Sunday, October 15, 2006

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Here's the photo mentioned in the previous post of St. Peter's Basilica in The Vatican with me and my travelmates posed in front of it. We were not allowed to take photos of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, understandably, but it was breathtaking. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is next (on a rainy, dreary day) and just one of the beautiful Renaissance art pieces that we saw on a building there. I am still pinching myself to see if I really did see the works of Michaelangelo, Raphael, DaVinci, and the like.
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22 comments:

Katjaquilt said...

You made wonderful pictures. How many days did you spend in Italy? Before we had kids we spent holidays once a year at various parts of Italy and Tuscany is one of our favorites. Last time I've been in Italy was at Roma in November 2000. I was already pregnant but I didn't know. I hope your tomato-mozzarella-sandwich worked out fine.

Unknown said...

Have you found any fabric stores in your travels?

Libby said...

Good luck in finding fresh mozzarella -- the sandwiches sound delicious. a new recipe for a food you love is a wonderful souvenir *s*

Tazzie said...

Isn't it amazing to see all these wonderful things in person. Italy has so much history and so much to see. I'm so pleased you had such a wonderful time.
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)

ForestJane said...

I think the leaning tower looks even neater with the gray clouds as a backdrop. :)

Shelina said...

And if you walk up the steps of the Leaning Tower, you can bold it in the list of things you have done meme.

Gail said...

Your trip sounds better and better, so glad that you had the opportunity. Another thing for my list of dreams....

Quilts And Pieces said...

Beautiful pictures. This would a trip of a lifetime for me! I"m so glad you had a good time!

Nancy in MT said...

Oh my Vera, what a wonderful trip and gorgeous pictures, a trip of a life time, Nancy

Evelyn aka Starfishy said...

Wonderful, wonderful photos of such a great trip for you! It looks like you saw lots, tasted lots, experienced lots - just perfect! I am so happy that you had such a good time.

Cheers!

Evelyn

Laurie Ann said...

How did your sandwiches turn out?

Great pictures! Glad you had a fun time.

Finn said...

Your pictures of Italy are just marvelous!! What a great vacation...I so would to see all that first hand..*VBS* Hugs, Finn

Anonymous said...

Not at all bored by your pictures of your holiday. They look fantastic.

Pam said...

thank you for sharing....how wonderful for you to be able to take this trip of a lifetime!

Lynda (Granny K) said...

Thanks for visiting my blog, KC! Living in the UK I have been to quite a few European countries and enjoyed each one. Guess where we went for our hols for the past four years? America! LOL!

Cynthia said...

thanks for sharing your photos with us. I've really enjoyed them.

Kay said...

I was in Rome last summer, so it's great to see your pictures.

Shannon said...

Glad you had an awesome trip, Vera!! Love all of the photos. Pompeii is on my definite list of to-dos someday...I just find it so intriguing!! Hope you get caught up and back into the groove of 'real-life' soon!! LOL

Shannon

Elaine Adair said...

You are a list maker? I like to watch the odometer turn over, and believe it or not, I got a big thrill from your blog when I clicked it over to 16,000. Oh dear, do I need a life or what? 8-) You have so many visitors - thanks for all your ideas and wonderful photos.

Unknown said...

I've only been to Venice in Italy but I was totally transfixed while there - you look to be having THE most wonderful trip - Enjoy and worry about quilting on your return - I'm sure you'll come back with stacks of inspiration you lucky lucky girl :o)

Linda C said...

What a wonderful time you had on your trip---it is good to have you back though! Picture postcards of places I would love to see myself, someday. I am sorry that I have not commented sooner, running behind here.

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