Love this thanks for sharing. Italy is absolutely beautiful, I have also done a tour around Italy with my husband. My favourite cities were Florence , Venice , Verona and of course Rome . Beautiful places, we have some great memories from our trip!
Hi Juliann ~ I thought of you the whole time I was putting together this post -- how you saw the real Italy, not the "touristy" one I saw. I loved our trip, but know there's so much more to Italy. I kept wishing I could be there without the crowds. ha ha!
We loved Italy. While in Sorrento, we heard Andre Boccelli singing from a private party in the hills above our hotel! It was awesome. Loved the Lemoncello tastings that were offered in that quaint city too. There isn’t a city in Italy that isn’t wonderful! We love to travel, even more so now that we are retired.
You are so lucky, Debbie, that your husband loves to travel. Mine wants to watch TV. Grrrr! OMG if I had heard Boccelli sing there, I wouldn't have left. ha ha! The guide did point out a villa along the coast where one of my classmates (Sydne Rome) made a movie with Roman Polanski back in the 70's.
The boat rides the art are beautiful I could travel to Italy. I have a coworker that travels every year to Italy it’s his special place to visit. That you for sharing.
OMG Shari -- your co-worker is so lucky! I can't imagine what all you could learn going every year. I was so overwhelmed with all the history. Thanks for reading... xoxo
Janice ~ the tour company said it was their #1 tour/destination during those days. I'm glad you are enjoying the sites with me again. Part three has southern Italy -- which is gorgeous. PS I've been enjoying your Aging Well blog. Thank you!
Hi Lynn ~ then you already know how awesome this trip can be. Aren't we lucky? The tour company said Italy is their most popular trip. Did you go on a tour or plan your own trip?
Hi Jan, Planned it ourselves.My Niece was getting married in Tuscany a little village called Artimino ( think that’s how you spell it 🤔 ) so we decided too explore it was fabulous beautiful country.Where are you planning going next year?
Oh, Myriam ~ I hope you will share some pictures from Rome after you go in April. Did you do southern Italy -- Sorrento, Capri & Amalfi Coast -- when you went 10 years ago? Sharing pics from there in the third part of this series.
Of course I will share photos. I did not go to the south of Italy. I only had a week's vacation and visited Tuscany, Pisa, Florence, San Gemignano, Siena and Venice. It's a very beautiful memory
Good luck on your trip Jan be careful and be safe always.Enjoy with your friends .Enjoy your retirement days.I am next to go on a cruise with my daughter on December 21-27 to Mexico.I will give you the details when you come back.
Hi Elisa ~ I've already gone on this trip. Thank heavens we went before Covid! We are planning another adventure for next year. Excited for you going on your cruise with your daughter! I have done a cruise to Mexico. Can't wait to hear about yours after you get back. ((Hugs))
This cruise is a Christmas gift from my 2 daughters.One daughter works for WestJet airlines and my other daughter works for Terenea Resort in California.I travel back and forth Canada and California since I pay 50 percent of my flight.I stay in California when winter in Canada.I don’t like snow anymore.(too old to build snowman)
Since I was in high school, and did my research paper on Venice, this has been number 1 on my bucket list! Hopefully someday! Thank you for sharing with us!
Love this thanks for sharing. Italy is absolutely beautiful, I have also done a tour around Italy with my husband. My favourite cities were Florence , Venice , Verona and of course Rome . Beautiful places, we have some great memories from our trip!
That's so awesome your husband wanted to go with you. Beautiful places to be with your special guy! xoxo
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pics ! Trips with friends are the best.
Yes, your trip with girlfriends looked awesome too, Elizabeth! xoxo
Love it Jan. Looks like you had a fabulous time.
Hi Juliann ~ I thought of you the whole time I was putting together this post -- how you saw the real Italy, not the "touristy" one I saw. I loved our trip, but know there's so much more to Italy. I kept wishing I could be there without the crowds. ha ha!
We loved Italy. While in Sorrento, we heard Andre Boccelli singing from a private party in the hills above our hotel! It was awesome. Loved the Lemoncello tastings that were offered in that quaint city too. There isn’t a city in Italy that isn’t wonderful! We love to travel, even more so now that we are retired.
You are so lucky, Debbie, that your husband loves to travel. Mine wants to watch TV. Grrrr! OMG if I had heard Boccelli sing there, I wouldn't have left. ha ha! The guide did point out a villa along the coast where one of my classmates (Sydne Rome) made a movie with Roman Polanski back in the 70's.
Italy is so magical! Love ALl of your pictures!
The boat rides the art are beautiful I could travel to Italy. I have a coworker that travels every year to Italy it’s his special place to visit. That you for sharing.
OMG Shari -- your co-worker is so lucky! I can't imagine what all you could learn going every year. I was so overwhelmed with all the history. Thanks for reading... xoxo
I love Italy so many beautiful places to visit and so grateful I have my families as my tour guide .
Lucy ~ everyone was so friendly there. You are lucky to have family as tour guides. xoxo
I have never been to Italy - thanks for sharing the sites with me.
Janice ~ the tour company said it was their #1 tour/destination during those days. I'm glad you are enjoying the sites with me again. Part three has southern Italy -- which is gorgeous. PS I've been enjoying your Aging Well blog. Thank you!
Great photos Jan, I did Florence,Rome ,Tuscany area of Italy a few years ago with friends.Looking forward to part 2 😊
Hi Lynn ~ then you already know how awesome this trip can be. Aren't we lucky? The tour company said Italy is their most popular trip. Did you go on a tour or plan your own trip?
Hi Jan, Planned it ourselves.My Niece was getting married in Tuscany a little village called Artimino ( think that’s how you spell it 🤔 ) so we decided too explore it was fabulous beautiful country.Where are you planning going next year?
Oh, I bet that was a beautiful wedding!!! Fingers crossed for Greece
It was .... Hope you get to Greece 🤞you’ll love that some beautiful islands there,Skiathos one of my favourites
Thank you Jan for sharing these photos, I went to Italy ten years ago, it's a beautiful country. In April I will go to Rome.
Oh, Myriam ~ I hope you will share some pictures from Rome after you go in April. Did you do southern Italy -- Sorrento, Capri & Amalfi Coast -- when you went 10 years ago? Sharing pics from there in the third part of this series.
Of course I will share photos. I did not go to the south of Italy. I only had a week's vacation and visited Tuscany, Pisa, Florence, San Gemignano, Siena and Venice. It's a very beautiful memory
Good luck on your trip Jan be careful and be safe always.Enjoy with your friends .Enjoy your retirement days.I am next to go on a cruise with my daughter on December 21-27 to Mexico.I will give you the details when you come back.
Hi Elisa ~ I've already gone on this trip. Thank heavens we went before Covid! We are planning another adventure for next year. Excited for you going on your cruise with your daughter! I have done a cruise to Mexico. Can't wait to hear about yours after you get back. ((Hugs))
This cruise is a Christmas gift from my 2 daughters.One daughter works for WestJet airlines and my other daughter works for Terenea Resort in California.I travel back and forth Canada and California since I pay 50 percent of my flight.I stay in California when winter in Canada.I don’t like snow anymore.(too old to build snowman)
Since I was in high school, and did my research paper on Venice, this has been number 1 on my bucket list! Hopefully someday! Thank you for sharing with us!
Patty ~ make sure you check out all 3 blog entries. The third one is on Sorrento, Capri & the Amalfi Coast. You definitely want to go there.
Wonderful!!! Exciting!!! Beautiful!!! (that includes you ladies!!!)