tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59343656774390632342024-03-08T06:56:08.188-08:00Places, People, Pleasure!Travel Experiences!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-57752671602057430872012-08-31T14:25:00.001-07:002012-08-31T14:25:51.170-07:00Madrid, Spain.<br />
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Day 2 - Madrid</h2>
<b>Madrid, Hotel Villareal</b><br />
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<b>Monday, 27 August 2012</b><br />
This morning we enjoyed a lovely breakfast at the hotel before we ventured out to explore Madrid ourselves. We found the Madrid "Hop On - Hop Off" bus and started on the first of the two routes which takes you all around the city of Madrid. The weather was beautiful, nice and hot but not too hot, and still warm at night. Even though it got to around 35 degrees plus, it didn't feel that hot because of the low humidity, and we even sat at the top of the open-air bus, (better for photo taking anyhow).<br />
Our first impressions of Madrid are that it is very beautiful, neat and architecturally pleasing both with the old and the modern styles. Despite a very few places seeming to be closed down, probably due to economic crisis, nearly everything has been kept in excellent order, nothing has been left to fall into disrepair. Also, the many gardens are neat and extremely green despite the hot weather. <br />
Unfortunately we had to find a McDonalds and a Starbucks in order to use wifi because the hotel's internet service sucks. <br />
We met up this evening for drinks with our fellow travelers and Tour Director, Jauvier (pronounced Ugh-veer)!<br />
After the meeting we got on the Hop On Hop Off bus again and hoped to do the night tour at 10pm. Unfortunately being near the end of the queue after 2 bus loads we missed out and were a bit peeved because they'd sent other people away knowing they wouldn't fit in the bus, but didn't tell us. Consequently we wasted 20 minutes waiting only to be knocked back at the last minute. We don't know why they didn't just run a third bus at night, after all there were about 10 running in the day and they all finished around 10pm except the two allocated. Oh well.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gQoW23_hFW8/UEEpy7rF89I/AAAAAAAACCo/pXDAXW1MU2o/The%252520route%252520of%252520our%252520Scenic%252520Tour%252521.jpg" title="The route of our Scenic Tour!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gQoW23_hFW8/UEEpy7rF89I/AAAAAAAACCo/pXDAXW1MU2o/The%252520route%252520of%252520our%252520Scenic%252520Tour%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The route of our Scenic Tour!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415484,-3.696941&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415484,-3.696941"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QNWjgA4eKwU/UEEp0NyaU2I/AAAAAAAACCw/fnWfKGP_1uw/Madrid.jpg" title="Madrid"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QNWjgA4eKwU/UEEp0NyaU2I/AAAAAAAACCw/fnWfKGP_1uw/Madrid.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Madrid<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.419608,-3.690703&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.419608,-3.690703"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7KDBLXHERbs/UEEp1h7eF4I/AAAAAAAACC4/NgMKPrN4wn0/The%252520Palacio%252520de%252520Cibeles..jpg" title="The Palacio de Cibeles."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7KDBLXHERbs/UEEp1h7eF4I/AAAAAAAACC4/NgMKPrN4wn0/The%252520Palacio%252520de%252520Cibeles..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Palacio de Cibeles.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.419608,-3.690703&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.419608,-3.690703"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--715_q78bk0/UEEp3vYO5aI/AAAAAAAACDA/ivruUbYYexQ/The%252520Bank%252520of%252520Spain..jpg" title="The Bank of Spain."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--715_q78bk0/UEEp3vYO5aI/AAAAAAAACDA/ivruUbYYexQ/The%252520Bank%252520of%252520Spain..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Bank of Spain.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.414719,-3.701678&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.414719,-3.701678"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WEGktx19ybc/UEEp6OLgq-I/AAAAAAAACDI/CvN2YH9nfQ8/Casa%252520de%252520America..jpg" title="Casa de America."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WEGktx19ybc/UEEp6OLgq-I/AAAAAAAACDI/CvN2YH9nfQ8/Casa%252520de%252520America..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Casa de America.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.414719,-3.701678&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.414719,-3.701678"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Pvtg0bhs4qU/UEEp7Fz_kQI/AAAAAAAACDQ/bI-umYvT3SY/A%252520church..jpg" title="A church."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Pvtg0bhs4qU/UEEp7Fz_kQI/AAAAAAAACDQ/bI-umYvT3SY/A%252520church..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A church.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.438750,-3.686081&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.438750,-3.686081"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7gKKhu_hETA/UEEp9C8lLdI/AAAAAAAACDY/zn5hGprg_lM/Entrance%252520to%252520the%252520Parque%252520del%252520Retiro%25252C%252520a%252520huge%252520city%252520par.jpg" title="Entrance to the Parque del Retiro, a huge city par"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7gKKhu_hETA/UEEp9C8lLdI/AAAAAAAACDY/zn5hGprg_lM/Entrance%252520to%252520the%252520Parque%252520del%252520Retiro%25252C%252520a%252520huge%252520city%252520par.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Entrance to the Parque del Retiro, a huge city par<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415314,-3.691297&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415314,-3.691297"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G1ZBVSpb9Co/UEEp-oN83TI/AAAAAAAACDg/ie1fox1wN10/Photo%2525201.jpg" title="Photo 1"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G1ZBVSpb9Co/UEEp-oN83TI/AAAAAAAACDg/ie1fox1wN10/Photo%2525201.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 1<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.419794,-3.688325&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.419794,-3.688325"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HUVQPd7DN3E/UEEqAQW8KCI/AAAAAAAACDo/CF1EehTNV_A/Plaza%252520de%252520Cibeles%25252C%252520the%252520most%252520important%252520square%252520in%252520Mad.jpg" title="Plaza de Cibeles, the most important square in Mad"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HUVQPd7DN3E/UEEqAQW8KCI/AAAAAAAACDo/CF1EehTNV_A/Plaza%252520de%252520Cibeles%25252C%252520the%252520most%252520important%252520square%252520in%252520Mad.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Plaza de Cibeles, the most important square in Mad<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.420308,-3.692656&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.420308,-3.692656"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YQsyNoae4Ug/UEEqCL_OD3I/AAAAAAAACDw/9GOr4Znr3vo/Photo%2525202.jpg" title="Photo 2"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YQsyNoae4Ug/UEEqCL_OD3I/AAAAAAAACDw/9GOr4Znr3vo/Photo%2525202.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 2<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.420308,-3.692656&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.420308,-3.692656"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X7c2N0RMP9U/UEEqDmZv5oI/AAAAAAAACD4/v8JHcZAwQ3o/Photo%2525203.jpg" title="Photo 3"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X7c2N0RMP9U/UEEqDmZv5oI/AAAAAAAACD4/v8JHcZAwQ3o/Photo%2525203.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 3<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.419219,-3.693325&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.419219,-3.693325"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j30uEevfP6c/UEEqGF8GJ1I/AAAAAAAACEA/CiNsAUPFe6I/Location%252520of%252520the%252520Templo%252520de%252520Debod%25252C%252520Spain%252520organized%252520a.jpg" title="Location of the Templo de Debod, Spain organized a"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j30uEevfP6c/UEEqGF8GJ1I/AAAAAAAACEA/CiNsAUPFe6I/Location%252520of%252520the%252520Templo%252520de%252520Debod%25252C%252520Spain%252520organized%252520a.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Location of the Templo de Debod, Spain organized a<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.425283,-3.716836&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.425283,-3.716836"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VxeuBIRaJSI/UEEqHxdshkI/AAAAAAAACEI/HhxkVCtcLOI/Pretty%252520buildings..jpg" title="Pretty buildings."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VxeuBIRaJSI/UEEqHxdshkI/AAAAAAAACEI/HhxkVCtcLOI/Pretty%252520buildings..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pretty buildings.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.425283,-3.716836&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.425283,-3.716836"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lDxhwx9c_ek/UEEqJSUAEeI/AAAAAAAACEQ/6bIvj-u8L_k/Ornate%252520residential%252520building..jpg" title="Ornate residential building."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lDxhwx9c_ek/UEEqJSUAEeI/AAAAAAAACEQ/6bIvj-u8L_k/Ornate%252520residential%252520building..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Ornate residential building.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.425283,-3.716836&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.425283,-3.716836"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zp4_Q0fiD8c/UEEqLyrZ-nI/AAAAAAAACEY/QrMmY8bTUZI/Parque%252520de%252520la%252520Montana.jpg" title="Parque de la Montana"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zp4_Q0fiD8c/UEEqLyrZ-nI/AAAAAAAACEY/QrMmY8bTUZI/Parque%252520de%252520la%252520Montana.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Parque de la Montana<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.425283,-3.716836&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.425283,-3.716836"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xPVILK6siFY/UEEqOFOahrI/AAAAAAAACEg/z_sxjyxmQ-w/Typical%252520middle%252520class%252520apartment..jpg" title="Typical middle class apartment."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xPVILK6siFY/UEEqOFOahrI/AAAAAAAACEg/z_sxjyxmQ-w/Typical%252520middle%252520class%252520apartment..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Typical middle class apartment.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417947,-3.710408&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417947,-3.710408"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5_eqn2IFZXw/UEEqQAmEFeI/AAAAAAAACEo/5lwTshvUCEk/Cathedral%252520de%252520la%252520Almudena..jpg" title="Cathedral de la Almudena."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5_eqn2IFZXw/UEEqQAmEFeI/AAAAAAAACEo/5lwTshvUCEk/Cathedral%252520de%252520la%252520Almudena..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Cathedral de la Almudena.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417947,-3.710408&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417947,-3.710408"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IHOdinDPWeY/UEEqRUpnmOI/AAAAAAAACEw/2FzWjAt_W38/Jason%252520enjoying%252520the%252520sights%252520from%252520the%252520%252522Hop%252520on%25252C%252520Hop%252520of.jpg" title="Jason enjoying the sights from the "Hop on, Hop of"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IHOdinDPWeY/UEEqRUpnmOI/AAAAAAAACEw/2FzWjAt_W38/Jason%252520enjoying%252520the%252520sights%252520from%252520the%252520%252522Hop%252520on%25252C%252520Hop%252520of.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason enjoying the sights from the "Hop on, Hop of<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417947,-3.710408&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417947,-3.710408"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WUkkqvchOQE/UEEqS_PTOyI/AAAAAAAACE4/ibXujPBkZSo/Offices%252520and%252520Bank%252520of%252520Spain..jpg" title="Offices and Bank of Spain."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WUkkqvchOQE/UEEqS_PTOyI/AAAAAAAACE4/ibXujPBkZSo/Offices%252520and%252520Bank%252520of%252520Spain..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Offices and Bank of Spain.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417406,-3.697733&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417406,-3.697733"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q-3U7cGh-FQ/UEEqUahOxkI/AAAAAAAACFA/5r7dIkJu1u4/Bank%252520of%252520Spain..jpg" title="Bank of Spain."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q-3U7cGh-FQ/UEEqUahOxkI/AAAAAAAACFA/5r7dIkJu1u4/Bank%252520of%252520Spain..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Bank of Spain.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417406,-3.697733&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417406,-3.697733"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JvI1r67IJZo/UEEqV_fqhhI/AAAAAAAACFI/KapASTsWulc/This%252520and%252520another%252520chariot%252520sit%252520on%252520top%252520of%252520this%252520office.jpg" title="This and another chariot sit on top of this office"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JvI1r67IJZo/UEEqV_fqhhI/AAAAAAAACFI/KapASTsWulc/This%252520and%252520another%252520chariot%252520sit%252520on%252520top%252520of%252520this%252520office.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This and another chariot sit on top of this office<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417406,-3.697733&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417406,-3.697733"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b7WftgXxNqI/UEEqX0ElNMI/AAAAAAAACFQ/IPPVxtnbnHE/Looking%252520across%252520to%252520the%252520outskirts%252520of%252520Madrid..jpg" title="Looking across to the outskirts of Madrid."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b7WftgXxNqI/UEEqX0ElNMI/AAAAAAAACFQ/IPPVxtnbnHE/Looking%252520across%252520to%252520the%252520outskirts%252520of%252520Madrid..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking across to the outskirts of Madrid.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417947,-3.710408&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417947,-3.710408"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-am4dAAEwRbA/UEEqZ-12Y8I/AAAAAAAACFY/OFdPVmBGXbQ/Puerta%252520de%252520Toledo%25252C%252520one%252520of%252520the%252520original%252520gates%252520to%252520the.jpg" title="Puerta de Toledo, one of the original gates to the"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-am4dAAEwRbA/UEEqZ-12Y8I/AAAAAAAACFY/OFdPVmBGXbQ/Puerta%252520de%252520Toledo%25252C%252520one%252520of%252520the%252520original%252520gates%252520to%252520the.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Puerta de Toledo, one of the original gates to the<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.408836,-3.713500&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.408836,-3.713500"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8ehFPw3M4os/UEEqbckagRI/AAAAAAAACFg/xeiMTXM2K7I/San%252520Francisco%252520el%252520Grande%25252C%252520a%252520neo-classical%252520style%252520chu.jpg" title="San Francisco el Grande, a neo-classical style chu"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8ehFPw3M4os/UEEqbckagRI/AAAAAAAACFg/xeiMTXM2K7I/San%252520Francisco%252520el%252520Grande%25252C%252520a%252520neo-classical%252520style%252520chu.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">San Francisco el Grande, a neo-classical style chu<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.408836,-3.713500&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.408836,-3.713500"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y-Cyb5syGek/UEEqdf34uLI/AAAAAAAACFo/2cnx3MDtAk8/Photo%2525204.jpg" title="Photo 4"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y-Cyb5syGek/UEEqdf34uLI/AAAAAAAACFo/2cnx3MDtAk8/Photo%2525204.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 4<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.408836,-3.713500&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.408836,-3.713500"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fh5Xx10r3-w/UEEqey3PsHI/AAAAAAAACFw/fFf7miW5WBs/Typical%252520street%252520scene..jpg" title="Typical street scene."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fh5Xx10r3-w/UEEqey3PsHI/AAAAAAAACFw/fFf7miW5WBs/Typical%252520street%252520scene..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Typical street scene.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.408836,-3.713500&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.408836,-3.713500"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ONJHT7ovfSI/UEEqgi1JVZI/AAAAAAAACF4/Eaf_6RLIT0M/Photo%2525205.jpg" title="Photo 5"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ONJHT7ovfSI/UEEqgi1JVZI/AAAAAAAACF4/Eaf_6RLIT0M/Photo%2525205.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 5<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415014,-3.713331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415014,-3.713331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2LFpggtJKqw/UEEqijnByxI/AAAAAAAACGA/NMRJe6R3TW8/Photo%2525206.jpg" title="Photo 6"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2LFpggtJKqw/UEEqijnByxI/AAAAAAAACGA/NMRJe6R3TW8/Photo%2525206.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 6<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415014,-3.713331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415014,-3.713331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CRGjuSvsZIo/UEEqkdlAbBI/AAAAAAAACGI/4p1LPEidKL8/Puerta%252520de%252520Sol%25252C%252520said%252520to%252520be%252520the%252520centre%252520of%252520Madrid%252520and.jpg" title="Puerta de Sol, said to be the centre of Madrid and"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CRGjuSvsZIo/UEEqkdlAbBI/AAAAAAAACGI/4p1LPEidKL8/Puerta%252520de%252520Sol%25252C%252520said%252520to%252520be%252520the%252520centre%252520of%252520Madrid%252520and.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Puerta de Sol, said to be the centre of Madrid and<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416550,-3.705317&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416550,-3.705317"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x6dLxIYmUJ4/UEEqlnERDyI/AAAAAAAACGQ/6jQosVBDacU/Photo%2525207.jpg" title="Photo 7"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x6dLxIYmUJ4/UEEqlnERDyI/AAAAAAAACGQ/6jQosVBDacU/Photo%2525207.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 7<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416550,-3.705317&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416550,-3.705317"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-m8j5DpzMYO0/UEEqnSXTXhI/AAAAAAAACGY/Ct1nYkjNS-Y/Another%252520really%252520old%252520church%252521.jpg" title="Another really old church!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-m8j5DpzMYO0/UEEqnSXTXhI/AAAAAAAACGY/Ct1nYkjNS-Y/Another%252520really%252520old%252520church%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another really old church!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416550,-3.705317&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416550,-3.705317"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IfItsx1Vwt8/UEEqqGC_G9I/AAAAAAAACGg/NqVbolNCblo/Photo%2525208.jpg" title="Photo 8"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IfItsx1Vwt8/UEEqqGC_G9I/AAAAAAAACGg/NqVbolNCblo/Photo%2525208.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 8<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416550,-3.705317&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416550,-3.705317"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fmIwJhbdHsc/UEEqrSnd5uI/AAAAAAAACGo/1cVRyHUtGs8/Photo%2525209.jpg" title="Photo 9"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fmIwJhbdHsc/UEEqrSnd5uI/AAAAAAAACGo/1cVRyHUtGs8/Photo%2525209.