Category Archives: Italy

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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Italy 2016 – Moving on to Capri

Posted on June 10, 2016 by herktrav

Day 23 – 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 … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Fun in the Positano sun

Posted on June 8, 2016 by herktrav

Day 22 – 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. … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – A day of rest

Posted on June 7, 2016 by herktrav

Day 21 – 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 … Continue reading →

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