Monthly Archives: May 2011

Thanks to Ocean State Travel

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Myra1010

A special thanks to Natalie Greco of Ocean State Travel on Charles Street in Providence for arranging all my Italy trips.  She does a great job, provides great service both before and during the trip and will customize your trip … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Roma!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Myra1010

Drove to Rome and returned our car without a hitch.  Driving in Rome is somewhat challenging, not so much because of the traffic, but there are so many streets without any rhyme or reason.  Originally cow paths, I guess, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Lunch with the DiPalma’s

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Myra1010

We received an invitation for lunch from my new friends, Maria and Camillo DiPalma.  Dennis and I started the day with a stroll around the village until our cousin Ken and Maureen arrived.  Once they checked in, we all walked … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Alfedena

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Myra1010

Arrived in Alfedena early this afternoon.  Had to wait for a thunderstorm to pass by and then walked to the restaurant La Ruota (the wagon wheel) for a light lunch.  Afterwards we walked to visit my friend from last year, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

La Cacciata

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Myra1010

(I’m catching up on posts so read the Orvieto post first.) Left Florence Thursday morning and drove to Orvieto without a hitch.  (I have to tell you that the GPS has been absolutely wonderful.  Without it, we would probably still … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Orvieto

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Myra1010

After checking into our room (which I will describe later) we headed off to Orvieto, a wonderful medieval town on top of a mountain.  We had been in touch with my cousin Ken and his wife, Maureen, during the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

More Firenze, More Food

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Myra1010

Had a busy day today.  I’ll let Dennis start:  DENNIS: Another day in Florence.  And it was a dandy.   Breakfast was pleasant even if they don’t have eggs.  But, they serve up ham and bread and yogurt and cappuccino and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Road to Firenze

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Myra1010

From Dennis:  We started out the day meeting a very pleasant South African couple, several Aussies and a couple from Michigan.  I’m sure that there are some Italians around too, but, it could be just a rumor. I felt it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Monterosso

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Myra1010

Took the local train today to Monterosso (yes, the railway strike is over).  We opted not to hike the 2 hour trail because the weather is unusually warm, and the 98 stairs to get in and out of our hotel … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Cinque Terre (Vernazza)

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Myra1010

Since no autos are allowed into Cinque Terre, one has to park the car on the outskirts of the towns and take either the train or ferry in.   We opted to park in Levanto, because rumor had it that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment