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Sat, 12 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [2259]
Got lost, in the rain, in the rough part of Napoli. And this morning things were going so smoothly. I waited around to see if the rain would clear before leaving the hostel, but no, so i went out with my weenie umbrella, found the bus stop for the R4, ... Read more >
Fri, 11 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [383]
Transportation went fairly smooth this a.m. despite a demonstration @ the train station blocking all traffic. Packed train to Napoli. I spent the 2.5 hr ride enjoying the landscape; old ruins just outside of Rome, lots of farms & mountains.... Read more >
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [415]
I was planning on taking a day trip to Tivoli today, but after yesterday I really wanted to explore Rome more. I didn't plan enough time here to do both, so since Tivoli would mean having to deal with buses & trains, I chose to spend the day getting ... Read more >
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 | By annarisa | Views [743] | Comments [9]
Well it’s been about a week since my last update, but I can’t say I’ve really had any life changing experiences in the last seven days (such as avoiding more traumatic deaths by Italian dogs) so if you’re looking for stories of ... Read more >
Wed, 9 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [493]
I thought it would be nice to start the day out visiting St. Peter's since it's fairly close to the hostel. I got there & there was a massive crowd, all waiting for the Pope, who was scheduled to arrive shortly. I must be following him, or he's ... Read more >
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Tue, 8 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [332]
Wild, going from tranquil Perugia with its country views of rolling green hills, to busy, traffic-jammed, gritty Rome. 3 hr train ride, followed by a packed bus, and then a walk along the Tevere to my hostel. My back is not happy tonight. After checking ... Read more >
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [663]
I got really lucky with the weather today. It rained this morning, but by midday the sun came out and it was beautiful-made for a wonderful day in Assisi. The bus from the train station was very easy (unlike Spoleto), probably because it sees far more ... Read more >
Sun, 6 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [361]
There was a little market in one of the piazzas this morning, I wasn't going to buy anything b/c I'd have to carry it around all day, but I couldn't resist a gorgeous loaf of bread and some fall apples. I also watched some sort of religious procession-... Read more >
Sun, 6 Oct 2013 | By etak91 | Views [280]
A week in Italy had it all - wine, food, ruins, scary cliff top roads.
The first few nights was spent in Rome with Sam rediscovering this ancient city. We drank on the Spanish steps, visited the Colosseum, discovered Italian wine, devoured ... Read more >
Sat, 5 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [571]
I am in love with Perugia. Even on a rainy day, I just wanted to wander the streets and explore all the little alleys and stairways. It is just so beautiful and alluring. It's a maze, with hills and stairs and alleys and archways and bridges and escalators, ... Read more >
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [609]
Had to buy a scarf & gloves since its cold in Umbria. Took a train to Spoleto, passed through Assisi, the whole town is out with peace flags and signs, awaiting the Pope. I am not doing well with transportation. I missed the bus up to Spoleto ... Read more >
Thu, 3 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [368]
Oh my goodness, it is chilly in Perugia! And of course I didn't pack anything warm. Tough to do a 7 week trip with only a backpack worth of stuff. I figured out how to get a bus to Gubbio today, so that is my destination. I really want to go to Assisi ... Read more >
Wed, 2 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [208]
Well that was confusing. I took a train from Firenze to Terontola to transfer for a train to Perugia, since there were no direct lines. Got off the train @ Terontola, only to get back on the same train to go to Perugia. Now to figure out how to get ... Read more >
Wed, 2 Oct 2013 | By annarisa | Views [1946] | Comments [13]
One thing you should know about Macerata if you’re ever planning on coming here is that it is a town swarming with dogs. Big dogs, little dogs—all over the place! Of course, you guys know me, the biggest dog lover out there, so this poses ... Read more >
Tue, 1 Oct 2013 | By vangonza13 | Views [161]
I found another wonderful market today. Took the train to Poggibonsi to catch a bus to San Gimignano, but got distracted when I got off the train because of the multiple vendors & outdoor market across the station. All the produce looked amazing, ... Read more >
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