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Italy 2016 – Pantheon and chill

Posted on June 20, 2016 by herktrav

Day 33 – 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 … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Chasing Angels and Demons

Posted on June 19, 2016 by herktrav

Day 32 – 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. … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – The Colosseum and Roman Forum

Posted on June 18, 2016 by herktrav

Day 31 – 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 … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Vatican City and the Borghese Gallery

Posted on June 16, 2016 by herktrav

Day 30 – 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 … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Exploring Rome

Posted on June 16, 2016 by herktrav

Day 29 – 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 … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – From Capri to Rome

Posted on June 15, 2016 by herktrav

Day 28 – 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 … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Last day in Capri

Posted on June 13, 2016 by herktrav

Day 27 – 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 … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – On the sea and Anacapri

Posted on June 13, 2016 by herktrav

Day 26 – Capri, Italy After yesterday’s rain thwarted our sight seeing, today’s sunshine welcomed a day full of activity. We started out with breakfast overlooking the blue water below. Everything was excellent as anticipated. Elena’s marmalades were delightful and … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Hiding from the rain in Capri

Posted on June 12, 2016 by herktrav

Day 25 – 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 … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Relaxing in Capri

Posted on June 11, 2016 by herktrav

Day 24 – 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 … Continue reading →

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