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 9<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416550,-3.705317&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416550,-3.705317"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2GQ4ugMt_9s/UEEqtqnjLXI/AAAAAAAACGw/nswVO5IXgP0/A%252520modern%252520building%252520in%252520Madrid%252521.jpg" title="A modern building in Madrid!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2GQ4ugMt_9s/UEEqtqnjLXI/AAAAAAAACGw/nswVO5IXgP0/A%252520modern%252520building%252520in%252520Madrid%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A modern building in Madrid!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416550,-3.705317&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416550,-3.705317"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H-U6ezek2J4/UEEqvIhbffI/AAAAAAAACG4/JhYjLrFqn6k/The%252520Palace%252520at%252520night%252521.jpg" title="The Palace at night!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H-U6ezek2J4/UEEqvIhbffI/AAAAAAAACG4/JhYjLrFqn6k/The%252520Palace%252520at%252520night%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Palace at night!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.424294,-3.690783&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.424294,-3.690783"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1cuyPX6e5fU/UEEqwLLTqLI/AAAAAAAACHA/_mRfCjKW9jc/A%252520local%252520shop%25252C%252520not%252520sure%252520what%252520they%252520were%252520selling%252520thou.jpg" title="A local shop, not sure what they were selling thou"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1cuyPX6e5fU/UEEqwLLTqLI/AAAAAAAACHA/_mRfCjKW9jc/A%252520local%252520shop%25252C%252520not%252520sure%252520what%252520they%252520were%252520selling%252520thou.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A local shop, not sure what they were selling thou<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.414719,-3.693867&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.414719,-3.693867"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vAczLt75BTA/UEEqxkEJcXI/AAAAAAAACHI/HqnoHyfIrjc/A%252520beautifully%252520lit%252520up%252520building..jpg" title="A beautifully lit up building."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vAczLt75BTA/UEEqxkEJcXI/AAAAAAAACHI/HqnoHyfIrjc/A%252520beautifully%252520lit%252520up%252520building..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A beautifully lit up building.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415436,-3.695692&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415436,-3.695692"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a but="but" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LZ84ssdoSrc/UEEqzN539aI/AAAAAAAACHQ/Rbv3iZgX9tM/Our%252520hotel%25252C%252520it%252520doesnt%252520look%252520so%252520pretty%252520but%252520it%252520was%252520in.jpg" in="in" it="it" look="look" pretty="pretty" so="so" t="t" title="Our hotel, it doesn" was="was"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LZ84ssdoSrc/UEEqzN539aI/AAAAAAAACHQ/Rbv3iZgX9tM/Our%252520hotel%25252C%252520it%252520doesnt%252520look%252520so%252520pretty%252520but%252520it%252520was%252520in.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our hotel, it doesn't look so pretty but it was in<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415683,-3.696111&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415683,-3.696111"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xvLJfxTgp-E/UEEq0umSCyI/AAAAAAAACHY/dw_PaAKdb2U/A%252520nice%252520looking%252520hotel..jpg" title="A nice looking hotel."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xvLJfxTgp-E/UEEq0umSCyI/AAAAAAAACHY/dw_PaAKdb2U/A%252520nice%252520looking%252520hotel..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A nice looking hotel.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.414786,-3.693664&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.414786,-3.693664"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZEDUe1yw4V4/UEEq2PEc_eI/AAAAAAAACHg/uz_pw-MM5_Q/A%252520building%252520located%252520in%252520Plaza%252520de%252520Santa%252520Ana%25252C%252520many%252520peo.jpg" title="A building located in Plaza de Santa Ana, many peo"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZEDUe1yw4V4/UEEq2PEc_eI/AAAAAAAACHg/uz_pw-MM5_Q/A%252520building%252520located%252520in%252520Plaza%252520de%252520Santa%252520Ana%25252C%252520many%252520peo.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A building located in Plaza de Santa Ana, many peo<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.414642,-3.700433&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.414642,-3.700433"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ey36x8x-uqY/UEEq3oTtiPI/AAAAAAAACHo/nxATjnJGtQE/Local%252520restaurant%25252C%252520the%252520scenes%252520either%252520side%252520of%252520the%252520do.jpg" title="Local restaurant, the scenes either side of the do"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ey36x8x-uqY/UEEq3oTtiPI/AAAAAAAACHo/nxATjnJGtQE/Local%252520restaurant%25252C%252520the%252520scenes%252520either%252520side%252520of%252520the%252520do.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Local restaurant, the scenes either side of the do<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.414719,-3.701678&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.414719,-3.701678"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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<h2>
Day 3 - Touring Madrid</h2>
<b>Madrid, Casa de Campo, Plaza Mayor of Madrid, Puerto Del Sol, Plaza De Espana</b><br />
<br />
<b>Tuesday, 28 August 2012</b><br />
This morning at 9am our Scenic tour began. We met everyone (30) in the hotel foyer before we boarded our very new and luxurious, high up, leather seated bus. We were taken around the city to (mostly) all the places we'd now already seen, plus, the parkland entertainment centre of Casa de Campo, Plaza Mayor, the bustling Puerto del Sol and the Plaza de Espana. We learned that at least 30 per cent of Madrid is dedicated to Parkland and greenery. As well as numerous small green areas, it has at least three huge parklands (hectares) within the city! Maintenance is done regularly and the gardens are watered and well cared for.<br />
We then visited one of the world's greatest art galleries, The Prado. This did get a bit long-winded, listening to the ramblings and finite detail about why the artist painted in a particular way etc, etc...And of the history of the many paintings by Goya. So by 1.30pm when it was all over we were more than ready for lunch and our own free time.<br />
Jason went down to Starbucks for Internet and I stayed in the room, then he met some of the blokes who found cheap beer. An hour or so later he came back a happy chap!<br />
(FB,HD)<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a bullfighting="bullfighting" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-49HntfAJknU/UEEq5ofMwjI/AAAAAAAACHw/UfZsJ3L8EcQ/Plaza%252520de%252520Toros%25252C%252520Madrids%252520bullfighting%252520ring%252521.jpg" ring="ring" s="s" title="Plaza de Toros, Madrid"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-49HntfAJknU/UEEq5ofMwjI/AAAAAAAACHw/UfZsJ3L8EcQ/Plaza%252520de%252520Toros%25252C%252520Madrids%252520bullfighting%252520ring%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Plaza de Toros, Madrid's bullfighting ring!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415189,-3.688653&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415189,-3.688653"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7Q8ebURSQT4/UEEq6r90pfI/AAAAAAAACH4/RB0tRNFr1DA/Not%252520a%252520great%252520photo%252520but%252520this%252520shows%252520the%252520extent%252520of%252520the.jpg" title="Not a great photo but this shows the extent of the"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7Q8ebURSQT4/UEEq6r90pfI/AAAAAAAACH4/RB0tRNFr1DA/Not%252520a%252520great%252520photo%252520but%252520this%252520shows%252520the%252520extent%252520of%252520the.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Not a great photo but this shows the extent of the<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415167,-3.688667&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415167,-3.688667"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n-f1Un8pze4/UEEq81RHi9I/AAAAAAAACIA/yPRMCHFIauY/Poster%252520advertising%252520the%252520next%252520bullfighting%252520shows-cha.jpg" title="Poster advertising the next bullfighting shows/cha"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n-f1Un8pze4/UEEq81RHi9I/AAAAAAAACIA/yPRMCHFIauY/Poster%252520advertising%252520the%252520next%252520bullfighting%252520shows-cha.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Poster advertising the next bullfighting shows/cha<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.431358,-3.662600&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.431358,-3.662600"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3HwlEXVGSlk/UEEq-pWZATI/AAAAAAAACII/mHFSj3BhXT4/This%252520monument%252520is%252520located%252520out%252520the%252520front%252520of%252520the%252520bull.jpg" title="This monument is located out the front of the bull"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3HwlEXVGSlk/UEEq-pWZATI/AAAAAAAACII/mHFSj3BhXT4/This%252520monument%252520is%252520located%252520out%252520the%252520front%252520of%252520the%252520bull.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This monument is located out the front of the bull<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.430725,-3.662619&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.430725,-3.662619"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a abou="abou" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ytrO6U5hnEk/UEErAXaakCI/AAAAAAAACIQ/zS0ZF-h39Qg/Modern%252520high%252520rise%25252C%252520of%252520which%252520there%252520arent%252520many%252520%252528abou.jpg" many="many" t="t" title="Modern high rise, of which there aren"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ytrO6U5hnEk/UEErAXaakCI/AAAAAAAACIQ/zS0ZF-h39Qg/Modern%252520high%252520rise%25252C%252520of%252520which%252520there%252520arent%252520many%252520%252528abou.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Modern high rise, of which there aren't many (abou<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.445889,-3.690947&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.445889,-3.690947"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H3optomyCsI/UEErCcOXeFI/AAAAAAAACIY/ycc4TXf4uEM/Madrids%252520Rugby%252520stadium..jpg" rugby="rugby" s="s" stadium.="stadium." title="Madrid"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H3optomyCsI/UEErCcOXeFI/AAAAAAAACIY/ycc4TXf4uEM/Madrids%252520Rugby%252520stadium..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Madrid's Rugby stadium.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.452583,-3.689606&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.452583,-3.689606"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YmCK7LmXcCA/UEErDzKjZkI/AAAAAAAACIg/nDIcKVDxLVQ/Even%252520this%252520looks%252520aesthetically%252520pleasing.%252520.jpg" title="Even this looks aesthetically pleasing. "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YmCK7LmXcCA/UEErDzKjZkI/AAAAAAAACIg/nDIcKVDxLVQ/Even%252520this%252520looks%252520aesthetically%252520pleasing.%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Even this looks aesthetically pleasing. <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.452583,-3.689606&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.452583,-3.689606"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4k6vzskzkqo/UEErFsv6agI/AAAAAAAACIo/6I9zRtnhmf8/Lladro%252520shop%252520in%252520Madrid%252520-%252520Lladro%252520originated%252520in%252520Spain.jpg" title="Lladro shop in Madrid - Lladro originated in Spain"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4k6vzskzkqo/UEErFsv6agI/AAAAAAAACIo/6I9zRtnhmf8/Lladro%252520shop%252520in%252520Madrid%252520-%252520Lladro%252520originated%252520in%252520Spain.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Lladro shop in Madrid - Lladro originated in Spain<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.434011,-3.686503&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.434011,-3.686503"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1cQfFaWmRMM/UEErHbJWPEI/AAAAAAAACIw/bddCxFZuGg0/Historical%252520merry-go-round%252520in%252520the%252520Salamanca%252520distric.jpg" title="Historical merry-go-round in the Salamanca distric"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1cQfFaWmRMM/UEErHbJWPEI/AAAAAAAACIw/bddCxFZuGg0/Historical%252520merry-go-round%252520in%252520the%252520Salamanca%252520distric.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Historical merry-go-round in the Salamanca distric<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.429786,-3.687994&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.429786,-3.687994"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-D8Vgu0dRues/UEErIvlYkKI/AAAAAAAACI4/iZdy0BA_a0k/Monument%252520to%252520Christopher%252520Columbus%252520at%252520Plaza%252520de%252520Colon.jpg" title="Monument to Christopher Columbus at Plaza de Colon"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-D8Vgu0dRues/UEErIvlYkKI/AAAAAAAACI4/iZdy0BA_a0k/Monument%252520to%252520Christopher%252520Columbus%252520at%252520Plaza%252520de%252520Colon.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Monument to Christopher Columbus at Plaza de Colon<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.429667,-3.686833&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.429667,-3.686833"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OR298Ezuotg/UEErKuoNb3I/AAAAAAAACJA/45ZVnVeXNII/Palacio%252520Real%25252C%252520construction%252520began%252520in%2525201738..jpg" title="Palacio Real, construction began in 1738."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OR298Ezuotg/UEErKuoNb3I/AAAAAAAACJA/45ZVnVeXNII/Palacio%252520Real%25252C%252520construction%252520began%252520in%2525201738..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Palacio Real, construction began in 1738.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417806,-3.712958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417806,-3.712958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cSDZPegbwwA/UEErLx2zLbI/AAAAAAAACJI/SQ7i1aL_AKs/Close%252520up%25252C%252520showing%252520the%252520detailed%252520sculpture..jpg" title="Close up, showing the detailed sculpture."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cSDZPegbwwA/UEErLx2zLbI/AAAAAAAACJI/SQ7i1aL_AKs/Close%252520up%25252C%252520showing%252520the%252520detailed%252520sculpture..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Close up, showing the detailed sculpture.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417806,-3.712958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417806,-3.712958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HAfMT7cwxco/UEErNGAsR3I/AAAAAAAACJQ/mDCHHGUSIzQ/Around%252520the%252520corner%252520of%252520Palacio%252520Real.%252520%252520There%252520is%252520a%252520lar.jpg" title="Around the corner of Palacio Real. There is a lar"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HAfMT7cwxco/UEErNGAsR3I/AAAAAAAACJQ/mDCHHGUSIzQ/Around%252520the%252520corner%252520of%252520Palacio%252520Real.%252520%252520There%252520is%252520a%252520lar.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Around the corner of Palacio Real. There is a lar<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416244,-3.713992&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416244,-3.713992"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gZvtgDuEurw/UEErOwtRGvI/AAAAAAAACJY/o3eZwml4tBU/Catedral%252520de%252520la%252520Almudena%25252C%252520work%252520began%252520in%2525201883%252520and%252520wa.jpg" title="Catedral de la Almudena, work began in 1883 and wa"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gZvtgDuEurw/UEErOwtRGvI/AAAAAAAACJY/o3eZwml4tBU/Catedral%252520de%252520la%252520Almudena%25252C%252520work%252520began%252520in%2525201883%252520and%252520wa.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Catedral de la Almudena, work began in 1883 and wa<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417953,-3.712925&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417953,-3.712925"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JsTOVl_n5kE/UEErQCrUrkI/AAAAAAAACJg/bu8FFTuMhBg/Teatro%252520Real%252520%252528Royal%252520Theatre%252529%252520and%252520lovely%252520gardens..jpg" title="Teatro Real (Royal Theatre) and lovely gardens."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JsTOVl_n5kE/UEErQCrUrkI/AAAAAAAACJg/bu8FFTuMhBg/Teatro%252520Real%252520%252528Royal%252520Theatre%252529%252520and%252520lovely%252520gardens..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Teatro Real (Royal Theatre) and lovely gardens.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417953,-3.712925&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417953,-3.712925"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CrjUZ0eXL9Q/UEErSIXDKrI/AAAAAAAACJo/UHa7NYuFL2A/Our%252520tour%252520group..jpg" title="Our tour group."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CrjUZ0eXL9Q/UEErSIXDKrI/AAAAAAAACJo/UHa7NYuFL2A/Our%252520tour%252520group..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our tour group.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417806,-3.712958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417806,-3.712958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6sL98scFWzI/UEErTq3FZjI/AAAAAAAACJw/SAltEFS09NM/Interesting%252520ways%252520to%252520make%252520a%252520euro%252521.jpg" title="Interesting ways to make a euro!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6sL98scFWzI/UEErTq3FZjI/AAAAAAAACJw/SAltEFS09NM/Interesting%252520ways%252520to%252520make%252520a%252520euro%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Interesting ways to make a euro!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.417806,-3.712958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.417806,-3.712958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XfRoFUX_FOI/UEErVrVrmgI/AAAAAAAACJ4/rOFxFqrfRCw/Pinnochio%252520Store..jpg" title="Pinnochio Store."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XfRoFUX_FOI/UEErVrVrmgI/AAAAAAAACJ4/rOFxFqrfRCw/Pinnochio%252520Store..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pinnochio Store.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416158,-3.713953&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416158,-3.713953"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VfUDpeKOYrQ/UEErXNU9nnI/AAAAAAAACKA/OIM0v05jjEU/Plaza%252520de%252520la%252520Villa.jpg" title="Plaza de la Villa"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VfUDpeKOYrQ/UEErXNU9nnI/AAAAAAAACKA/OIM0v05jjEU/Plaza%252520de%252520la%252520Villa.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Plaza de la Villa<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415014,-3.713331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415014,-3.713331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XD4yS8_PeQE/UEErYvX2dyI/AAAAAAAACKI/YcbzXoBf7Ec/Original%252520town%252520hall%252520and%252520jail%252520at%252520Plaza%252520de%252520la%252520Villa..jpg" title="Original town hall and jail at Plaza de la Villa."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XD4yS8_PeQE/UEErYvX2dyI/AAAAAAAACKI/YcbzXoBf7Ec/Original%252520town%252520hall%252520and%252520jail%252520at%252520Plaza%252520de%252520la%252520Villa..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Original town hall and jail at Plaza de la Villa.