds!

Hand of the master at work #travel

Hand of the master at work #travel

Street music is everywhere in Florence! #travel

Street music is everywhere in Florence! #travel

Perspective! #travel

Perspective! #travel

Rear view of a masterpiece! #travel

Rear view of a masterpiece! #travel

A surprise here, a surprise there! ... all in one room #travel

A surprise here, a surprise there! ... all in one room #travel

Weather outside is frightful, but the food is delightful... #travel

Weather outside is frightful, but the food is delightful... #travel

Giotto's frescoes show a lot of damage #travel

Giotto's frescoes show a lot of damage #travel

Band performing at Piazza della Signoria in Florence #travel

Band performing at Piazza della Signoria in Florence #travel

Camera sweep inside the Bargello in Florence #travel

Camera sweep inside the Bargello in Florence #travel

Large crowd absolutely mesmerized! #travel

Large crowd absolutely mesmerized! #travel

He is gorgeous and stunning as ever! #travel

He is gorgeous and stunning as ever! #travel

Gorgeous sunset from the Ponte Vecchio #travel

Gorgeous sunset from the Ponte Vecchio #travel

The colors are amazing...how they have preserved! #travel

The colors are amazing...how they have preserved! #travel

Students learning about art #travel

Students learning about art #travel

Buonasera from Florence...#travel

Buonasera from Florence...#travel

Such a lovely bridge to cross...the Ponte Vecchio...

Such a lovely bridge to cross...the Ponte Vecchio...

Big crowd in front of Michelangelo painting... #travel

Big crowd in front of Michelangelo painting... #travel

The Arno flows quietly by... #travel

The Arno flows quietly by... #travel

Da Vinci room always crowded at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence #travel

Da Vinci room always crowded at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence #travel

School-age children learning about great art in Florence #travel

School-age children learning about great art in Florence #travel

Bg flag goes up for big event in Florence! #travel

Bg flag goes up for big event in Florence! #travel

Carpe Diem! Gather ye rosebuds while ye may...

Carpe Diem! Gather ye rosebuds while ye may...

Looking at Florence from way on high! #travel #rometravel #automobile #rome

Looking at Florence from way on high! #travel #rometravel #automobile #rome

Off to the convent in Fiesole for a lovely view of Florence #travel

Off to the convent in Fiesole for a lovely view of Florence #travel

Bus ride to Fiesole...beautiful views on both sides #travel

Bus ride to Fiesole...beautiful views on both sides #travel

Off to Fiesole...bus #7 #travel

Off to Fiesole...bus #7 #travel

What a location for an al fresco meal in Florence! #travel

What a location for an al fresco meal in Florence! #travel

If you come to Florence, you must rub the pig's snout for good luck! #travel

If you come to Florence, you must rub the pig's snout for good luck! #travel

Grand architecture all over the place in Rome #travel

Grand architecture all over the place in Rome #travel

Not bad for complimentary breakfast at Rome hotel #travel

Not bad for complimentary breakfast at Rome hotel #travel

Balcony restaurant facing Ponte Vecchio...and great food!

Balcony restaurant facing Ponte Vecchio...and great food!

Lunch, Italian style #travel

Lunch, Italian style #travel

Thousands of wishes! #travel

Thousands of wishes! #travel

Spanish Steps at night, made for lovers! #travel

Spanish Steps at night, made for lovers! #travel

Trevi -- beautiful as eternity! #travel

Trevi -- beautiful as eternity! #travel

Make a wish at Trevi Fountain #travel

Make a wish at Trevi Fountain #travel

Large crowd at Trevi Fountain #travel

Large crowd at Trevi Fountain #travel

Rome keeps on giving! #travel

Rome keeps on giving! #travel

Inside of Pantheon bathed in natural sunlight #travel

Inside of Pantheon bathed in natural sunlight #travel

Camera sweep inside the Pantheon in Rome #travel

Camera sweep inside the Pantheon in Rome #travel

Just a regular street in Rome, until you get to the end! #travel

Just a regular street in Rome, until you get to the end! #travel

Pantheon on a lovely, sunny day in Rome #travel

Pantheon on a lovely, sunny day in Rome #travel

Side-view of the Pantheon in Rome #travel

Side-view of the Pantheon in Rome #travel

The sheer magic of Piazza Navona in Rome! #travel

The sheer magic of Piazza Navona in Rome! #travel

Walking to Piazza Navona from hotel -- street scene and traffic #travel

Walking to Piazza Navona from hotel -- street scene and traffic #travel

Big crowds at the Spanish Steps in Rome! #shorts #travel

Big crowds at the Spanish Steps in Rome! #shorts #travel

This alley leads to the Spanish Steps from Metro Spagna #travel

This alley leads to the Spanish Steps from Metro Spagna #travel

Happy to be among the hustle and bustle of Rome #travel

Happy to be among the hustle and bustle of Rome #travel

In Rome with a 3-day pass bought from the tabacchi at Termini Station #travel

In Rome with a 3-day pass bought from the tabacchi at Termini Station #travel

Best way to get to Termini Station from the airport in Rome

Best way to get to Termini Station from the airport in Rome

OK...onward! Rome, here we come! #travel

OK...onward! Rome, here we come! #travel

Piazza della Repubblica puts on its charm at night

Piazza della Repubblica puts on its charm at night

All magic--looking up and looking around!

All magic--looking up and looking around!

Trafalgar Square always humming!

Trafalgar Square always humming!

Fountains galore at Tivoli Gardens! #travel

Fountains galore at Tivoli Gardens! #travel

Three Coins in a Fountain -- Tivoli Gardens, near Rome #travel

Three Coins in a Fountain -- Tivoli Gardens, near Rome #travel

Beautiful Italian police horses getting their shoes fitted #travel

Beautiful Italian police horses getting their shoes fitted #travel

Rome: the majesty and grandeur of it all, everywhere you turn,# every place you look!travel

Rome: the majesty and grandeur of it all, everywhere you turn,# every place you look!travel

Great fountains at Tivoli Gardens near Rome #travel

Great fountains at Tivoli Gardens near Rome #travel

Just an itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny "free beach" in Rome #travel

Just an itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny "free beach" in Rome #travel

Locking up your "love" in Venice #travel

Locking up your "love" in Venice #travel

Trapped in the narrow alleyways of Venice #travel

Trapped in the narrow alleyways of Venice #travel

The glassblowers of Murano are amazing #travel

The glassblowers of Murano are amazing #travel

Feeding this friendly horse some carrots in Florence #travel

Feeding this friendly horse some carrots in Florence #travel

Large grocery store at one end of Ponte Vecchio in Florence #travel

Large grocery store at one end of Ponte Vecchio in Florence #travel

Crowded via Santa Maria on the way to the iconic Ponte Vecchio in Florence #travel

Crowded via Santa Maria on the way to the iconic Ponte Vecchio in Florence #travel

Enjoying nature's free gift on the hike up to Piazzale Michelangelo #travel

Enjoying nature's free gift on the hike up to Piazzale Michelangelo #travel

Spectacular view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo #travel

Spectacular view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo #travel

"Bridge of Sighs" in Venice--simply breathtaking! #travel

"Bridge of Sighs" in Venice--simply breathtaking! #travel

St. Mark's Square in Venice at night, all lit up! #travel

St. Mark's Square in Venice at night, all lit up! #travel

Rialto Market, Venice--a bustling place!

Rialto Market, Venice--a bustling place!

Vaporetto ride Rialto Market to Piazzale Roma -- always a charm! #travel

Vaporetto ride Rialto Market to Piazzale Roma -- always a charm! #travel

What a view from Burger King in Venice! #travel

What a view from Burger King in Venice! #travel

Italian film crew "have words"--Italian style, of course!

Italian film crew "have words"--Italian style, of course!