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May 11, 2019 We have had a total layabout today, both being tired from all the traveling and sightseeing. We did manage to make it to the little grocery store for more water, they are closed tomorrow, Sunday. While we were there we were enticed by beautiful strawberries. We all know what those are like,… Read more….

May 10, 2019 The drive from Nice went smoothly except for a little oop’s at the first toll booth, where we got in the wrong lane and were stuck until a nice woman opened the toll gate for us. After that Suzanne the intrepid navigator got it figured out so there weren’t anymore embarrassing incidents.… Read more….

May 9, 2019 Feeling very brave after our little city bus ride yesterday, we decided to find (with the help of the front desk) bus 400 from Nice to St. Paul de Vence. This famous little medieval, fortified hill village was home to Chagall when he was in his 80’s. The village is near Matisse’s… Read more….

May 8, 2019 Up fairly early, but pretty low energy, which always seems to be the case right after a travel day. Got ourselves up and dressed, then headed out to find a little breakfast. Last nights dinner was so rich that my stomach and I decided simple was better. Suzanne was a good sport… Read more….

May 7, 2019 The last night in Santa Margherita we picked up our clean laundry, Hallelujah!!! Then stopped at a bar for a glass of wine and Campari soda before our favorite restaurant opened. The wine was 8 euros and the soda was 7. They gave us a little glass of carrot sticks, a larger… Read more….

May 6, 2019 When traveling I’ve found that plans are always subject to change. Today was one of those days. The original plan was to go to the Cinque Terra to hike between two of the five little villages tucked between the headlands. Last night the hotel informed us that the police weren’t allowing hiking… Read more….

May 5, 2019 Woke up to pouring rain this morning, beating so hard on the window that it sounded like hail. We are taking our day off from sightseeing and taking it easy for most of the day. Here are some more photos from our stay in Santa Marghertia Ligure. These little mechanized rides for… Read more….

May 4, 2019 An extensive breakfast buffet at the hotel, one of the best of the trip. Breakfast was a fascinating visual experience, watching the slim and beautiful people. Definitely high fashion, the young woman sitting next to us in her short Fendi dress (I know it was Fendi, because it was written all over… Read more….

May 3, 2019 We survived the Milano Centrale Train Station, found the right level for our train platform and managed to heft our bulging luggage on board. I hope this is a lesson learned about packing and train travel, less is better. The trains are to the left and there are at least two floors… Read more….

May 1, 2019 continued…. May 1st is Labor Day in Italy, a national holiday. Fortunately we are in the big city, so attractions and restaurants are still open. But, out in the country everything is closed down with few exceptions. After lunch we moved on to the Duomo Museum. This museum was opened in 1953… Read more….

May 11, 2019 We have had a total layabout today, both being tired from all the traveling and sightseeing. We did manage to make it to the little grocery store for more water, they are closed tomorrow, Sunday. While we were there we were enticed by beautiful strawberries. We all know what those are like,… Read more….

May 10, 2019 The drive from Nice went smoothly except for a little oop’s at the first toll booth, where we got in the wrong lane and were stuck until a nice woman opened the toll gate for us. After that Suzanne the intrepid navigator got it figured out so there weren’t anymore embarrassing incidents.… Read more….

May 9, 2019 Feeling very brave after our little city bus ride yesterday, we decided to find (with the help of the front desk) bus 400 from Nice to St. Paul de Vence. This famous little medieval, fortified hill village was home to Chagall when he was in his 80’s. The village is near Matisse’s… Read more….

May 8, 2019 Up fairly early, but pretty low energy, which always seems to be the case right after a travel day. Got ourselves up and dressed, then headed out to find a little breakfast. Last nights dinner was so rich that my stomach and I decided simple was better. Suzanne was a good sport… Read more….

May 7, 2019 The last night in Santa Margherita we picked up our clean laundry, Hallelujah!!! Then stopped at a bar for a glass of wine and Campari soda before our favorite restaurant opened. The wine was 8 euros and the soda was 7. They gave us a little glass of carrot sticks, a larger… Read more….

