Meg's first gelato in Italy
The walkways in Venice were narrow and often included drying laundry.
The boat races were fun to watch.  It felt like all of Venice was gathered along the Grand Canal.
Classic view of the Rialto Bridge from a vaporetto
Calendar of hot priests--only in Italy!
View from San Marco
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Evening Gondolier on the Grand Canal
One evening we ate outdoors at a cafe just off the Grand Canal
Very fresh fish in the Rialto Market
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On the vaporetto just after going under the Accademia Bridge towards San Marco
On the Grand Canal approaching San Marco
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Delicious cicchetti and Venetian spritz in a neighborhood bar
Not a tourist in sight!
The very colorful island of Burano
Even hearses are on the water in Venice
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Our charming room in Torre Guelfa--our hotel in Florence
Cooking class was a fun highlight
Art is everywhere in Florence
Night view from hotel terrace.
Florence Duomo and Bell Tower
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The gelaterias competed for impressive displays
Uffizi Gallery
Overlooking the Ponte Vecchio from the Uffizi
A postcard view from atop La Rinascente department store
Lots of fun meals with our new friends
A view of Heaven in Umbria
Wine tasting at Tenuta le Velette winery in Umbria
Above the door into the winery's private chapel
The crowded Spanish Steps were our first introduction to Rome
The Trevi Fountain is gorgeous!
In the midst of the busyness there were quiet spots for a lovely dinner al fresco
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Piazza Navona
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You can't imagine Rome without a visit to the Coloseum
The Colosseum was originally covered with white Carrera marble.  Now there are just some patches left.  The white helps the black cats stand out.
Roman Forum-center of everyday life
St Peter's is quite impressive
Sad angel inside St Peters
View of pediment statues from inside St Peter's
View from the front of St Peter's Basilica
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Papal seal in St Peter's
Our fellow travelers at Aberdeen Hotel in Rome
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