Ciao Bella

Sunset over the Basilica

Gelato, canals, wine, cobblestone walkways, pizza, Ancient Italian history…yes please! I was fortunate enough to spend 10 spectacular days during my Semana Santa (spring break) in Italy.

Italy is undeniably one of the most gorgeous countries, rich with many historical stories to be shared. Due to the size, complexity and beauty of the coliseum, cathedrals, bridges, buildings, ceilings, and the Vatican, I am impressed with the Italians know-how to construct such beauty, 2,000 years ago. The sunsets at night, blew me away the Venetian skies wowed me and the delicious Italian food had me walking non-stop!

Highlights from the trip:

1. Sustine Chapel- sat and admired it for 30 minutes.
2. St. Peter’s Cathedral
3. The million and one bridges and canals in Venice.
4. Pizza slice sold by the weight and eaten on the street.
5. Pointe Vecchio in Florence.
6. Hiking up to the small Renaissance town in Greve in Chianti.
7. All the GELATO! (oh yes, we ate it everyday)
8. Sunset over the Basilica in Rome.
9. The thousands of miles walked.
10. The train rides we took between each city, enjoying the green, rolling hills of the countryside.
11. Venice’s cathedral- miniature, golden, hand placed mosaic tiles, cover the inside.

Greve in Chianti

Replica of David and the SKY

Duomo in Florence



Leaning Tower in Pisa

Venice

Arc de Constantine and the Coliseum

GELATO!



I am grateful for the opportunity I was given to travel throughout Italy and I have my travel buddy Katie, to thank. Thank you for making this so enjoyable and memorable. We will be back...next stop...gondola rides with our husbands?! haha!