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415717,-3.710447&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415717,-3.710447"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RCojQQEncqs/UEEraSaFIAI/AAAAAAAACKQ/aJGfsTUXHFw/Casa%252520de%252520la%252520Villa%25252C%252520renovated%252520original%252520house%252520from%252520me.jpg" title="Casa de la Villa, renovated original house from me"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RCojQQEncqs/UEEraSaFIAI/AAAAAAAACKQ/aJGfsTUXHFw/Casa%252520de%252520la%252520Villa%25252C%252520renovated%252520original%252520house%252520from%252520me.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Casa de la Villa, renovated original house from me<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415717,-3.710447&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415717,-3.710447"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LeaFeU2paC4/UEErb-8hj1I/AAAAAAAACKY/iMkmTtSoC_g/One%252520of%252520the%252520entrances%252520to%252520the%252520Plaza%252520Mayor%252521.jpg" title="One of the entrances to the Plaza Mayor!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LeaFeU2paC4/UEErb-8hj1I/AAAAAAAACKY/iMkmTtSoC_g/One%252520of%252520the%252520entrances%252520to%252520the%252520Plaza%252520Mayor%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">One of the entrances to the Plaza Mayor!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415831,-3.710486&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415831,-3.710486"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hBToCbVH9Qw/UEErdfdsAhI/AAAAAAAACKg/ypVDyJXkmSk/Plaza%252520Mayor%252520or%252520main%252520square.%252520%252520The%252520first%252520building%252520th.jpg" title="Plaza Mayor or main square. The first building th"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hBToCbVH9Qw/UEErdfdsAhI/AAAAAAAACKg/ypVDyJXkmSk/Plaza%252520Mayor%252520or%252520main%252520square.%252520%252520The%252520first%252520building%252520th.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Plaza Mayor or main square. The first building th<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415361,-3.708347&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415361,-3.708347"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0EbUtMPG3OQ/UEEre6GBBgI/AAAAAAAACKo/9nL1AFe6SVA/This%252520glass-bricked%252520cylindrical%252520building%252520is%252520a%252520monum.jpg" title="This glass-bricked cylindrical building is a monum"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0EbUtMPG3OQ/UEEre6GBBgI/AAAAAAAACKo/9nL1AFe6SVA/This%252520glass-bricked%252520cylindrical%252520building%252520is%252520a%252520monum.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This glass-bricked cylindrical building is a monum<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.413544,-3.702711&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.413544,-3.702711"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VCpm-sDYU1c/UEErgnQYbfI/AAAAAAAACKw/yF4lMiztbR8/Interesting%252520tile%252520work%252520on%252520the%252520corner%252520of%252520the%252520buildin.jpg" title="Interesting tile work on the corner of the buildin"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VCpm-sDYU1c/UEErgnQYbfI/AAAAAAAACKw/yF4lMiztbR8/Interesting%252520tile%252520work%252520on%252520the%252520corner%252520of%252520the%252520buildin.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Interesting tile work on the corner of the buildin<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415189,-3.688653&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415189,-3.688653"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4kllOAgav0g/UEErilOJEUI/AAAAAAAACK4/NgdUIpwKxME/Statue%252520of%252520Goya%25252C%252520one%252520of%252520the%252520most%252520renowned%252520artists%252520o.jpg" title="Statue of Goya, one of the most renowned artists o"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4kllOAgav0g/UEErilOJEUI/AAAAAAAACK4/NgdUIpwKxME/Statue%252520of%252520Goya%25252C%252520one%252520of%252520the%252520most%252520renowned%252520artists%252520o.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Statue of Goya, one of the most renowned artists o<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.413917,-3.692814&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.413917,-3.692814"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-40057635075579998002012-08-28T21:50:00.002-07:002012-08-28T21:50:46.458-07:00Splendours of Spain!<br />
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Scenic's 22 Day - Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco!<br />
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Day 1 - Arrive Paris - Madrid</h2>
<b>Madrid</b><br />
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<b>Sunday, 26 August 2012</b><br />
We flew Business Class with Singapore Airlines and although the seats were comfortable and on the A380 to Paris they were lie flat beds it was still very difficult to get much sleep.<br />
Consequently by the time we arrived in Paris, then had a 5 hour wait plus another hour delay we were quite exhausted when we arrived at Hotel Villa Real, (for our 3 night stay). <br />
Our arrival time was about 5pm and despite our exhaustion we decided to have a walked around and have a small dinner of the local tapas before retiring early for the night.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WO8WPconuPI/UDzqArcz1vI/AAAAAAAAB_U/vFTWQCIeaS4/Business%252520Class%252520seat%252520on%252520an%252520A380%25252C%252520Singapore%252520airlines.jpg" title="Business Class seat on an A380, Singapore airlines"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WO8WPconuPI/UDzqArcz1vI/AAAAAAAAB_U/vFTWQCIeaS4/Business%252520Class%252520seat%252520on%252520an%252520A380%25252C%252520Singapore%252520airlines.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Business Class seat on an A380, Singapore airlines<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=1.358833,103.986333&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=1.358833,103.986333"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HRgcgUxKxzA/UDzqEpN93HI/AAAAAAAAB_c/2YC8WrYaS7k/This%252520was%252520just%252520an%252520appetiser%252520of%252520prosciutto%252520and%252520straw.jpg" title="This was just an appetiser of prosciutto and straw"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HRgcgUxKxzA/UDzqEpN93HI/AAAAAAAAB_c/2YC8WrYaS7k/This%252520was%252520just%252520an%252520appetiser%252520of%252520prosciutto%252520and%252520straw.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This was just an appetiser of prosciutto and straw<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=1.358833,103.986333&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=1.358833,103.986333"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mAHKzT02cng/UDzqIvt25lI/AAAAAAAAB_k/iMMXChgMT-E/Jason%252520sleeping%252520on%252520the%252520lie%252520flat%252520bed%25252C%252520still%252520not%252520that.jpg" title="Jason sleeping on the lie flat bed, still not that"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mAHKzT02cng/UDzqIvt25lI/AAAAAAAAB_k/iMMXChgMT-E/Jason%252520sleeping%252520on%252520the%252520lie%252520flat%252520bed%25252C%252520still%252520not%252520that.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason sleeping on the lie flat bed, still not that<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=1.358833,103.986333&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=1.358833,103.986333"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iR7H2Jsc7Mg/UDzqM8HMaiI/AAAAAAAAB_s/s6WcHgNIfF0/Bank%252520of%252520Spain..jpg" title="Bank of Spain."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iR7H2Jsc7Mg/UDzqM8HMaiI/AAAAAAAAB_s/s6WcHgNIfF0/Bank%252520of%252520Spain..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Bank of Spain.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416502,-3.702564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416502,-3.702564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EbWy2kgLFKM/UDzqQi8th7I/AAAAAAAAB_0/McLUJdr-V38/Jason%252520%252526%252520Karen%252520in%252520Madrid%252521.jpg" title="Jason & Karen in Madrid!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EbWy2kgLFKM/UDzqQi8th7I/AAAAAAAAB_0/McLUJdr-V38/Jason%252520%252526%252520Karen%252520in%252520Madrid%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason & Karen in Madrid!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416502,-3.702564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416502,-3.702564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GnJq4nsQKr0/UDzqVhvvvhI/AAAAAAAAB_8/14ncq5rOrk8/Beautiful%252520church%25252C%252520amongst%252520other%252520buildings%252521.jpg" title="Beautiful church, amongst other buildings!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GnJq4nsQKr0/UDzqVhvvvhI/AAAAAAAAB_8/14ncq5rOrk8/Beautiful%252520church%25252C%252520amongst%252520other%252520buildings%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Beautiful church, amongst other buildings!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416502,-3.702564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416502,-3.702564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-esjbFlH-1wk/UDzqaR7rbUI/AAAAAAAACAE/scbImkZm41M/Pretty%252520Madrid%252520buildings..jpg" title="Pretty Madrid buildings."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-esjbFlH-1wk/UDzqaR7rbUI/AAAAAAAACAE/scbImkZm41M/Pretty%252520Madrid%252520buildings..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pretty Madrid buildings.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416502,-3.702564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416502,-3.702564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UVfkuGwsw3U/UDzqeXxTcnI/AAAAAAAACAM/GeyJ5i8TaXE/Photo%2525201.jpg" title="Photo 1"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UVfkuGwsw3U/UDzqeXxTcnI/AAAAAAAACAM/GeyJ5i8TaXE/Photo%2525201.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 1<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416502,-3.702564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416502,-3.702564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5Mw0a_QvG_c/UDzqjSXt3xI/AAAAAAAACAU/xBBhF1G2UY8/Spectacular%252520Palace%252521.jpg" title="Spectacular Palace!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5Mw0a_QvG_c/UDzqjSXt3xI/AAAAAAAACAU/xBBhF1G2UY8/Spectacular%252520Palace%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Spectacular Palace!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416502,-3.702564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416502,-3.702564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SnlzUIiCVhA/UDzqn_rdNfI/AAAAAAAACAc/zEnh2yPq3vc/More%252520beauty%252521.jpg" title="More beauty!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SnlzUIiCVhA/UDzqn_rdNfI/AAAAAAAACAc/zEnh2yPq3vc/More%252520beauty%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More beauty!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416502,-3.702564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416502,-3.702564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JeuDNy_Ndcs/UDzquIKdH2I/AAAAAAAACAk/iYZkIOqKP4Y/Cool%252520fountain%252520and%252520gardens%252521.jpg" title="Cool fountain and gardens!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JeuDNy_Ndcs/UDzquIKdH2I/AAAAAAAACAk/iYZkIOqKP4Y/Cool%252520fountain%252520and%252520gardens%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Cool fountain and gardens!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.416502,-3.702564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.416502,-3.702564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eHqGn9T6Tzo/UDzqyAIDlLI/AAAAAAAACAs/1yffqNR-Y3o/Our%252520room%252520at%252520Hotel%252520Villareal%252521.jpg" title="Our room at Hotel Villareal!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eHqGn9T6Tzo/UDzqyAIDlLI/AAAAAAAACAs/1yffqNR-Y3o/Our%252520room%252520at%252520Hotel%252520Villareal%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our room at Hotel Villareal!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.415667,-3.697000&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.415667,-3.697000"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-37308332198035291832012-08-28T08:50:00.000-07:002012-08-28T08:50:01.777-07:00All Roads Lead To Rome!<br />
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Day 23 - Rome</h2>
<b>Rome</b><br />
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<b>Saturday, 21 May 2011</b><br />
Even though our tour ended we still had another full day and a half before we were to leave Rome.<br />
We used this time to explore a few places on foot. We weren't up to any local tours however because Jason was developing a very bad head cold, not nice, but he soldiered on!<br />
Here ends this part of our holiday in 2011! Look forward to more of 2011 after I've sallied forth with our current trip, 2012, stay tuned for the splendor of Spain, the pleasures of Portugal and the magique of Morocco, followed by une fabulaire Francais!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a azeglio="azeglio" down="down" from="from" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m91mQJWSUbQ/UDzlUL3zODI/AAAAAAAAB58/f51612_EQRk/Our%252520hotel%25252C%252520the%252520Massimo%252520dAzeglio%25252C%252520just%252520down%252520from%252520t.jpg" just="just" t="t" title="Our hotel, the Massimo d"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m91mQJWSUbQ/UDzlUL3zODI/AAAAAAAAB58/f51612_EQRk/Our%252520hotel%25252C%252520the%252520Massimo%252520dAzeglio%25252C%252520just%252520down%252520from%252520t.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our hotel, the Massimo d'Azeglio, just down from t<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T6qrTHagIYQ/UDzlYa_UNEI/AAAAAAAAB6E/pZMbjkCuagk/Inside%252520the%252520Basilica%252520di%252520San%252520Clemente.jpg" title="Inside the Basilica di San Clemente"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T6qrTHagIYQ/UDzlYa_UNEI/AAAAAAAAB6E/pZMbjkCuagk/Inside%252520the%252520Basilica%252520di%252520San%252520Clemente.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Inside the Basilica di San Clemente<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0Mg-nryVeb0/UDzlc3Z2awI/AAAAAAAAB6M/PavE3dhkHXQ/The%252520amazing%252520and%252520huge%252520organ%252521.jpg" title="The amazing and huge organ!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0Mg-nryVeb0/UDzlc3Z2awI/AAAAAAAAB6M/PavE3dhkHXQ/The%252520amazing%252520and%252520huge%252520organ%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The amazing and huge organ!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891036,12.493631&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891036,12.493631"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8zxkUHJVnpY/UDzlhvHx7yI/AAAAAAAAB6U/TIhqP_yd_6I/This%252520was%252520magnificent%252520and%252520huge%252521.jpg" title="This was magnificent and huge!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8zxkUHJVnpY/UDzlhvHx7yI/AAAAAAAAB6U/TIhqP_yd_6I/This%252520was%252520magnificent%252520and%252520huge%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This was magnificent and huge!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7iw4mciCENs/UDzllYGecjI/AAAAAAAAB6c/xmLUXR3fNpk/Photo%2525201.jpg" title="Photo 1"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7iw4mciCENs/UDzllYGecjI/AAAAAAAAB6c/xmLUXR3fNpk/Photo%2525201.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 1<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891036,12.493631&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891036,12.493631"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-USaUQZOLjGg/UDzlrC5GbII/AAAAAAAAB6k/WO6QTL9gHVc/Just%252520outside%252520was%252520this%252520courtyard..jpg" title="Just outside was this courtyard."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-USaUQZOLjGg/UDzlrC5GbII/AAAAAAAAB6k/WO6QTL9gHVc/Just%252520outside%252520was%252520this%252520courtyard..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Just outside was this courtyard.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891036,12.493631&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891036,12.493631"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H5M6ud5lGSU/UDzlwVKuU4I/AAAAAAAAB6s/TOdxbQQf7Uo/Unsure%252520exactly%252520its%252520significance%252520however%252520we%252520do%252520know.jpg" title="Unsure exactly its significance however we do know"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H5M6ud5lGSU/UDzlwVKuU4I/AAAAAAAAB6s/TOdxbQQf7Uo/Unsure%252520exactly%252520its%252520significance%252520however%252520we%252520do%252520know.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Unsure exactly its significance however we do know<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891036,12.493631&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891036,12.493631"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pKBB3ZLoxMU/UDzl0fzXZQI/AAAAAAAAB60/b50j4ekcEY8/Beautiful%252520leadlight%252520windows..jpg" title="Beautiful leadlight windows."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pKBB3ZLoxMU/UDzl0fzXZQI/AAAAAAAAB60/b50j4ekcEY8/Beautiful%252520leadlight%252520windows..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Beautiful leadlight windows.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891036,12.493631&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891036,12.493631"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g1D-YQhxlfs/UDzl4xS5plI/AAAAAAAAB68/p9GYjISpXqc/Really%25252C%252520really%252520tall%252520columns%252520and%252520high%252520ceiling..jpg" title="Really, really tall columns and high ceiling."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g1D-YQhxlfs/UDzl4xS5plI/AAAAAAAAB68/p9GYjISpXqc/Really%25252C%252520really%252520tall%252520columns%252520and%252520high%252520ceiling..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Really, really tall columns and high ceiling.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YaUwzeAY7LM/UDzl8wSrEWI/AAAAAAAAB7E/31JW18tYfyk/Domed%252520roof..jpg" title="Domed roof."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YaUwzeAY7LM/UDzl8wSrEWI/AAAAAAAAB7E/31JW18tYfyk/Domed%252520roof..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Domed roof.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6-8Gnr2cuJY/UDzmBqzn3oI/AAAAAAAAB7M/j7SebXSxmfE/Just%252520outside%252520was%252520the%252520Piazza%252520del%252520Colosseo..jpg" title="Just outside was the Piazza del Colosseo."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6-8Gnr2cuJY/UDzmBqzn3oI/AAAAAAAAB7M/j7SebXSxmfE/Just%252520outside%252520was%252520the%252520Piazza%252520del%252520Colosseo..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Just outside was the Piazza del Colosseo.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-llXKsOXGTM0/UDzmF3dbDVI/AAAAAAAAB7U/MvRv0ax4qCo/McDonalds%252520Roman%252520style%252521%252520No%25252C%252520we%252520did%252520not%252520eat%252520in%252520here..jpg" title="McDonalds Roman style! No, we did not eat in here."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-llXKsOXGTM0/UDzmF3dbDVI/AAAAAAAAB7U/MvRv0ax4qCo/McDonalds%252520Roman%252520style%252521%252520No%25252C%252520we%252520did%252520not%252520eat%252520in%252520here..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">McDonalds Roman style! No, we did not eat in here.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zkHuTUI1kLA/UDzmK05tjBI/AAAAAAAAB7c/EHEzX4s0r7c/Photo%2525202.jpg" title="Photo 2"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zkHuTUI1kLA/UDzmK05tjBI/AAAAAAAAB7c/EHEzX4s0r7c/Photo%2525202.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 2<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DijkZ65WNuM/UDzmPlr9SpI/AAAAAAAAB7k/RfBU5DGStOc/This%252520is%252520the%252520Repubblica%252520Tiatro%252520dellOpera..jpg" opera.="opera." title="This is the Repubblica Tiatro dell"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DijkZ65WNuM/UDzmPlr9SpI/AAAAAAAAB7k/RfBU5DGStOc/This%252520is%252520the%252520Repubblica%252520Tiatro%252520dellOpera..