Italy 2025
I was researching things to do in the Assisi area when I stumbled across a blog that insisted we had to see the cathedral in Orvieto. So, we decided to … Read More “Orvieto” »
Author: Debbie Kochel
Italy 2025
Jim and I headed off to Ancona on a gorgeous, sunny day. The drive was beautiful, but when we arrived at our rental, we gasped—then burst out laughing. Basically, caveat … Read More “One night only, Ancona” »
Italy 2025
Certain that my clavicle is broken, we head into the ER for confirmation. We arrive at the emergency room. It is paid parking, we get a ticket and head in. … Read More “A day in the ER” »
Italy 2025
Our goal was to be on the road by 9:30 or 10. I think we left at 9:45. Good job! Our next stop is Mestre, which is just 10 minutes … Read More “We had a break in the weather, and a clavicle too” »
Italy 2025
We drove in the pouring rain to Tuscany. Lisa and Ty hooked us up at the Hilton Grand Vacations Resort in Terriciola. We had a fantastic couple of days. A … Read More “Tuscany” »
Italy 2025
We spent a relaxing final day with Jim and Nancy. We wandered into town looking for coffee and pastries, a sunglass repair shop, and small olive oils for Nancy to … Read More “As predicted by Carnac the Magnificent………. that went waay too fast!” »
Italy 2025
We spent a day in Naples. We decided to do a Rick Steves audio walking tour. If we thought Rome and Bari were busy and hectic – they had NOTHING … Read More “Naples” »
Italy 2025
We were up and at ’em early the next day for our day in Capri. We needed to get to the train station by the scheduled departure time of 8:30. … Read More “Capri” »
Italy 2025
I just didn’t have the words for our experience, so with a few AI prompts – this is it: Hiring a driver for a day along the Amalfi Coast is … Read More “Amalfi Coast” »
Italy 2025
We had a nice last few days in Bari with my sister and her husband. Our days were kind of on repeat, and we were pretty busy, so few posts. … Read More “Goodbye, Bari” »