Sunday, May 26, 2013

That's a Wrap!

I never thought I'd say this... but I might have to come back to Iowa to get some warmth!  It's been a chilly trip! 

We leave tomorrow, and I think I'm ready to come home.  That being said -- I could handle another two weeks of vacation at home.  :)  Nick's not sure he's ready yet.  But that's usually how it goes. :)

It's been an amazing trip with a lot to process in just two weeks!  It's a great country!


Nick eating his favorite gelato -- coconut!

Building in the Jewish Ghetto

Nick at the Pantheon

We rented these two person pedal machines -- that was interesting.  Neither of us believe the other knows how to drive -- so that was pretty much confirmed.  lol.
 
The Borghese Gallery-- no pictures were allowed -- but some amazing works.  We woke up to a transportation strike, which started our morning out with an hour walk and then searching for a taxi to try and make our appointment there.

 
Love the European bridges!  So awesome.  Nick's always trying to keep me moving, I could take pictures at them all day.



The next day we went to Pompeii.  We met a couple couples along the way which was fun to sit and talk with them.  A couple in their 60's from Canada that have been everywhere!  It was fun to hear their stories.  And a British couple closer to our age that we discussed all of life with and that was a lot of fun as well.

General housing around the outskirts...  You can see Vesuvius-- a still active valcano that errupted killing everyone and perserving everything.  The interesting thing, is they know the exact date it happened.  The things I read didn't say how -- if there was some sort of account or if they had another way of figuring that out.

The theater area.

Some of the art that remains.


The mountains/hills surrounding the area are beautiful!

 

You're "invited" not to touch the stray dogs.  They were so cute tho... :(  The seemed to love the theater area because there was sunshine and tourists with food.


 
 

Ok Kids!  See you soon!  xoxo

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