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This is the Repubblica Tiatro dell'Opera.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dKHoYb5-5zs/UDzmUoXijYI/AAAAAAAAB7s/zujL4p7SQ9Q/Photo%2525203.jpg" title="Photo 3"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dKHoYb5-5zs/UDzmUoXijYI/AAAAAAAAB7s/zujL4p7SQ9Q/Photo%2525203.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 3<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ovoCQXQOeKM/UDzmaI4OdWI/AAAAAAAAB70/YRHcgSieQTA/Either%252520uncovering%252520more%252520ruins%252520or%252520preserving%252520them..jpg" title="Either uncovering more ruins or preserving them."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ovoCQXQOeKM/UDzmaI4OdWI/AAAAAAAAB70/YRHcgSieQTA/Either%252520uncovering%252520more%252520ruins%252520or%252520preserving%252520them..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Either uncovering more ruins or preserving them.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7iSv7P3gWeg/UDzmftRMd_I/AAAAAAAAB78/wHAhacHthmU/Photo%2525204.jpg" title="Photo 4"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7iSv7P3gWeg/UDzmftRMd_I/AAAAAAAAB78/wHAhacHthmU/Photo%2525204.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 4<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-R4sUld0jg8A/UDzmlCfDKyI/AAAAAAAAB8E/yVl-LLB_AUo/Photo%2525205.jpg" title="Photo 5"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-R4sUld0jg8A/UDzmlCfDKyI/AAAAAAAAB8E/yVl-LLB_AUo/Photo%2525205.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 5<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--o14Aqxe938/UDzmqAGenXI/AAAAAAAAB8M/YLZ5BlT2KUo/Looks%252520like%252520a%252520wedding%252520was%252520due%252520here..jpg" title="Looks like a wedding was due here."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--o14Aqxe938/UDzmqAGenXI/AAAAAAAAB8M/YLZ5BlT2KUo/Looks%252520like%252520a%252520wedding%252520was%252520due%252520here..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looks like a wedding was due here.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y4UTcVB6Dno/UDzmu5lxrQI/AAAAAAAAB8U/EINmiIcy4vE/Photo%2525206.jpg" title="Photo 6"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y4UTcVB6Dno/UDzmu5lxrQI/AAAAAAAAB8U/EINmiIcy4vE/Photo%2525206.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 6<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9-mo93HJK40/UDzmzJ4B2GI/AAAAAAAAB8c/PDR-rJ-Y3kY/Photo%2525207.jpg" title="Photo 7"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9-mo93HJK40/UDzmzJ4B2GI/AAAAAAAAB8c/PDR-rJ-Y3kY/Photo%2525207.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 7<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SZsHO5wPUB0/UDzm4IsJCGI/AAAAAAAAB8k/p4YzUlk-GSc/Photo%2525208.jpg" title="Photo 8"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SZsHO5wPUB0/UDzm4IsJCGI/AAAAAAAAB8k/p4YzUlk-GSc/Photo%2525208.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 8<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1WQUqiQByqc/UDzm74WfqsI/AAAAAAAAB8s/qTBixSDd6ig/Photo%2525209.jpg" title="Photo 9"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1WQUqiQByqc/UDzm74WfqsI/AAAAAAAAB8s/qTBixSDd6ig/Photo%2525209.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 9<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DFzIP44GPzw/UDznBM4ZTVI/AAAAAAAAB80/zySHmF63JCo/Photo%25252010.jpg" title="Photo 10"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DFzIP44GPzw/UDznBM4ZTVI/AAAAAAAAB80/zySHmF63JCo/Photo%25252010.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 10<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RO-lXiv9Zpk/UDznG7vHbbI/AAAAAAAAB88/8exdSd1tO5w/Photo%25252011.jpg" title="Photo 11"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RO-lXiv9Zpk/UDznG7vHbbI/AAAAAAAAB88/8exdSd1tO5w/Photo%25252011.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 11<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-u3KzsMRj5jU/UDznKzRiYlI/AAAAAAAAB9E/go_jee4G5ck/Photo%25252012.jpg" title="Photo 12"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-u3KzsMRj5jU/UDznKzRiYlI/AAAAAAAAB9E/go_jee4G5ck/Photo%25252012.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 12<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S2TLexnhnhY/UDznQVQUXcI/AAAAAAAAB9M/xpTOpouKh6U/Photo%25252013.jpg" title="Photo 13"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S2TLexnhnhY/UDznQVQUXcI/AAAAAAAAB9M/xpTOpouKh6U/Photo%25252013.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 13<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-voA-1Z2teeY/UDznUWjGhUI/AAAAAAAAB9U/9vNB4z1PQQQ/There%252520was%252520a%252520wedding%25252C%252520lovely%252521%252520.jpg" title="There was a wedding, lovely! "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-voA-1Z2teeY/UDznUWjGhUI/AAAAAAAAB9U/9vNB4z1PQQQ/There%252520was%252520a%252520wedding%25252C%252520lovely%252521%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">There was a wedding, lovely! <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OCOAqnIWwzA/UDznZqxCSCI/AAAAAAAAB9c/u6NP3UGb_II/Photo%25252014.jpg" title="Photo 14"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OCOAqnIWwzA/UDznZqxCSCI/AAAAAAAAB9c/u6NP3UGb_II/Photo%25252014.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 14<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-15lTQoZMdo8/UDznetIBCeI/AAAAAAAAB9k/XDGneplAY44/Photo%25252015.jpg" title="Photo 15"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-15lTQoZMdo8/UDznetIBCeI/AAAAAAAAB9k/XDGneplAY44/Photo%25252015.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 15<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uTmUQ8YHHmk/UDznjNFEtAI/AAAAAAAAB9s/l_ATO-H7wYw/Chatting%252520with%252520the%252520neighbors%252521.jpg" title="Chatting with the neighbors!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uTmUQ8YHHmk/UDznjNFEtAI/AAAAAAAAB9s/l_ATO-H7wYw/Chatting%252520with%252520the%252520neighbors%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Chatting with the neighbors!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.895881,12.484647&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.895881,12.484647"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KxvBHl0LXAk/UDznoIb-yOI/AAAAAAAAB90/0j4vqCo3EJg/Jeepers%252520creepers%252521.jpg" title="Jeepers creepers!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KxvBHl0LXAk/UDznoIb-yOI/AAAAAAAAB90/0j4vqCo3EJg/Jeepers%252520creepers%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jeepers creepers!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.895881,12.484647&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.895881,12.484647"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VKlWYNPnQRA/UDzntc5nooI/AAAAAAAAB98/U87UK7ElOxE/Photo%25252016.jpg" title="Photo 16"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VKlWYNPnQRA/UDzntc5nooI/AAAAAAAAB98/U87UK7ElOxE/Photo%25252016.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 16<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.896461,12.489597&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.896461,12.489597"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MlnnkgHsLDE/UDznxgfXJqI/AAAAAAAAB-E/Wqwl_yx_lHc/The%252520Carabanari%252520%252528police%252529%252520station..jpg" title="The Carabanari (police) station."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MlnnkgHsLDE/UDznxgfXJqI/AAAAAAAAB-E/Wqwl_yx_lHc/The%252520Carabanari%252520%252528police%252529%252520station..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Carabanari (police) station.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897483,12.489619&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897483,12.489619"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k6p3d5IQr2c/UDzn2SQeDGI/AAAAAAAAB-M/QjnALLIfCrI/Photo%25252017.jpg" title="Photo 17"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k6p3d5IQr2c/UDzn2SQeDGI/AAAAAAAAB-M/QjnALLIfCrI/Photo%25252017.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 17<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.896861,12.489733&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.896861,12.489733"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BQxFEQD_V1k/UDzn7RjeepI/AAAAAAAAB-U/C_HXVI93bac/Inside%252520the%252520Basilica%252520Santa%252520Maria%252520Maggiore%252521.jpg" title="Inside the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BQxFEQD_V1k/UDzn7RjeepI/AAAAAAAAB-U/C_HXVI93bac/Inside%252520the%252520Basilica%252520Santa%252520Maria%252520Maggiore%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Inside the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nAl4cHK4mgk/UDzn_nomRnI/AAAAAAAAB-c/g5Oaf6BztXI/The%252520mosaic%252520floor%252520was%252520astounding%252520and%252520even%252520more%252520so%252520b.jpg" title="The mosaic floor was astounding and even more so b"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nAl4cHK4mgk/UDzn_nomRnI/AAAAAAAAB-c/g5Oaf6BztXI/The%252520mosaic%252520floor%252520was%252520astounding%252520and%252520even%252520more%252520so%252520b.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The mosaic floor was astounding and even more so b<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tjn22XqXtH0/UDzoEvSPaXI/AAAAAAAAB-k/Qq16Qagq8qc/Stunning%252521.jpg" title="Stunning!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tjn22XqXtH0/UDzoEvSPaXI/AAAAAAAAB-k/Qq16Qagq8qc/Stunning%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Stunning!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CN5dRkj0P5k/UDzoKB3dyCI/AAAAAAAAB-s/ZFp2x9cLLRQ/More%252520so%252521.jpg" title="More so!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CN5dRkj0P5k/UDzoKB3dyCI/AAAAAAAAB-s/ZFp2x9cLLRQ/More%252520so%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More so!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CHZ5wa0R5hg/UDzoOKUZLyI/AAAAAAAAB-0/2gEDNakEPZg/Photo%25252018.jpg" title="Photo 18"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CHZ5wa0R5hg/UDzoOKUZLyI/AAAAAAAAB-0/2gEDNakEPZg/Photo%25252018.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 18<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zbzFit2U5lw/UDzoR4PryeI/AAAAAAAAB-8/Q7FVm9wtV6E/Our%252520first%252520class%252520cabin%252520in%252520the%252520Italian%252520train%25252C%252520not%252520so.jpg" title="Our first class cabin in the Italian train, not so"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zbzFit2U5lw/UDzoR4PryeI/AAAAAAAAB-8/Q7FVm9wtV6E/Our%252520first%252520class%252520cabin%252520in%252520the%252520Italian%252520train%25252C%252520not%252520so.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our first class cabin in the Italian train, not so<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D80bwsjNqBA/UDzoVXr0F-I/AAAAAAAAB_E/VAcVFrk3UK8/Bunks%252520down%25252C%252520ready%252520for%252520bed%252521.jpg" title="Bunks down, ready for bed!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D80bwsjNqBA/UDzoVXr0F-I/AAAAAAAAB_E/VAcVFrk3UK8/Bunks%252520down%25252C%252520ready%252520for%252520bed%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Bunks down, ready for bed!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DdFdfp_9LaI/UDzoYqQZHRI/AAAAAAAAB_M/zXUM1oIfGno/Our%252520corner%252520ensuite%25252C%252520but%252520no%252520toilet%25252C%252520had%252520to%252520go%252520out%252520o.jpg" title="Our corner ensuite, but no toilet, had to go out o"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DdFdfp_9LaI/UDzoYqQZHRI/AAAAAAAAB_M/zXUM1oIfGno/Our%252520corner%252520ensuite%25252C%252520but%252520no%252520toilet%25252C%252520had%252520to%252520go%252520out%252520o.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our corner ensuite, but no toilet, had to go out o<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.897175,12.498261&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.897175,12.498261"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-27161953920040705772012-08-28T08:26:00.001-07:002012-08-28T08:26:05.743-07:00Rome<br />
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Day 22 - Rome</h2>
<b>Maiori, Rome</b><br />
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<b>Friday, 20 May 2011</b><br />
Unfortunately this morning we have to leave Maiori and the Amalfi coast. 😢<br />
We arrived in Rome and enjoyed a wonderful guided panoramic tour around the famous landmarks of this grand city. This was great, we had about 2 1/2 hours of air conditioned comfort while we took in the sites. If we happened to miss sites because they were on the other side of the bus then our wonderful bus driver Marco, would drive around so we saw them on our side of the bus. This greatly helped with photo taking, however I'm not altogether sure what each photo is of (my camera gps helped a bit but it's not infallible), but they look nice!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AqDXJGRc3zg/UDzgSxvwF0I/AAAAAAAAB1c/m2xUNlE5CM4/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520coast%252520to%252520the%252520industrial%252520part%252520of%252520I.jpg" title="Looking down the coast to the industrial part of I"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AqDXJGRc3zg/UDzgSxvwF0I/AAAAAAAAB1c/m2xUNlE5CM4/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520coast%252520to%252520the%252520industrial%252520part%252520of%252520I.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking down the coast to the industrial part of I<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648244,14.641489&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648244,14.641489"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N_tx-2O3vmo/UDzgYG2d-xI/AAAAAAAAB1k/X209-h-hvtQ/All%252520roads%252520lead%252520to%252520Rome%25252C%252520definitely%252520this%252520one%252521.jpg" title="All roads lead to Rome, definitely this one!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N_tx-2O3vmo/UDzgYG2d-xI/AAAAAAAAB1k/X209-h-hvtQ/All%252520roads%252520lead%252520to%252520Rome%25252C%252520definitely%252520this%252520one%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">All roads lead to Rome, definitely this one!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648244,14.641489&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648244,14.641489"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_hIv7i4O22w/UDzgcyBHAMI/AAAAAAAAB1s/sd1_h0ABXx4/Photo%2525201.jpg" title="Photo 1"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_hIv7i4O22w/UDzgcyBHAMI/AAAAAAAAB1s/sd1_h0ABXx4/Photo%2525201.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 1<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.902039,12.531367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.902039,12.531367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cA40a4FfKrw/UDzghO1VAWI/AAAAAAAAB10/w0mioIiGRS8/Our%252520first%252520sighting%252520of%252520ruins%252520in%252520Rome%252521.jpg" title="Our first sighting of ruins in Rome!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cA40a4FfKrw/UDzghO1VAWI/AAAAAAAAB10/w0mioIiGRS8/Our%252520first%252520sighting%252520of%252520ruins%252520in%252520Rome%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our first sighting of ruins in Rome!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.902039,12.531367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.902039,12.531367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OBjDSi3gUCg/UDzgmG3TJvI/AAAAAAAAB18/R7H_5VSLUIo/Photo%2525202.jpg" title="Photo 2"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OBjDSi3gUCg/UDzgmG3TJvI/AAAAAAAAB18/R7H_5VSLUIo/Photo%2525202.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 2<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.902039,12.531367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.902039,12.531367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-migqggSgOUI/UDzgrVATyyI/AAAAAAAAB2E/yMkfRMh4O0o/Photo%2525203.jpg" title="Photo 3"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-migqggSgOUI/UDzgrVATyyI/AAAAAAAAB2E/yMkfRMh4O0o/Photo%2525203.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 3<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.902039,12.531367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.902039,12.531367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7yVXZPAeldc/UDzgu2bmpyI/AAAAAAAAB2M/p0CMzPROxMg/Castle-like%252520buildings..jpg" title="Castle-like buildings."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7yVXZPAeldc/UDzgu2bmpyI/AAAAAAAAB2M/p0CMzPROxMg/Castle-like%252520buildings..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Castle-like buildings.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.877139,12.486106&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.877139,12.486106"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TOyP5jpUCPg/UDzgy5alhCI/AAAAAAAAB2U/up-q7YQnQMI/Significant%252520columns%252521.%252521.jpg" title="Significant columns!?!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TOyP5jpUCPg/UDzgy5alhCI/AAAAAAAAB2U/up-q7YQnQMI/Significant%252520columns%252521.%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Significant columns!?!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.884669,12.489164&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.884669,12.489164"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KHHR_d4iy4g/UDzg30SNlNI/AAAAAAAAB2c/tVl_6xKYEIY/Nice%252520Arches.jpg" title="Nice Arches"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KHHR_d4iy4g/UDzg30SNlNI/AAAAAAAAB2c/tVl_6xKYEIY/Nice%252520Arches.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Nice Arches<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.884669,12.489164&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.884669,12.489164"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qC0STTaezZw/UDzg8_PFhXI/AAAAAAAAB2k/2yPhWQq6Is8/Magnificent%252520ruins%25252C%252520Villa%252520Celimontana..jpg" title="Magnificent ruins, Villa Celimontana."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qC0STTaezZw/UDzg8_PFhXI/AAAAAAAAB2k/2yPhWQq6Is8/Magnificent%252520ruins%25252C%252520Villa%252520Celimontana..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Magnificent ruins, Villa Celimontana.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.889250,12.481422&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.889250,12.481422"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GpD1i9-G4zc/UDzhAXWiuPI/AAAAAAAAB2s/IBTeOwKPfvE/This%252520is%252520Circus%252520Maximus%252521.jpg" title="This is Circus Maximus!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GpD1i9-G4zc/UDzhAXWiuPI/AAAAAAAAB2s/IBTeOwKPfvE/This%252520is%252520Circus%252520Maximus%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This is Circus Maximus!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.889250,12.481422&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.889250,12.481422"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nqEaUPtom9c/UDzhEj3cnAI/AAAAAAAAB20/f7OiIpmFsbk/Circu%252520Maximus%252520%252526%252520Vika%252520Celimontana..jpg" title="Circu Maximus & Vika Celimontana."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nqEaUPtom9c/UDzhEj3cnAI/AAAAAAAAB20/f7OiIpmFsbk/Circu%252520Maximus%252520%252526%252520Vika%252520Celimontana..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Circu Maximus & Vika Celimontana.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.889250,12.481422&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.889250,12.481422"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0hg6JxWPU48/UDzhI-hGxnI/AAAAAAAAB28/QBab9_0iT_E/Photo%2525204.jpg" title="Photo 4"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0hg6JxWPU48/UDzhI-hGxnI/AAAAAAAAB28/QBab9_0iT_E/Photo%2525204.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 4<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.889250,12.481422&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.889250,12.481422"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2_Y9Tu3nvKM/UDzhNuyj_-I/AAAAAAAAB3E/s_OYYr_EgZo/Contrasts%252520in%252520Architecture..jpg" title="Contrasts in Architecture."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2_Y9Tu3nvKM/UDzhNuyj_-I/AAAAAAAAB3E/s_OYYr_EgZo/Contrasts%252520in%252520Architecture..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Contrasts in Architecture.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.885586,12.484894&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.885586,12.484894"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RX1ZxJK05Ng/UDzhR489trI/AAAAAAAAB3M/ooCo0Vh_7-A/Photo%2525205.jpg" title="Photo 5"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RX1ZxJK05Ng/UDzhR489trI/AAAAAAAAB3M/ooCo0Vh_7-A/Photo%2525205.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 5<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.885586,12.484894&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.885586,12.484894"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XXX8RhZHq3c/UDzhW3J4LqI/AAAAAAAAB3U/p5EMsb6ppbI/Pont%252520Sublicio.jpg" title="Pont Sublicio"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XXX8RhZHq3c/UDzhW3J4LqI/AAAAAAAAB3U/p5EMsb6ppbI/Pont%252520Sublicio.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pont Sublicio<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.885586,12.484894&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.885586,12.484894"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aW8j0x9sMNk/UDzhbMtDQWI/AAAAAAAAB3c/ZTEAeogeSXo/Pont%252520Palatino..jpg" title="Pont Palatino."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aW8j0x9sMNk/UDzhbMtDQWI/AAAAAAAAB3c/ZTEAeogeSXo/Pont%252520Palatino..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pont Palatino.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.885586,12.484894&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.885586,12.484894"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xq6rrl2ceYE/UDzhfpUbmnI/AAAAAAAAB3k/3O49au4jykg/Monument%252520at%252520top%252520of%252520a%252520hill..jpg" title="Monument at top of a hill."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xq6rrl2ceYE/UDzhfpUbmnI/AAAAAAAAB3k/3O49au4jykg/Monument%252520at%252520top%252520of%252520a%252520hill..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Monument at top of a hill.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891389,12.460881&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891389,12.460881"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DFdTd3YkbMw/UDzhlORHpMI/AAAAAAAAB3s/2-eE3k7zNr4/Views%252520across%252520Rome%252520from%252520the%252520lookout%252520near%252520the%252520monume.jpg" title="Views across Rome from the lookout near the monume"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DFdTd3YkbMw/UDzhlORHpMI/AAAAAAAAB3s/2-eE3k7zNr4/Views%252520across%252520Rome%252520from%252520the%252520lookout%252520near%252520the%252520monume.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Views across Rome from the lookout near the monume<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oQocrU3Z6y4/UDzhq89VypI/AAAAAAAAB30/nbHBnGzBLTY/More%252520views%252520of%252520Rome..jpg" title="More views of Rome."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oQocrU3Z6y4/UDzhq89VypI/AAAAAAAAB30/nbHBnGzBLTY/More%252520views%252520of%252520Rome..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More views of Rome.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891511,12.461294&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891511,12.461294"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7rIMqgdFe9s/UDzhv5dmeCI/AAAAAAAAB38/V5NJdeMoCjE/Photo%2525206.jpg" title="Photo 6"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7rIMqgdFe9s/UDzhv5dmeCI/AAAAAAAAB38/V5NJdeMoCjE/Photo%2525206.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 6<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891511,12.461294&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891511,12.461294"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iB7_YSc8A2I/UDzh0sk79II/AAAAAAAAB4E/c_lMq4CzkFI/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520nearing%252520the%252520end%252520of%252520the%252520Italian%252520tour%252520-%252520.jpg" title="Jason and I nearing the end of the Italian tour - "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iB7_YSc8A2I/UDzh0sk79II/AAAAAAAAB4E/c_lMq4CzkFI/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520nearing%252520the%252520end%252520of%252520the%252520Italian%252520tour%252520-%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and I nearing the end of the Italian tour - <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891261,12.461675&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891261,12.461675"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-px1P69p3s08/UDzh5RnPVHI/AAAAAAAAB4M/qf-CiFnW8bk/There%252520is%252520some%252520significance%252520to%252520these%252520column%252520statues.jpg" title="There is some significance to these column statues"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-px1P69p3s08/UDzh5RnPVHI/AAAAAAAAB4M/qf-CiFnW8bk/There%252520is%252520some%252520significance%252520to%252520these%252520column%252520statues.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">There is some significance to these column statues<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891261,12.461675&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891261,12.461675"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ArqaFxXCubU/UDzh-bE7_0I/AAAAAAAAB4U/BG-JeF48HJ8/Michelangelo%252520lived%252520here%252521.jpg" title="Michelangelo lived here!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ArqaFxXCubU/UDzh-bE7_0I/AAAAAAAAB4U/BG-JeF48HJ8/Michelangelo%252520lived%252520here%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Michelangelo lived here!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891389,12.460881&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891389,12.460881"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-02ytPnGptHM/UDziC-l82NI/AAAAAAAAB4c/dZH0jNE8S_c/Tiber%252520Island%252521.jpg" title="Tiber Island!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-02ytPnGptHM/UDziC-l82NI/AAAAAAAAB4c/dZH0jNE8S_c/Tiber%252520Island%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Tiber Island!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891389,12.460881&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891389,12.460881"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y3ZyEeFCB6M/UDziHwn2m5I/AAAAAAAAB4k/EkkfAeSI63I/Photo%2525207.jpg" title="Photo 7"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y3ZyEeFCB6M/UDziHwn2m5I/AAAAAAAAB4k/EkkfAeSI63I/Photo%2525207.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 7<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891253,12.474506&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891253,12.474506"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hdCjPEdr-x4/UDziMR8SzlI/AAAAAAAAB4s/ogn_vdbYbc4/Photo%2525208.jpg" title="Photo 8"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hdCjPEdr-x4/UDziMR8SzlI/AAAAAAAAB4s/ogn_vdbYbc4/Photo%2525208.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 8<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891253,12.474506&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891253,12.474506"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xZgNkkNbuHc/UDziQHnKc2I/AAAAAAAAB40/rnizsKfYA90/Photo%2525209.jpg" title="Photo 9"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xZgNkkNbuHc/UDziQHnKc2I/AAAAAAAAB40/rnizsKfYA90/Photo%2525209.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 9<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891253,12.474506&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891253,12.474506"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GZ1XJ3bRUrw/UDziVEsRl3I/AAAAAAAAB48/ys3MUsDtpxc/Photo%25252010.jpg" title="Photo 10"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GZ1XJ3bRUrw/UDziVEsRl3I/AAAAAAAAB48/ys3MUsDtpxc/Photo%25252010.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 10<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.891253,12.474506&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.891253,12.474506"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Cupv-aqQESw/UDziZs9yvsI/AAAAAAAAB5E/hMCbueXIfdg/Photo%25252011.jpg" title="Photo 11"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Cupv-aqQESw/UDziZs9yvsI/AAAAAAAAB5E/hMCbueXIfdg/Photo%25252011.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 11<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.902456,12.462628&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.902456,12.462628"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FZJRBa9rIGA/UDzid5fZ70I/AAAAAAAAB5M/updtEnjB8bs/Photo%25252012.jpg" title="Photo 12"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FZJRBa9rIGA/UDzid5fZ70I/AAAAAAAAB5M/updtEnjB8bs/Photo%25252012.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Photo 12<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.895031,12.482078&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.895031,12.482078"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_tOVn8hntb4/UDziiRwa0AI/AAAAAAAAB5U/kneGWwuaK0I/Up%252520close..jpg" title="Up close."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_tOVn8hntb4/UDziiRwa0AI/AAAAAAAAB5U/kneGWwuaK0I/Up%252520close..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Up close.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.895031,12.482078&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.895031,12.482078"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZKyxKXnM7Fs/UDzinupgMfI/AAAAAAAAB5c/aIgy2pC_jIE/More%252520ruins..jpg" title="More ruins."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZKyxKXnM7Fs/UDzinupgMfI/AAAAAAAAB5c/aIgy2pC_jIE/More%252520ruins..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More ruins.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.895031,12.482078&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.895031,12.482078"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x6t3-V7C6ow/UDzisOsrLhI/AAAAAAAAB5k/YosecwHGH-8/The%252520Colleseum..jpg" title="The Colleseum."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x6t3-V7C6ow/UDzisOsrLhI/AAAAAAAAB5k/YosecwHGH-8/The%252520Colleseum..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Colleseum.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.893228,12.487067&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.893228,12.487067"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OdM2G-Uj_UQ/UDzixaPxTWI/AAAAAAAAB5s/kHFxRI7O6M4/Fairwell%252520dinner%252520with%252520our%252520Albatross%252520group..jpg" title="Fairwell dinner with our Albatross group."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OdM2G-Uj_UQ/UDzixaPxTWI/AAAAAAAAB5s/kHFxRI7O6M4/Fairwell%252520dinner%252520with%252520our%252520Albatross%252520group..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Fairwell dinner with our Albatross group.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=41.893228,12.487067&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=41.893228,12.487067"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-33180540792191905522012-08-27T04:08:00.000-07:002012-08-27T04:08:11.571-07:00Amalfi Coast & Positano.<br />
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Day 21 - Amalfi Coast & Positano.</h2>
<b>Maiori, Amalfi, Maiori</b><br />
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<b>Thursday, 19 May 2011</b><br />
The Amalfi Coast is famous for its twisting winding scenic drive with picturesque villages and towns hugging the cliffs and craggy coves. <br />
This morning we caught a ferry from Maori along the dramatic coastline to our morning stop in Amalfi. Amalfi was delightful but we only had about an hour here. <br />
We continued by ferry to Positano. This town clings in tiers to the rockface down the steep, rugged hillside to the old port which is only directly accessible by boat. We walked up and down the back lane ways, had lunch and looked in the many shops. It was very nice but definitely a popular tourist destination.<br />
Mid-afternoon we returned by ferry to Maiori where the remainder of the afternoon was at leisure to relax and enjoy our surroundings. Jason had a swim in the freezing cold swimming pool with the two boys!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--0YXQQQ7_44/UDtRbRzBzDI/AAAAAAAABow/JDGp9w1-xug/Cruising%252520along%252520the%252520Amalfi%252520Coast%25252C%252520with%252520Megan%25252C%252520Franc.jpg" title="Cruising along the Amalfi Coast, with Megan, Franc"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--0YXQQQ7_44/UDtRbRzBzDI/AAAAAAAABow/JDGp9w1-xug/Cruising%252520along%252520the%252520Amalfi%252520Coast%25252C%252520with%252520Megan%25252C%252520Franc.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Cruising along the Amalfi Coast, with Megan, Franc<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.636039,14.608242&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.636039,14.608242"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oBCFh95r598/UDtRrOu6OeI/AAAAAAAABo4/55MeKuZuKMc/Looking%252520back%252520at%252520Atrani..jpg" title="Looking back at Atrani."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oBCFh95r598/UDtRrOu6OeI/AAAAAAAABo4/55MeKuZuKMc/Looking%252520back%252520at%252520Atrani..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking back at Atrani.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.636039,14.608242&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.636039,14.608242"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T2uv7YhOrHs/UDtR4o5C2PI/AAAAAAAABpA/NvSeqcp8I2Q/An%252520unusual%252520modern%252520building%252520amongst%252520the%252520old..jpg" title="An unusual modern building amongst the old."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T2uv7YhOrHs/UDtR4o5C2PI/AAAAAAAABpA/NvSeqcp8I2Q/An%252520unusual%252520modern%252520building%252520amongst%252520the%252520old..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">An unusual modern building amongst the old.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.644161,14.631897&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.644161,14.631897"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SmZamxg5blU/UDtR-r828aI/AAAAAAAABpI/gWYatmHDYDg/Looking%252520toward%252520Positano..jpg" title="Looking toward Positano."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SmZamxg5blU/UDtR-r828aI/AAAAAAAABpI/gWYatmHDYDg/Looking%252520toward%252520Positano..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking toward Positano.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.644161,14.631897&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.644161,14.631897"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AYQ-OIebKlc/UDtSG0nV6MI/AAAAAAAABpQ/DtQ0a6xmAKI/Jason%252520enjoying%252520the%252520ride..jpg" title="Jason enjoying the ride."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AYQ-OIebKlc/UDtSG0nV6MI/AAAAAAAABpQ/DtQ0a6xmAKI/Jason%252520enjoying%252520the%252520ride..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason enjoying the ride.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.644161,14.631897&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.644161,14.631897"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SqzE8beK6ts/UDtSMBnu3WI/AAAAAAAABpY/O8F-1BHHjLs/How%252520do%252520they%252520build%252520these%252520places..jpg" title="How do they build these places?"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SqzE8beK6ts/UDtSMBnu3WI/AAAAAAAABpY/O8F-1BHHjLs/How%252520do%252520they%252520build%252520these%252520places..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">How do they build these places?<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.639458,14.624278&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.639458,14.624278"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v0XnlcntYYc/UDtSUFV3N_I/AAAAAAAABpg/LlNJlXW9rZk/Village%252520of%252520Amalfi..jpg" title="Village of Amalfi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v0XnlcntYYc/UDtSUFV3N_I/AAAAAAAABpg/LlNJlXW9rZk/Village%252520of%252520Amalfi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Village of Amalfi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.635592,14.617081&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.635592,14.617081"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3TY4XeH0leo/UDtSaST1-pI/AAAAAAAABpo/FQSiBdy9OGg/Looks%252520almost%252520inaccessible..jpg" title="Looks almost inaccessible."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3TY4XeH0leo/UDtSaST1-pI/AAAAAAAABpo/FQSiBdy9OGg/Looks%252520almost%252520inaccessible..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looks almost inaccessible.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.635592,14.617081&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.635592,14.617081"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8GuXigk9uUE/UDtSinXz2xI/AAAAAAAABpw/FGA-ueyzN6o/Amalfi..jpg" title="Amalfi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8GuXigk9uUE/UDtSinXz2xI/AAAAAAAABpw/FGA-ueyzN6o/Amalfi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Amalfi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.635592,14.617081&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.635592,14.617081"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1wp9_XUII_4/UDtSwFg0lwI/AAAAAAAABp4/KjB9C04hf_w/Amalfi.jpg" title="Amalfi"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1wp9_XUII_4/UDtSwFg0lwI/AAAAAAAABp4/KjB9C04hf_w/Amalfi.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Amalfi<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.632461,14.609694&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.632461,14.609694"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yXloPIjB6uE/UDtS6IvOfrI/AAAAAAAABqA/9zqeIXJZ_PU/Village%252520of%252520Atrani.jpg" title="Village of Atrani"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yXloPIjB6uE/UDtS6IvOfrI/AAAAAAAABqA/9zqeIXJZ_PU/Village%252520of%252520Atrani.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Village of Atrani<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZuIeCWaZ0AU/UDtTBMxqUmI/AAAAAAAABqI/G8-wlSB1-t4/Atrani.jpg" title="Atrani"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZuIeCWaZ0AU/UDtTBMxqUmI/AAAAAAAABqI/G8-wlSB1-t4/Atrani.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Atrani<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.632461,14.609694&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.632461,14.609694"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0p0ayWzlrwQ/UDtTHADHWYI/AAAAAAAABqQ/Sv-QgEaqZIc/%2525282%252529%252520Amalfi.jpg" title="Amalfi"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0p0ayWzlrwQ/UDtTHADHWYI/AAAAAAAABqQ/Sv-QgEaqZIc/%2525282%252529%252520Amalfi.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Amalfi<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--T1WcnfvXYQ/UDtTLnA0eJI/AAAAAAAABqY/iHJXN-smyfA/The%252520delightful%252520village%252520of%252520Amalfi..jpg" title="The delightful village of Amalfi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--T1WcnfvXYQ/UDtTLnA0eJI/AAAAAAAABqY/iHJXN-smyfA/The%252520delightful%252520village%252520of%252520Amalfi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The delightful village of Amalfi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.632089,14.600694&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.632089,14.600694"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hcA-X_Lqw5M/UDtTQAQ_Z5I/AAAAAAAABqg/jYeZxGpOLCs/Unusual%252520fountain%252520and%252520collection..jpg" title="Unusual fountain and collection."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hcA-X_Lqw5M/UDtTQAQ_Z5I/AAAAAAAABqg/jYeZxGpOLCs/Unusual%252520fountain%252520and%252520collection..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Unusual fountain and collection.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5uCDpWSjtBM/UDtTSoJ9yPI/AAAAAAAABqo/G0WC7H1KEMU/In%252520Amalfi..jpg" title="In Amalfi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5uCDpWSjtBM/UDtTSoJ9yPI/AAAAAAAABqo/G0WC7H1KEMU/In%252520Amalfi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In Amalfi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.632089,14.600694&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.632089,14.600694"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OWwACjB1MYw/UDtTX0hI78I/AAAAAAAABqw/obllBmOgYrc/It%252520is%252520a%252520fishing%252520village%252521.jpg" title="It is a fishing village!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OWwACjB1MYw/UDtTX0hI78I/AAAAAAAABqw/obllBmOgYrc/It%252520is%252520a%252520fishing%252520village%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">It is a fishing village!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.636561,14.601972&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.636561,14.601972"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MjAdjXTVy6o/UDtTd5NBpkI/AAAAAAAABq4/c4TLn0Za1bM/Nice%252520fresh%252520fish%252521.jpg" title="Nice fresh fish!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MjAdjXTVy6o/UDtTd5NBpkI/AAAAAAAABq4/c4TLn0Za1bM/Nice%252520fresh%252520fish%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Nice fresh fish!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.636561,14.601972&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.636561,14.601972"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tjYf44o6m50/UDtTiicDahI/AAAAAAAABrA/TLPp1mpoRmc/Back%252520on%252520the%252520boat%252520to%252520Positano..jpg" title="Back on the boat to Positano."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tjYf44o6m50/UDtTiicDahI/AAAAAAAABrA/TLPp1mpoRmc/Back%252520on%252520the%252520boat%252520to%252520Positano..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Back on the boat to Positano.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.636561,14.601972&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.636561,14.601972"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a above="above" d="d" hole="hole" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AalYi7Yzot8/UDtTnfY8uSI/AAAAAAAABrI/3hfBXcIDP6w/Mmm%25252C%252520not%252520sure%252520if%252520Id%252520want%252520to%252520live%252520above%252520this%252520hole%25252C.jpg" live="live" this="this" title="Mmm, not sure if I" to="to" want="want"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AalYi7Yzot8/UDtTnfY8uSI/AAAAAAAABrI/3hfBXcIDP6w/Mmm%25252C%252520not%252520sure%252520if%252520Id%252520want%252520to%252520live%252520above%252520this%252520hole%25252C.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Mmm, not sure if I'd want to live above this hole,<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.636561,14.601972&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.636561,14.601972"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qxEXC6ztQxA/UDtTtwdKmyI/AAAAAAAABrQ/gBC6F9__b6I/Lovely%252520landscape..jpg" title="Lovely landscape."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qxEXC6ztQxA/UDtTtwdKmyI/AAAAAAAABrQ/gBC6F9__b6I/Lovely%252520landscape..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Lovely landscape.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.615450,14.579217&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.615450,14.579217"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k4GosvMJTt8/UDtT0EDpsHI/AAAAAAAABrY/AO_sPjgodxk/Look%252520at%252520the%252520road%252520down%252520to%252520this%252520place%252521.jpg" title="Look at the road down to this place!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k4GosvMJTt8/UDtT0EDpsHI/AAAAAAAABrY/AO_sPjgodxk/Look%252520at%252520the%252520road%252520down%252520to%252520this%252520place%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Look at the road down to this place!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.615450,14.579217&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.615450,14.579217"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JbWLnFzi13M/UDtT3N--QlI/AAAAAAAABrg/jtdqVzVi6kk/Perfect%252520weather%252521.jpg" title="Perfect weather!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JbWLnFzi13M/UDtT3N--QlI/AAAAAAAABrg/jtdqVzVi6kk/Perfect%252520weather%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Perfect weather!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.610206,14.568681&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.610206,14.568681"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uvj07O4ZMkA/UDtT8RqDoPI/AAAAAAAABro/qjKJnG_Kk0k/The%252520boys%252520got%252520to%252520drive%252520the%252520boat%25252C%252520they%252520loved%252520it%252521.jpg" title="The boys got to drive the boat, they loved it!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uvj07O4ZMkA/UDtT8RqDoPI/AAAAAAAABro/qjKJnG_Kk0k/The%252520boys%252520got%252520to%252520drive%252520the%252520boat%25252C%252520they%252520loved%252520it%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The boys got to drive the boat, they loved it!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.610022,14.561061&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.610022,14.561061"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rhJjwDq92I0/UDtUCkjxKZI/AAAAAAAABrw/YXgRqqxNZrs/This%252520is%252520part%252520of%252520the%252520road%252520that%252520is%252520built%252520onto%252520the%252520ro.jpg" title="This is part of the road that is built onto the ro"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rhJjwDq92I0/UDtUCkjxKZI/AAAAAAAABrw/YXgRqqxNZrs/This%252520is%252520part%252520of%252520the%252520road%252520that%252520is%252520built%252520onto%252520the%252520ro.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This is part of the road that is built onto the ro<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.606469,14.538519&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.606469,14.538519"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qcBY9VZnxeU/UDtUK1wz2XI/AAAAAAAABr4/DftZPm30Wvw/Up%252520closer%252521.jpg" title="Up closer!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qcBY9VZnxeU/UDtUK1wz2XI/AAAAAAAABr4/DftZPm30Wvw/Up%252520closer%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Up closer!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.606469,14.538519&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.606469,14.538519"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a amazed="amazed" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vLG6s2jyo04/UDtUSXz5MVI/AAAAAAAABsA/sYwcUf3nl4s/Im%252520still%252520amazed%252521.jpg" m="m" still="still" title="I"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vLG6s2jyo04/UDtUSXz5MVI/AAAAAAAABsA/sYwcUf3nl4s/Im%252520still%252520amazed%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">I'm still amazed!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.606403,14.527164&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.606403,14.527164"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E1tbpmJkIAw/UDtUYSn8aKI/AAAAAAAABsI/1CPeUcLKeqY/Approaching%252520Positano%252521.jpg" title="Approaching Positano!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E1tbpmJkIAw/UDtUYSn8aKI/AAAAAAAABsI/1CPeUcLKeqY/Approaching%252520Positano%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Approaching Positano!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.619567,14.494644&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.619567,14.494644"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R_IqGFRWHGc/UDtUcF7nDgI/AAAAAAAABsQ/f8-jsvbUECQ/Positano%252521.jpg" title="Positano!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R_IqGFRWHGc/UDtUcF7nDgI/AAAAAAAABsQ/f8-jsvbUECQ/Positano%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Positano!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.619567,14.494644&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.619567,14.494644"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8l44uYt_aV0/UDtUhvCcPFI/AAAAAAAABsY/dYsNc2Fs_OY/At%252520Positano..jpg" title="At Positano."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8l44uYt_aV0/UDtUhvCcPFI/AAAAAAAABsY/dYsNc2Fs_OY/At%252520Positano..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">At Positano.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.619567,14.494644&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.619567,14.494644"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OZb8oOaCkYU/UDtUmV2ABcI/AAAAAAAABsg/3sESnNrSydE/Beachside%252520change%252520rooms%25252C%252520Italian%252520style%252521.jpg" title="Beachside change rooms, Italian style!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OZb8oOaCkYU/UDtUmV2ABcI/AAAAAAAABsg/3sESnNrSydE/Beachside%252520change%252520rooms%25252C%252520Italian%252520style%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Beachside change rooms, Italian style!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.628450,14.486919&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.628450,14.486919"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-44IytZNS8Ek/UDtUp4g5xLI/AAAAAAAABso/IqxQtAjBD6w/Approaching%252520Maiori..jpg" title="Approaching Maiori."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-44IytZNS8Ek/UDtUp4g5xLI/AAAAAAAABso/IqxQtAjBD6w/Approaching%252520Maiori..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Approaching Maiori.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.647869,14.635492&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.647869,14.635492"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rA6zKkXhz9g/UDtUtpuAM9I/AAAAAAAABsw/xah4sVoE-CA/Maiori%252520foreshore..jpg" title="Maiori foreshore."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rA6zKkXhz9g/UDtUtpuAM9I/AAAAAAAABsw/xah4sVoE-CA/Maiori%252520foreshore..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Maiori foreshore.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.647869,14.635492&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.647869,14.635492"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a fr="fr" from="from" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ViaZ9Mm_-A4/UDtUwFBkVEI/AAAAAAAABs4/sjMxIcFhv5g/Our%252520hotel%252520in%252520Maiori%25252C%252520doesnt%252520look%252520much%252520from%252520the%252520fr.jpg" look="look" much="much" t="t" the="the" title="Our hotel in Maiori, doesn"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ViaZ9Mm_-A4/UDtUwFBkVEI/AAAAAAAABs4/sjMxIcFhv5g/Our%252520hotel%252520in%252520Maiori%25252C%252520doesnt%252520look%252520much%252520from%252520the%252520fr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our hotel in Maiori, doesn't look much from the fr<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.649125,14.637867&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.649125,14.637867"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5170Sq5Nq3I/UDtU0tCsynI/AAAAAAAABtA/-9iuwuCHluM/The%252520pool%252520was%252520lovely%25252C%252520the%252520water%252520was%252520freezing%252520but%252520th.jpg" title="The pool was lovely, the water was freezing but th"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5170Sq5Nq3I/UDtU0tCsynI/AAAAAAAABtA/-9iuwuCHluM/The%252520pool%252520was%252520lovely%25252C%252520the%252520water%252520was%252520freezing%252520but%252520th.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The pool was lovely, the water was freezing but th<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648258,14.642183&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648258,14.642183"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NClbGByBJnI/UDtU3MK7ddI/AAAAAAAABtI/RB2p0A6nLsM/Or%252520the%252520boys%252521.jpg" title="Or the boys!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NClbGByBJnI/UDtU3MK7ddI/AAAAAAAABtI/RB2p0A6nLsM/Or%252520the%252520boys%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Or the boys!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648594,14.641744&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648594,14.641744"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-w5JKtcD_ftY/UDtU6IfIUuI/AAAAAAAABtQ/rU8xq9dfuc4/Our%252520Albatross%252520group%252521.jpg" title="Our Albatross group!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-w5JKtcD_ftY/UDtU6IfIUuI/AAAAAAAABtQ/rU8xq9dfuc4/Our%252520Albatross%252520group%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our Albatross group!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648439,14.641914&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648439,14.641914"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-56371199650543562012-08-27T03:41:00.000-07:002012-08-27T03:41:16.480-07:00Isle of Capri<br />
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Day 20 - Isle of Capri</h2>
<b>Maiori, Positano, Capri, Maiori</b><br />
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<b>Wednesday, 18 May 2011</b><br />
Today we had an enjoyable day catching the ferry across to Marina Grande, on the Isle of Capri which the Roman emperor Tiberius made his capital. <br />
On arrival we boarded a local (mini) coach for a short orientation tour of this dramatic island. First we were taken to the town of Anacapri which was delightful and quiet. Later we were taken to Capri which was very busy. We walked right up to ?..?<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7Li168_AHsQ/UDtIjZd7nqI/AAAAAAAABiA/BF58jiO98Ho/Amalfi.jpg" title="Amalfi"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7Li168_AHsQ/UDtIjZd7nqI/AAAAAAAABiA/BF58jiO98Ho/Amalfi.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Amalfi<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648222,14.641564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648222,14.641564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x8xHUTFURVA/UDtIoD1RzoI/AAAAAAAABiI/qIeIu6MpgFY/A%252520bit%252520of%252520a%252520climb%252520to%252520the%252520top..jpg" title="A bit of a climb to the top."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x8xHUTFURVA/UDtIoD1RzoI/AAAAAAAABiI/qIeIu6MpgFY/A%252520bit%252520of%252520a%252520climb%252520to%252520the%252520top..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A bit of a climb to the top.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.633294,14.601675&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.633294,14.601675"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1YyDEpKhlyQ/UDtIrUqBWlI/AAAAAAAABiQ/kbU1uT7Ic60/Positano.jpg" title="Positano"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1YyDEpKhlyQ/UDtIrUqBWlI/AAAAAAAABiQ/kbU1uT7Ic60/Positano.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Positano<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.633281,14.601667&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.633281,14.601667"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tWZeLkyo5UU/UDtIvp2SU9I/AAAAAAAABiY/TBo4w_5UqiA/Unique%252520moss%252520covered%252520fountain..jpg" title="Unique moss covered fountain."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tWZeLkyo5UU/UDtIvp2SU9I/AAAAAAAABiY/TBo4w_5UqiA/Unique%252520moss%252520covered%252520fountain..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Unique moss covered fountain.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dplZU5X634w/UDtI1BzjUjI/AAAAAAAABig/1MggaJxMj_E/The%252520little%252520buses%252520that%252520transported%252520us%252520around%252520the%252520Is.jpg" title="The little buses that transported us around the Is"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dplZU5X634w/UDtI1BzjUjI/AAAAAAAABig/1MggaJxMj_E/The%252520little%252520buses%252520that%252520transported%252520us%252520around%252520the%252520Is.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The little buses that transported us around the Is<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M7S7rDODt3g/UDtI4h4JxKI/AAAAAAAABio/_fHS1bJRiYA/This%252520is%252520why%252520the%252520buses%252520are%252520small.%252520%252520This%252520is%252520the%252520road.jpg" title="This is why the buses are small. This is the road"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M7S7rDODt3g/UDtI4h4JxKI/AAAAAAAABio/_fHS1bJRiYA/This%252520is%252520why%252520the%252520buses%252520are%252520small.%252520%252520This%252520is%252520the%252520road.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This is why the buses are small. This is the road<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HTpL0UJhDy0/UDtI8mT2zcI/AAAAAAAABiw/JjuvVxMPNFQ/Pretty%252520village%252520of%252520Ana%252520Capri..jpg" title="Pretty village of Ana Capri."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HTpL0UJhDy0/UDtI8mT2zcI/AAAAAAAABiw/JjuvVxMPNFQ/Pretty%252520village%252520of%252520Ana%252520Capri..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pretty village of Ana Capri.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R58pfigAwwk/UDtI_Kpr3RI/AAAAAAAABi4/V83sjjSvK0Y/A%252520lovely%252520quiet%252520place%252520to%252520Meander%252520around..jpg" title="A lovely quiet place to Meander around."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R58pfigAwwk/UDtI_Kpr3RI/AAAAAAAABi4/V83sjjSvK0Y/A%252520lovely%252520quiet%252520place%252520to%252520Meander%252520around..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A lovely quiet place to Meander around.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_u_29NqIgTw/UDtJCqRrHiI/AAAAAAAABjA/4qU4QujgX84/Church%252520in%252520Ana%252520Capri..jpg" title="Church in Ana Capri."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_u_29NqIgTw/UDtJCqRrHiI/AAAAAAAABjA/4qU4QujgX84/Church%252520in%252520Ana%252520Capri..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Church in Ana Capri.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KNDRY8Uko0I/UDtJGQf6goI/AAAAAAAABjI/xw4Y6b1I7mw/Fresh%252520fruit%25252C%252520flowers%252520and%252520vegetables..jpg" title="Fresh fruit, flowers and vegetables."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KNDRY8Uko0I/UDtJGQf6goI/AAAAAAAABjI/xw4Y6b1I7mw/Fresh%252520fruit%25252C%252520flowers%252520and%252520vegetables..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Fresh fruit, flowers and vegetables.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ptkXCkuq2j8/UDtJJoJdzTI/AAAAAAAABjQ/HwaQItQs6gE/I%252520would%252520live%252520here%252520if%252520I%252520had%252520to%252521.jpg" title="I would live here if I had to!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ptkXCkuq2j8/UDtJJoJdzTI/AAAAAAAABjQ/HwaQItQs6gE/I%252520would%252520live%252520here%252520if%252520I%252520had%252520to%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">I would live here if I had to!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nwbBIm7DrgM/UDtJMsC0_cI/AAAAAAAABjY/H2QJl2HPxeU/A%252520delightful%252520cafe..jpg" title="A delightful cafe."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nwbBIm7DrgM/UDtJMsC0_cI/AAAAAAAABjY/H2QJl2HPxeU/A%252520delightful%252520cafe..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A delightful cafe.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5XY9QuHQeSk/UDtJPC4d2WI/AAAAAAAABjg/whBuN1rA0Ss/View%252520from%252520Ana%252520Capri%252520down%252520to%252520the%252520Marina%252520Grande..jpg" title="View from Ana Capri down to the Marina Grande."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5XY9QuHQeSk/UDtJPC4d2WI/AAAAAAAABjg/whBuN1rA0Ss/View%252520from%252520Ana%252520Capri%252520down%252520to%252520the%252520Marina%252520Grande..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">View from Ana Capri down to the Marina Grande.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wScMddMejzQ/UDtJVylD4VI/AAAAAAAABjo/kBQJpD_1Ik4/Capri%252520%252526%252520the%252520Mediterranean..jpg" title="Capri & the Mediterranean."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wScMddMejzQ/UDtJVylD4VI/AAAAAAAABjo/kBQJpD_1Ik4/Capri%252520%252526%252520the%252520Mediterranean..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Capri & the Mediterranean.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8DTjB3TsRXw/UDtJYhpV2tI/AAAAAAAABjw/52dlpeRQ1F8/Tiled%252520map%252520of%252520the%252520island..jpg" title="Tiled map of the island."