Sunday

We took the train to Venice Italy. Wow what a beautiful city. So many pictures to take. We also were able to take a boat taxi over to the island of Murano. This is where they make the famous Italian glass. We also got to see a glass blowing demonstration which was really neat. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Saturday

Today we took a trip up to the little mountain town of Barcis Italy. There is a gorgeous blue river that runs down to an incredibly blue-green lake that the town sits on. It was also the day for boat races on the lake which was really cool to see. The water was so clear you could see lots of fish just swimming around.

Friday

We started off at the Vatican today. Wow is it huge. We then were able to visit the church that held Peter's chains and the prison where they fell off while he was awaiting his martyr. We also got to tour the ancient city of Rome, our whats left of it. All in all a great day.

Thursday

Our first full day in Rome. We were in much need of a shower but couldn't check into our hotel until 2 pm. So we went and toured the colosseum. After a shower and a nap we did the dulce vita stroll down the Via Del Corso. We also caught the spanish steps and the Trevi fountain along the way.

Julie and I with our next cars

Ok, maybe we won't buy one but wouldn't it be nice with gas being so high? We did some calculations and gas is about $7-$8 a gallon. Yikes!

Wednesday

On wednesday we left on the overnight train for Rome. We had to get the "comfy" couchettes for four. You can see how roomy these are in the picture. It went all night and stopped at very station along the way. It was horrible but we survived. lol!

The car game

We have seen quite a few famous cars on our journies here. See how many you can guess.

Tuesday

On Tuesday we arrived at Aviano Air Base in Italy. So nice to be able to buy a few groceries and wash clothes. We also took a trip up the mountain to a little town named Gorgozza. There is a natural Aqueduct here that goes over 150 meters under ground. Such a cute little town and beautiful stream that runs out of the natural aqueduct.

Julie said "NO"

We have had pretty good luck with the restroom facilities so far. When we stopped to gas up along the highway in France, Julie could not make herself use this particular WC. (That's Water Closet for you non-Euro's)

Monday

On Monday we traveled south out of Paris through the french countryside toward Milan, Italy. It was so incredible traveling through the french alps into Italy. There was almost 50 miles of tunnels a one point, the longest being about 39 miles. The view once you came out on the other side was well worth it. Although I'm not real sure it was worth the 50 euro toll. YIKES! Oh and soo many cool castles in every village along the way. Even time for a snowball fight. P.S. Pricilla, Misty said check out her shoes?

Finally! The Eiffel Tower

On sunday night we got to visit the Eiffel tower. The concierge had recommended taking a differant route than what I had planned out and boy was he right. We ended up on a tall platform up above the tower with an incredible view from the champs du mars. Every hour on the hour the lights come on. It is really spectacular at night.

Sunday in Paris

Sunday was cold & rainy but that did not stop us from traveling over to the Ilse de Cite to view the famous cathedral of Notre Dame. The Ilse de cite was the origional city of Paris. It is located on an island in the middle of the river Siene. I hope you enjoy the pics.

Famous sightings

We have seen a lot of famous monuments and buildings, but who would have believed a famous person sighting. That's how surprised we felt when we saw this "unnamed" Backstreet boy.