Monthly Archives: June 2016

Italy in review – Questions and answers…

Posted on June 24, 2016 by herktrav

Buffalo, NY So we’re back home and just getting our body clocks back in sync. Thanks to everyone who read along. It makes it much more fun to share the journey with others. Wish it could have been a group … Continue reading →

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Day 34 – From Rome to Home

Posted on June 21, 2016 by herktrav

Buffalo, NY Early morning alarms woke us up at 4:45 am. We need to take showers, pack and check out by 7:00 am when our car arrives to take us to the airport. Everything went smoothly despite our eyes being … Continue reading →

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Day 33 – Pantheon and chill

Posted on June 20, 2016 by herktrav

Rome, Italy Hard to believe but today is our final day in Rome. After all of the walking tours and exploration of the city for the past few days, we decided to make today an easy transition day. We slept … Continue reading →

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Day 32 – Chasing Angels and Demons

Posted on June 19, 2016 by herktrav

Rome, Italy We’ve been looking forward to today’s tour, though after all the walking the last few days my legs aren’t as excited. Being fans of Dan Brown, today we are taking the “Angels and Demons” Tour. We will follow … Continue reading →

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Day 31 – The Colosseum and Roman Forum

Posted on June 18, 2016 by herktrav

Roma, Italy Our tour today will be at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum and promises to be lots of walking. Someone told us that Rome is like lasagne – lots of layers built on top of each … Continue reading →

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Day 30 – Vatican City and the Borghese Gallery

Posted on June 16, 2016 by herktrav

Rome, Italy Early to rise today, we’re scheduled to take the “Pristine Sistine” tour at the Vatican and we have to meet the group at 7:15 am. The Herkeys getting somewhere at 7:15 am? I tell you it’s true! Everyone … Continue reading →

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Day 29 – Exploring Rome

Posted on June 16, 2016 by herktrav

Rome, Italy First day in Rome, so we wanted to get the lay of the land. Usually, we’d try the Hop-on Hop-off bus, but today we decided to walk around. Since we have to meet up with our tour group … Continue reading →

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Day 28 – From Capri to Rome

Posted on June 15, 2016 by herktrav

Rome, Italy Today we leave Capri and head to Rome for the last leg of our journey. We woke up early to clean up and get packed before breakfast. It was a nice, sunny morning so we could enjoy breakfast … Continue reading →

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Day 27 – Last day in Capri

Posted on June 13, 2016 by herktrav

Capri, Italy Our last day in Capri and we still had some sights to see. Started the day with a hearty breakfast before heading out for a walk. Our first stop today will be the Giardini Augusto or Gardens of … Continue reading →

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Day 26 – On the sea and Anacapri

Posted on June 13, 2016 by herktrav

Capri, Italy After yesterday’s rain thwarted our sight seeing, today’s sunshine welcomed a day full of activity. Started out with breakfast overlooking the blue water below. Everything was excellent as anticipated. Elena’s marmalades were delightful and the fresh fruits from … Continue reading →

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Day 25 – Hiding from the rain in Capri

Posted on June 12, 2016 by herktrav

Capri, Italy Well now, in case you wondered if it rains in Capri, let me tell you about our Sunday. Woke up around 5:30 am to a thunderstorm and downpour. Kept us up for a little while before we fell … Continue reading →

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Day 24 – Relaxing in Capri

Posted on June 11, 2016 by herktrav

Capri, Italy Woke up to bright sunshine for our first day in Capri. Breakfast is served out on the back terrace with a beautiful view over the bay towards Mt Vesuvius. Umbrellas provide plenty of shade while you enjoy your … Continue reading →

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Day 23 – Moving on to Capri

Posted on June 10, 2016 by herktrav

Capri, Italy Last time we wake up to our gorgeous view of the sea. After breakfast we’ll be heading to the Isle of Capri. Had a chance to say goodbye to our favorite waiter at breakfast. He has welcomed us … Continue reading →

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Day 22 – Fun in the Positano sun

Posted on June 8, 2016 by herktrav

Positano, Italy Not quite the miracle of Lourdes, but Sue woke up feeling better. Still coughing, but a bit more rested. Hopefully she’ll beat this in a couple days similar to my experience. So down for breakfast. Having just picked … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – A day of rest

Posted on June 7, 2016 by herktrav

Positano, Italy Woke up to Sue feeling terrible. Her cold has her in its grip and isn’t letting go. We went down to breakfast, but it was just a quick cup of tea for her. Headed back up to the … Continue reading →

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