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8DTjB3TsRXw/UDtJYhpV2tI/AAAAAAAABjw/52dlpeRQ1F8/Tiled%252520map%252520of%252520the%252520island..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Tiled map of the island.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a another="another" funicular="funicular" getting="getting" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W73yBE7EJyM/UDtJehXPDmI/AAAAAAAABj4/FGJptcKp4N0/Capris%252520funicular%25252C%252520another%252520way%252520of%252520getting%252520to%252520the%252520t.jpg" of="of" s="s" t="t" the="the" title="Capri" to="to" way="way"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W73yBE7EJyM/UDtJehXPDmI/AAAAAAAABj4/FGJptcKp4N0/Capris%252520funicular%25252C%252520another%252520way%252520of%252520getting%252520to%252520the%252520t.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Capri's funicular, another way of getting to the t<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HDTYzvBE3C0/UDtJifU2cqI/AAAAAAAABkA/lWCsRteFh6A/Beautiful%252520flowers%252520but%252520the%252520stairs%252520look%252520like%252520hard%252520wo.jpg" title="Beautiful flowers but the stairs look like hard wo"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HDTYzvBE3C0/UDtJifU2cqI/AAAAAAAABkA/lWCsRteFh6A/Beautiful%252520flowers%252520but%252520the%252520stairs%252520look%252520like%252520hard%252520wo.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Beautiful flowers but the stairs look like hard wo<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5LNNq4z07r4/UDtJlFirlJI/AAAAAAAABkI/nPu2dg0Ix80/This%252520hotel%252520is%252520where%252520some%252520of%252520the%252520richest%252520people%252520fro.jpg" title="This hotel is where some of the richest people fro"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5LNNq4z07r4/UDtJlFirlJI/AAAAAAAABkI/nPu2dg0Ix80/This%252520hotel%252520is%252520where%252520some%252520of%252520the%252520richest%252520people%252520fro.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This hotel is where some of the richest people fro<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cUWAfSJi3ro/UDtJqMYnN8I/AAAAAAAABkQ/xc_p8lo_7QY/Pretty%252520brass%252520fountain..jpg" title="Pretty brass fountain."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cUWAfSJi3ro/UDtJqMYnN8I/AAAAAAAABkQ/xc_p8lo_7QY/Pretty%252520brass%252520fountain..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pretty brass fountain.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YqHeT5PnQCI/UDtJtv9eVTI/AAAAAAAABkY/Ol2XcpWr61w/And%252520a%252520perfume%252520still%252520to%252520advertise%252520the%252520perfume%252520facto.jpg" title="And a perfume still to advertise the perfume facto"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YqHeT5PnQCI/UDtJtv9eVTI/AAAAAAAABkY/Ol2XcpWr61w/And%252520a%252520perfume%252520still%252520to%252520advertise%252520the%252520perfume%252520facto.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">And a perfume still to advertise the perfume facto<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lcvS-0Q5v7s/UDtJwAgWRNI/AAAAAAAABkg/2a1YJF-3g9M/Views%252520from%252520the%252520top%252520of%252520Capri%252521.jpg" title="Views from the top of Capri!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lcvS-0Q5v7s/UDtJwAgWRNI/AAAAAAAABkg/2a1YJF-3g9M/Views%252520from%252520the%252520top%252520of%252520Capri%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Views from the top of Capri!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Y3OiXK0xkjY/UDtJy4FBE3I/AAAAAAAABko/-Vd4U_PUWRA/Aldo%252520and%252520I..jpg" title="Aldo and I."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Y3OiXK0xkjY/UDtJy4FBE3I/AAAAAAAABko/-Vd4U_PUWRA/Aldo%252520and%252520I..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Aldo and I.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bhy3asgxn4M/UDtJ29yVwrI/AAAAAAAABkw/VSNYeWEEoPM/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520coast..jpg" title="Looking down the coast."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bhy3asgxn4M/UDtJ29yVwrI/AAAAAAAABkw/VSNYeWEEoPM/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520coast..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking down the coast.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-53aUCPGm7gs/UDtJ6P0X9pI/AAAAAAAABk4/2fsDesD5AjQ/The%252520path%252520leading%252520down%252520to%252520the%252520water%252521%252520%252520One%252520would%252520nee.jpg" title="The path leading down to the water! One would nee"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-53aUCPGm7gs/UDtJ6P0X9pI/AAAAAAAABk4/2fsDesD5AjQ/The%252520path%252520leading%252520down%252520to%252520the%252520water%252521%252520%252520One%252520would%252520nee.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The path leading down to the water! One would nee<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a g="g" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wQpfOGKUHaM/UDtJ86pYeZI/AAAAAAAABlA/RtCSZKioe1E/Would%252520have%252520loved%252520to%252520have%252520had%252520a%252520swim%252520but%252520I%252520wasnt%252520g.jpg" t="t" title="Would have loved to have had a swim but I wasn"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wQpfOGKUHaM/UDtJ86pYeZI/AAAAAAAABlA/RtCSZKioe1E/Would%252520have%252520loved%252520to%252520have%252520had%252520a%252520swim%252520but%252520I%252520wasnt%252520g.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Would have loved to have had a swim but I wasn't g<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_LYLKRv8njI/UDtKAo4mAII/AAAAAAAABlI/Gq-fStHNzks/Now%252520this%252520is%252520a%252520holiday%252520house%25252C%252520but%252520HOW%252520do%252520you%252520get%252520to.jpg" title="Now this is a holiday house, but HOW do you get to"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_LYLKRv8njI/UDtKAo4mAII/AAAAAAAABlI/Gq-fStHNzks/Now%252520this%252520is%252520a%252520holiday%252520house%25252C%252520but%252520HOW%252520do%252520you%252520get%252520to.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Now this is a holiday house, but HOW do you get to<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-01qpYSzwTZk/UDtKEj2-1iI/AAAAAAAABlQ/VCiG-JDKIMY/Faraglioni%252520Island.jpg" title="Faraglioni Island"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-01qpYSzwTZk/UDtKEj2-1iI/AAAAAAAABlQ/VCiG-JDKIMY/Faraglioni%252520Island.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Faraglioni Island<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zSphSlz9sqs/UDtKHsdlWlI/AAAAAAAABlY/uTvfCNMFuUI/It%252520is%252520here%252520that%252520the%252520famous%252520water%252520cave%25252C%252520the%252520Blue%252520Gr.jpg" title="It is here that the famous water cave, the Blue Gr"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zSphSlz9sqs/UDtKHsdlWlI/AAAAAAAABlY/uTvfCNMFuUI/It%252520is%252520here%252520that%252520the%252520famous%252520water%252520cave%25252C%252520the%252520Blue%252520Gr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">It is here that the famous water cave, the Blue Gr<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9hiIjJah4mE/UDtKMCoR6TI/AAAAAAAABlg/nlj-3nxWi20/Another%252520part%252520of%252520Capri%25252C%252520nice%252520views%252520but%252520too%252520far%252520from.jpg" title="Another part of Capri, nice views but too far from"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9hiIjJah4mE/UDtKMCoR6TI/AAAAAAAABlg/nlj-3nxWi20/Another%252520part%252520of%252520Capri%25252C%252520nice%252520views%252520but%252520too%252520far%252520from.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another part of Capri, nice views but too far from<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7qvh2fQMQYU/UDtKPcncKYI/AAAAAAAABlo/slBZGh5VBow/A%252520little%252520shack%252520down%252520here%252520would%252520suit%252520me%252521.jpg" title="A little shack down here would suit me!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7qvh2fQMQYU/UDtKPcncKYI/AAAAAAAABlo/slBZGh5VBow/A%252520little%252520shack%252520down%252520here%252520would%252520suit%252520me%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A little shack down here would suit me!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.546894,14.243331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.546894,14.243331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZS48XLqG6wc/UDtKTh5X7SI/AAAAAAAABlw/AzuTyWqQJlw/The%252520gardens%252520and%252520vantage%252520point%252520from%252520where%252520the%252520spect.jpg" title="The gardens and vantage point from where the spect"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZS48XLqG6wc/UDtKTh5X7SI/AAAAAAAABlw/AzuTyWqQJlw/The%252520gardens%252520and%252520vantage%252520point%252520from%252520where%252520the%252520spect.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The gardens and vantage point from where the spect<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.547106,14.243400&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.547106,14.243400"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1hYW5oNuzlI/UDtKXFmEe1I/AAAAAAAABl4/2J7zhwbaaq0/Sylvia%252520with%252520the%252520lovely%252520flowers..jpg" title="Sylvia with the lovely flowers."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1hYW5oNuzlI/UDtKXFmEe1I/AAAAAAAABl4/2J7zhwbaaq0/Sylvia%252520with%252520the%252520lovely%252520flowers..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Sylvia with the lovely flowers.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.547306,14.243408&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.547306,14.243408"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OM8gwldtOZg/UDtKavt21vI/AAAAAAAABmA/GH3lLQ5wdFU/Lemons%252520are%252520%252522the%252520bomb%252522%252520in%252520Italy%25252C%252520especially%252520the%252520lim.jpg" title="Lemons are "the bomb" in Italy, especially the lim"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OM8gwldtOZg/UDtKavt21vI/AAAAAAAABmA/GH3lLQ5wdFU/Lemons%252520are%252520%252522the%252520bomb%252522%252520in%252520Italy%25252C%252520especially%252520the%252520lim.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Lemons are "the bomb" in Italy, especially the lim<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.548422,14.244558&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.548422,14.244558"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Rb8QlUtG01w/UDtKeNcV3oI/AAAAAAAABmI/qcPJHc-IAlo/Paul%25252C%252520Sylvia%252520and%252520I%252520walked%252520back%252520to%252520town%252520centre%252520a%252520di.jpg" title="Paul, Sylvia and I walked back to town centre a di"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Rb8QlUtG01w/UDtKeNcV3oI/AAAAAAAABmI/qcPJHc-IAlo/Paul%25252C%252520Sylvia%252520and%252520I%252520walked%252520back%252520to%252520town%252520centre%252520a%252520di.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Paul, Sylvia and I walked back to town centre a di<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.549106,14.247958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.549106,14.247958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3zg2LUPXp9Y/UDtKjjdYojI/AAAAAAAABmQ/5_QlH1kSwE0/Another%252520aspect%252520of%252520the%252520Isle..jpg" title="Another aspect of the Isle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3zg2LUPXp9Y/UDtKjjdYojI/AAAAAAAABmQ/5_QlH1kSwE0/Another%252520aspect%252520of%252520the%252520Isle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another aspect of the Isle.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.549106,14.247958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.549106,14.247958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rW0TxQ0YWUU/UDtKnGEyFOI/AAAAAAAABmY/EfSe0JIB5eU/Pick%252520a%252520place%252521.jpg" title="Pick a place!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rW0TxQ0YWUU/UDtKnGEyFOI/AAAAAAAABmY/EfSe0JIB5eU/Pick%252520a%252520place%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pick a place!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.549106,14.247958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.549106,14.247958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7iN1_caENtc/UDtKplfmwyI/AAAAAAAABmg/jhAXzw6h9v4/Down%252520in%252520the%252520Marina%252520Grande..jpg" title="Down in the Marina Grande."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7iN1_caENtc/UDtKplfmwyI/AAAAAAAABmg/jhAXzw6h9v4/Down%252520in%252520the%252520Marina%252520Grande..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Down in the Marina Grande.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.556125,14.238803&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.556125,14.238803"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vy__eQghJRA/UDtKwYALdsI/AAAAAAAABmo/vRL1xuXXppI/Leaving%252520Capri..jpg" title="Leaving Capri."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vy__eQghJRA/UDtKwYALdsI/AAAAAAAABmo/vRL1xuXXppI/Leaving%252520Capri..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Leaving Capri.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.549301,14.243500&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.549301,14.243500"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-96B6OflFNLE/UDtK09yhS4I/AAAAAAAABmw/l7oxYZVSoPk/An%252520Italian%252520water%252520sport%252520that%252520Jason%252520named%252520%252522Canolo%252522%25252C%252520.jpg" title="An Italian water sport that Jason named "Canolo", "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-96B6OflFNLE/UDtK09yhS4I/AAAAAAAABmw/l7oxYZVSoPk/An%252520Italian%252520water%252520sport%252520that%252520Jason%252520named%252520%252522Canolo%252522%25252C%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">An Italian water sport that Jason named "Canolo", <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.633389,14.601364&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.633389,14.601364"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cF0iT6dik3s/UDtK3UVLtrI/AAAAAAAABm4/Pzax5kKTmZY/Driving%252520back%252520from%252520Positano%252520to%252520Maiori.jpg" title="Driving back from Positano to Maiori"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cF0iT6dik3s/UDtK3UVLtrI/AAAAAAAABm4/Pzax5kKTmZY/Driving%252520back%252520from%252520Positano%252520to%252520Maiori.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Driving back from Positano to Maiori<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.633389,14.601364&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.633389,14.601364"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mfXcG6rAm9w/UDtK53UDclI/AAAAAAAABnA/MUtkIk40ehg/Town%252520of%252520Atrani..jpg" title="Town of Atrani."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mfXcG6rAm9w/UDtK53UDclI/AAAAAAAABnA/MUtkIk40ehg/Town%252520of%252520Atrani..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Town of Atrani.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.636039,14.608242&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.636039,14.608242"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T9s3Fopa94g/UDtK8ToyMeI/AAAAAAAABnI/8gh9TMOoBXI/Magnificent%252520Coast%252521.jpg" title="Magnificent Coast!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T9s3Fopa94g/UDtK8ToyMeI/AAAAAAAABnI/8gh9TMOoBXI/Magnificent%252520Coast%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Magnificent Coast!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.636039,14.608242&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.636039,14.608242"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-17242470054315409692012-08-27T03:10:00.000-07:002012-08-27T03:10:26.305-07:00Pompeii and then Maiori on the Amalfi Coast<br />
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Day 19 - Pompeii and then Maiori on the Amalfi Coast</h2>
<b>Spoleto, Pompei, Maiori</b><br />
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<b>Tuesday, 17 May 2011</b><br />
Today we drove south past Mount Vesuvius and visited the ancient ruins of Pompei. A local guide tools us through this city that was buried under volcanic ash in AD 79. Paintings, furniture mosaics, sculptures, graffiti and even loaves in ovens are wonderfully preserved. We found Pompeii to be absolutely fascinating!<br />
From here it was only a short drive to the Reginna Palace hotel in Maiori, on the Amalfi Coast for the next three nights. The road along the Amalfi Coast was awesome, narrow and windy but the vistas were outstanding!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UFnRcfAu09o/UDp3twEXRrI/AAAAAAAABZc/V90lK7y_5Z0/Outside%252520Pompei..jpg" title="Outside Pompei."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UFnRcfAu09o/UDp3twEXRrI/AAAAAAAABZc/V90lK7y_5Z0/Outside%252520Pompei..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Outside Pompei.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.747747,14.488639&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.747747,14.488639"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1w1vJXFKpcQ/UDp3z3IxuRI/AAAAAAAABZk/ItD0qYu89uI/Medieval%252520sewerage%252520system..jpg" title="Medieval sewerage system."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1w1vJXFKpcQ/UDp3z3IxuRI/AAAAAAAABZk/ItD0qYu89uI/Medieval%252520sewerage%252520system..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Medieval sewerage system.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.747747,14.488639&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.747747,14.488639"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DSSc3VsPSAI/UDp36JCsqWI/AAAAAAAABZs/4eXsjxJdaT0/Walking%252520into%252520the%252520old%252520amphitheater..jpg" title="Walking into the old amphitheater."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DSSc3VsPSAI/UDp36JCsqWI/AAAAAAAABZs/4eXsjxJdaT0/Walking%252520into%252520the%252520old%252520amphitheater..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Walking into the old amphitheater.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748397,14.489253&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748397,14.489253"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jso-Qw6FeFc/UDp3_Kz6-II/AAAAAAAABZ0/EuB1QpWskYU/The%252520amphitheater%252520has%252520been%252520somewhat%252520restored%252520%252528note%252520.jpg" title="The amphitheater has been somewhat restored (note "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jso-Qw6FeFc/UDp3_Kz6-II/AAAAAAAABZ0/EuB1QpWskYU/The%252520amphitheater%252520has%252520been%252520somewhat%252520restored%252520%252528note%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The amphitheater has been somewhat restored (note <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748397,14.489253&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748397,14.489253"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JdBpPMADnnI/UDp4ELWmR6I/AAAAAAAABZ8/-pkQIOCFpZY/Our%252520tour%252520group..jpg" title="Our tour group."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JdBpPMADnnI/UDp4ELWmR6I/AAAAAAAABZ8/-pkQIOCFpZY/Our%252520tour%252520group..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our tour group.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748761,14.488208&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748761,14.488208"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xsXOeMGC7bQ/UDp4KWSAgII/AAAAAAAABaE/UFeRwmxyI3Y/Our%252520local%252520guide%252520pointing%252520out%252520the%252520medieval%252520graffiti.jpg" title="Our local guide pointing out the medieval graffiti"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xsXOeMGC7bQ/UDp4KWSAgII/AAAAAAAABaE/UFeRwmxyI3Y/Our%252520local%252520guide%252520pointing%252520out%252520the%252520medieval%252520graffiti.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our local guide pointing out the medieval graffiti<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748761,14.488208&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748761,14.488208"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IsspeFJhHOY/UDp4RI9VxpI/AAAAAAAABaM/YVML7tmt6Fk/Graffiti..jpg" title="Graffiti."