May 6, 2019 When traveling I’ve found that plans are always subject to change. Today was one of those days. The original plan was to go to the Cinque Terra to hike between two of the five little villages tucked between the headlands. Last night the hotel informed us that the police weren’t allowing hiking… Read more….

May 5, 2019 Woke up to pouring rain this morning, beating so hard on the window that it sounded like hail. We are taking our day off from sightseeing and taking it easy for most of the day. Here are some more photos from our stay in Santa Marghertia Ligure. These little mechanized rides for… Read more….

May 4, 2019 An extensive breakfast buffet at the hotel, one of the best of the trip. Breakfast was a fascinating visual experience, watching the slim and beautiful people. Definitely high fashion, the young woman sitting next to us in her short Fendi dress (I know it was Fendi, because it was written all over… Read more….

May 3, 2019 We survived the Milano Centrale Train Station, found the right level for our train platform and managed to heft our bulging luggage on board. I hope this is a lesson learned about packing and train travel, less is better. The trains are to the left and there are at least two floors… Read more….

May 1, 2019 continued…. May 1st is Labor Day in Italy, a national holiday. Fortunately we are in the big city, so attractions and restaurants are still open. But, out in the country everything is closed down with few exceptions. After lunch we moved on to the Duomo Museum. This museum was opened in 1953… Read more….

May 11, 2019 We have had a total layabout today, both being tired from all the traveling and sightseeing. We did manage to make it to the little grocery store for more water, they are closed tomorrow, Sunday. While we were there we were enticed by beautiful strawberries. We all know what those are like,… Read more….

May 10, 2019 The drive from Nice went smoothly except for a little oop’s at the first toll booth, where we got in the wrong lane and were stuck until a nice woman opened the toll gate for us. After that Suzanne the intrepid navigator got it figured out so there weren’t anymore embarrassing incidents.… Read more….

May 9, 2019 Feeling very brave after our little city bus ride yesterday, we decided to find (with the help of the front desk) bus 400 from Nice to St. Paul de Vence. This famous little medieval, fortified hill village was home to Chagall when he was in his 80’s. The village is near Matisse’s… Read more….

May 8, 2019 Up fairly early, but pretty low energy, which always seems to be the case right after a travel day. Got ourselves up and dressed, then headed out to find a little breakfast. Last nights dinner was so rich that my stomach and I decided simple was better. Suzanne was a good sport… Read more….

May 7, 2019 The last night in Santa Margherita we picked up our clean laundry, Hallelujah!!! Then stopped at a bar for a glass of wine and Campari soda before our favorite restaurant opened. The wine was 8 euros and the soda was 7. They gave us a little glass of carrot sticks, a larger… Read more….

May 6, 2019 When traveling I’ve found that plans are always subject to change. Today was one of those days. The original plan was to go to the Cinque Terra to hike between two of the five little villages tucked between the headlands. Last night the hotel informed us that the police weren’t allowing hiking… Read more….

May 5, 2019 Woke up to pouring rain this morning, beating so hard on the window that it sounded like hail. We are taking our day off from sightseeing and taking it easy for most of the day. Here are some more photos from our stay in Santa Marghertia Ligure. These little mechanized rides for… Read more….

May 4, 2019 An extensive breakfast buffet at the hotel, one of the best of the trip. Breakfast was a fascinating visual experience, watching the slim and beautiful people. Definitely high fashion, the young woman sitting next to us in her short Fendi dress (I know it was Fendi, because it was written all over… Read more….

May 3, 2019 We survived the Milano Centrale Train Station, found the right level for our train platform and managed to heft our bulging luggage on board. I hope this is a lesson learned about packing and train travel, less is better. The trains are to the left and there are at least two floors… Read more….

May 1, 2019 continued…. May 1st is Labor Day in Italy, a national holiday. Fortunately we are in the big city, so attractions and restaurants are still open. But, out in the country everything is closed down with few exceptions. After lunch we moved on to the Duomo Museum. This museum was opened in 1953… Read more….