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IsspeFJhHOY/UDp4RI9VxpI/AAAAAAAABaM/YVML7tmt6Fk/Graffiti..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Graffiti.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748761,14.488208&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748761,14.488208"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OdLT-Cnvywg/UDp4Wz8OksI/AAAAAAAABaU/JgjbWhdIq8o/These%252520arches%252520are%252520the%252520remains%252520of%252520the%252520medieval%252520kitch.jpg" title="These arches are the remains of the medieval kitch"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OdLT-Cnvywg/UDp4Wz8OksI/AAAAAAAABaU/JgjbWhdIq8o/These%252520arches%252520are%252520the%252520remains%252520of%252520the%252520medieval%252520kitch.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">These arches are the remains of the medieval kitch<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748964,14.488806&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748964,14.488806"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jPleH376uNQ/UDp4bjwDTBI/AAAAAAAABac/nIWTvcBY4Ck/The%252520main%252520road%252520through%252520Pompei..jpg" title="The main road through Pompei."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jPleH376uNQ/UDp4bjwDTBI/AAAAAAAABac/nIWTvcBY4Ck/The%252520main%252520road%252520through%252520Pompei..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The main road through Pompei.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748964,14.488806&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748964,14.488806"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6Tt6ASNcRzE/UDp4gyRJNKI/AAAAAAAABak/0z58olKjY10/In%252520this%252520photo%252520you%252520can%252520see%252520the%252520wear%252520in%252520the%252520stone%252520fr.jpg" title="In this photo you can see the wear in the stone fr"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6Tt6ASNcRzE/UDp4gyRJNKI/AAAAAAAABak/0z58olKjY10/In%252520this%252520photo%252520you%252520can%252520see%252520the%252520wear%252520in%252520the%252520stone%252520fr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In this photo you can see the wear in the stone fr<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748964,14.488806&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748964,14.488806"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HaiZeOlukTY/UDp4luv1EoI/AAAAAAAABas/T6WZ-PR9iD0/Close%252520up%252520of%252520the%252520rut..jpg" title="Close up of the rut."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HaiZeOlukTY/UDp4luv1EoI/AAAAAAAABas/T6WZ-PR9iD0/Close%252520up%252520of%252520the%252520rut..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Close up of the rut.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748964,14.488806&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748964,14.488806"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IZTPEhzHCm4/UDp4q8TkcfI/AAAAAAAABa0/E27j-1rN2_A/This%252520would%252520have%252520been%252520some%252520bodies%252520house%252521.jpg" title="This would have been some bodies house!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IZTPEhzHCm4/UDp4q8TkcfI/AAAAAAAABa0/E27j-1rN2_A/This%252520would%252520have%252520been%252520some%252520bodies%252520house%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This would have been some bodies house!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.749567,14.488575&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.749567,14.488575"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bvMlKptHh24/UDp4vwpmolI/AAAAAAAABa8/fUpsaXDs3DI/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520main%252520thoroughfare%252520and%252520the%252520remains.jpg" title="Looking down the main thoroughfare and the remains"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bvMlKptHh24/UDp4vwpmolI/AAAAAAAABa8/fUpsaXDs3DI/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520main%252520thoroughfare%252520and%252520the%252520remains.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking down the main thoroughfare and the remains<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.749567,14.488575&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.749567,14.488575"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wNWXlH4DfiE/UDp40nFYQRI/AAAAAAAABbE/qYC-CTQMTPg/Experts%252520could%252520even%252520identify%252520who%252520lived%252520here..jpg" title="Experts could even identify who lived here."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wNWXlH4DfiE/UDp40nFYQRI/AAAAAAAABbE/qYC-CTQMTPg/Experts%252520could%252520even%252520identify%252520who%252520lived%252520here..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Experts could even identify who lived here.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.749953,14.488122&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.749953,14.488122"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uL59n_FR__o/UDp451C0VgI/AAAAAAAABbM/xm9qdpwgdGc/Excavation%252520has%252520revealed%252520original%252520murals..jpg" title="Excavation has revealed original murals."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uL59n_FR__o/UDp451C0VgI/AAAAAAAABbM/xm9qdpwgdGc/Excavation%252520has%252520revealed%252520original%252520murals..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Excavation has revealed original murals.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.749953,14.488122&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.749953,14.488122"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OdfxMdlau18/UDp4_QVebvI/AAAAAAAABbU/RsJV9pPXmo0/Scaffolding%252520needed%252520to%252520keep%252520things%252520in%252520place..jpg" title="Scaffolding needed to keep things in place."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OdfxMdlau18/UDp4_QVebvI/AAAAAAAABbU/RsJV9pPXmo0/Scaffolding%252520needed%252520to%252520keep%252520things%252520in%252520place..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Scaffolding needed to keep things in place.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zg2P3qHJ0gA/UDp5Fh852rI/AAAAAAAABbc/IfjgsMRkfDg/The%252520sculptured%252520appendage%252520indicates%252520a%252520nearby%252520brothe.jpg" title="The sculptured appendage indicates a nearby brothe"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zg2P3qHJ0gA/UDp5Fh852rI/AAAAAAAABbc/IfjgsMRkfDg/The%252520sculptured%252520appendage%252520indicates%252520a%252520nearby%252520brothe.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The sculptured appendage indicates a nearby brothe<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9eCkcIGr_2Q/UDp5Ltc67iI/AAAAAAAABbk/jdCS1IbzGTQ/The%252520appendage%25252C.jpg" title="The appendage,"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9eCkcIGr_2Q/UDp5Ltc67iI/AAAAAAAABbk/jdCS1IbzGTQ/The%252520appendage%25252C.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The appendage,<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NeAMOiigjso/UDp5R84T-eI/AAAAAAAABbs/9smHyk44VAM/Inside%252520the%252520brothel..jpg" title="Inside the brothel."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NeAMOiigjso/UDp5R84T-eI/AAAAAAAABbs/9smHyk44VAM/Inside%252520the%252520brothel..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Inside the brothel.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Rlt6faSyjFM/UDp5WNP1iII/AAAAAAAABb0/uQQiEBhnu8w/One%252520of%252520the%252520paintings%252520inside%252520the%252520brothel..jpg" title="One of the paintings inside the brothel."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Rlt6faSyjFM/UDp5WNP1iII/AAAAAAAABb0/uQQiEBhnu8w/One%252520of%252520the%252520paintings%252520inside%252520the%252520brothel..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">One of the paintings inside the brothel.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Udusb7kxZXY/UDp5bxMe47I/AAAAAAAABb8/hgtP0sY0SVs/Another%252520indicator%252520of%252520directions%252520to%252520the%252520brothel..jpg" title="Another indicator of directions to the brothel."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Udusb7kxZXY/UDp5bxMe47I/AAAAAAAABb8/hgtP0sY0SVs/Another%252520indicator%252520of%252520directions%252520to%252520the%252520brothel..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another indicator of directions to the brothel.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wtwxgrlYIfU/UDp5hkz4K3I/AAAAAAAABcE/rEn9nNElfS8/More%252520dwelling%252520places..jpg" title="More dwelling places."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wtwxgrlYIfU/UDp5hkz4K3I/AAAAAAAABcE/rEn9nNElfS8/More%252520dwelling%252520places..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More dwelling places.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uJu2VH_7_gg/UDp5nKcZy6I/AAAAAAAABcM/AYmLraGgfCQ/A%252520minor%252520roadway..jpg" title="A minor roadway."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uJu2VH_7_gg/UDp5nKcZy6I/AAAAAAAABcM/AYmLraGgfCQ/A%252520minor%252520roadway..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A minor roadway.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jjDQ842d3bg/UDp5smVXNNI/AAAAAAAABcU/wKSx91at9AQ/A%252520water%252520trough%252520with%252520spring%252520water..jpg" title="A water trough with spring water."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jjDQ842d3bg/UDp5smVXNNI/AAAAAAAABcU/wKSx91at9AQ/A%252520water%252520trough%252520with%252520spring%252520water..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A water trough with spring water.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_bZwAngRU0M/UDp5ydFS_EI/AAAAAAAABcc/TsakWwEMR8I/With%252520modern%252520tap..jpg" title="With modern tap."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_bZwAngRU0M/UDp5ydFS_EI/AAAAAAAABcc/TsakWwEMR8I/With%252520modern%252520tap..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">With modern tap.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BM4QwpsK-bY/UDp53pJ7PNI/AAAAAAAABck/7g-M9wngUwo/More%252520artwork%252520revealed%252521.jpg" title="More artwork revealed!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BM4QwpsK-bY/UDp53pJ7PNI/AAAAAAAABck/7g-M9wngUwo/More%252520artwork%252520revealed%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More artwork revealed!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5qaPCTvS9oM/UDp59rQDjXI/AAAAAAAABcs/e4akcAB964I/The%252520intricate%252520mosaics%252520revealed%252520indicate%252520a%252520wealthy%252520.jpg" title="The intricate mosaics revealed indicate a wealthy "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5qaPCTvS9oM/UDp59rQDjXI/AAAAAAAABcs/e4akcAB964I/The%252520intricate%252520mosaics%252520revealed%252520indicate%252520a%252520wealthy%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The intricate mosaics revealed indicate a wealthy <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EfrY4ZnY-Zw/UDp6DXs349I/AAAAAAAABc0/L7YULhNT4iE/City%252520walls..jpg" title="City walls."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EfrY4ZnY-Zw/UDp6DXs349I/AAAAAAAABc0/L7YULhNT4iE/City%252520walls..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">City walls.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nPr7QZuRaWc/UDp6JAptGTI/AAAAAAAABc8/49XvLS6lObE/This%252520square%252520indent%252520was%252520used%252520to%252520lock%252520in%252520some%252520sort%252520o.jpg" title="This square indent was used to lock in some sort o"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nPr7QZuRaWc/UDp6JAptGTI/AAAAAAAABc8/49XvLS6lObE/This%252520square%252520indent%252520was%252520used%252520to%252520lock%252520in%252520some%252520sort%252520o.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This square indent was used to lock in some sort o<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VIXnUvDiIc0/UDp6NdLKBPI/AAAAAAAABdE/-RnXY2Knrh0/Pompei%252520%252526%252520Mt%252520Vesuvius..jpg" title="Pompei & Mt Vesuvius."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VIXnUvDiIc0/UDp6NdLKBPI/AAAAAAAABdE/-RnXY2Knrh0/Pompei%252520%252526%252520Mt%252520Vesuvius..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pompei & Mt Vesuvius.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A7pptyquMLE/UDp6R0-YLiI/AAAAAAAABdM/SeM_fy5Rz9A/Were%252520these%252520actually%252520left%252520standing.%252520%252520Unsure%252520of%252520this.jpg" title="Were these actually left standing? Unsure of this"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A7pptyquMLE/UDp6R0-YLiI/AAAAAAAABdM/SeM_fy5Rz9A/Were%252520these%252520actually%252520left%252520standing.%252520%252520Unsure%252520of%252520this.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Were these actually left standing? Unsure of this<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TOtcHFNkR0w/UDp6WOfin6I/AAAAAAAABdU/rYFLE9uJtzk/Mt%252520Vesuvius%252521.jpg" title="Mt Vesuvius!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TOtcHFNkR0w/UDp6WOfin6I/AAAAAAAABdU/rYFLE9uJtzk/Mt%252520Vesuvius%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Mt Vesuvius!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hvQyyjqW6MY/UDp6bWDQG0I/AAAAAAAABdc/mVx-hJXKjvg/Cannot%252520remember%252520the%252520significance%252520of%252520these%252520stones..jpg" title="Cannot remember the significance of these stones."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hvQyyjqW6MY/UDp6bWDQG0I/AAAAAAAABdc/mVx-hJXKjvg/Cannot%252520remember%252520the%252520significance%252520of%252520these%252520stones..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Cannot remember the significance of these stones.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m1TIEzreG4I/UDp6h1CLR8I/AAAAAAAABdk/QNAllSbhI3k/Petrified%252520remains%252520of%252520another%252520victim..jpg" title="Petrified remains of another victim."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m1TIEzreG4I/UDp6h1CLR8I/AAAAAAAABdk/QNAllSbhI3k/Petrified%252520remains%252520of%252520another%252520victim..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Petrified remains of another victim.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JTvfEU1r5M4/UDp6nb6fcTI/AAAAAAAABds/kCM4AUE-WPg/Paintings%252520uncovered%252521.jpg" title="Paintings uncovered!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JTvfEU1r5M4/UDp6nb6fcTI/AAAAAAAABds/kCM4AUE-WPg/Paintings%252520uncovered%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Paintings uncovered!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Jgzo8knTJio/UDp6tez4nrI/AAAAAAAABd0/t5B7cPQgFYY/Jason%252520amid%252520the%252520collection..jpg" title="Jason amid the collection."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Jgzo8knTJio/UDp6tez4nrI/AAAAAAAABd0/t5B7cPQgFYY/Jason%252520amid%252520the%252520collection..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason amid the collection.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EXk1tJ1oydE/UDp6yNJNQJI/AAAAAAAABd8/S2WMsBQjac0/Part%252520of%252520the%252520collection%252520of%252520articles%252520uncovered%252520by%252520ex.jpg" title="Part of the collection of articles uncovered by ex"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EXk1tJ1oydE/UDp6yNJNQJI/AAAAAAAABd8/S2WMsBQjac0/Part%252520of%252520the%252520collection%252520of%252520articles%252520uncovered%252520by%252520ex.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Part of the collection of articles uncovered by ex<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FDw5ncMi3ZQ/UDp63ZezyBI/AAAAAAAABeE/rexu-1RnXtA/Amazing%252520what%252520was%252520preserved%25252C%252520even%252520this%252520person%252521.jpg" title="Amazing what was preserved, even this person!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FDw5ncMi3ZQ/UDp63ZezyBI/AAAAAAAABeE/rexu-1RnXtA/Amazing%252520what%252520was%252520preserved%25252C%252520even%252520this%252520person%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Amazing what was preserved, even this person!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eMoUGBLhLJU/UDp68BwSzlI/AAAAAAAABeM/ChT1_E2MoQU/And%252520intricate%252520statues..jpg" title="And intricate statues."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eMoUGBLhLJU/UDp68BwSzlI/AAAAAAAABeM/ChT1_E2MoQU/And%252520intricate%252520statues..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">And intricate statues.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7SVN-poMrUI/UDp7Bu0LJ9I/AAAAAAAABeU/M4YtJ1mCjlA/Jason%252520%252522planking%252522%252520in%252520Pompei%252521.jpg" title="Jason "planking" in Pompei!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7SVN-poMrUI/UDp7Bu0LJ9I/AAAAAAAABeU/M4YtJ1mCjlA/Jason%252520%252522planking%252522%252520in%252520Pompei%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason "planking" in Pompei!<br />
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<tr><td class="center">Photo 1<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AQOzGhyBL70/UDp7K_emsaI/AAAAAAAABek/DDrDhwGXwWo/Remains%252520of%252520a%252520palace..jpg" title="Remains of a palace."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AQOzGhyBL70/UDp7K_emsaI/AAAAAAAABek/DDrDhwGXwWo/Remains%252520of%252520a%252520palace..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Remains of a palace.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CcNvdX9NzGQ/UDp7QPSb-aI/AAAAAAAABes/6KPgSjLPmBI/Some%252520things%252520are%252520just%252520beyond%252520repair%252521.jpg" title="Some things are just beyond repair!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CcNvdX9NzGQ/UDp7QPSb-aI/AAAAAAAABes/6KPgSjLPmBI/Some%252520things%252520are%252520just%252520beyond%252520repair%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Some things are just beyond repair!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r548WhRVsSg/UDp7V5hZTjI/AAAAAAAABe0/olc1t0kJ2T4/Where%252520old%252520meets%252520new%252521.jpg" title="Where old meets new!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r548WhRVsSg/UDp7V5hZTjI/AAAAAAAABe0/olc1t0kJ2T4/Where%252520old%252520meets%252520new%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Where old meets new!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vMsko9kYITY/UDp7bBz4S4I/AAAAAAAABe8/7qYm-Ur_8CQ/Leaving%252520Pompei..jpg" title="Leaving Pompei."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vMsko9kYITY/UDp7bBz4S4I/AAAAAAAABe8/7qYm-Ur_8CQ/Leaving%252520Pompei..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Leaving Pompei.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.748036,14.483633&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.748036,14.483633"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QFaXhOyO0v4/UDp7hM7J57I/AAAAAAAABfE/MNzChXG_q80/Nearby%252520modern.....jpg" title="Nearby modern...."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QFaXhOyO0v4/UDp7hM7J57I/AAAAAAAABfE/MNzChXG_q80/Nearby%252520modern.....jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Nearby modern....<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t3DOjh3NtoA/UDp7mKPSeRI/AAAAAAAABfM/hpP4jEC1tRc/Heading%252520for%252520the%252520Amalfi%252520Coast..jpg" title="Heading for the Amalfi Coast."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t3DOjh3NtoA/UDp7mKPSeRI/AAAAAAAABfM/hpP4jEC1tRc/Heading%252520for%252520the%252520Amalfi%252520Coast..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Heading for the Amalfi Coast.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.672256,14.731361&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.672256,14.731361"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wHkTh9mSNi0/UDp7q7pCrRI/AAAAAAAABfU/34vRA_AjQsM/The%252520roads%252520are%252520so%252520narrow%252520in%252520some%252520places%252520that%252520cars%252520m.jpg" title="The roads are so narrow in some places that cars m"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wHkTh9mSNi0/UDp7q7pCrRI/AAAAAAAABfU/34vRA_AjQsM/The%252520roads%252520are%252520so%252520narrow%252520in%252520some%252520places%252520that%252520cars%252520m.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The roads are so narrow in some places that cars m<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648222,14.641564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648222,14.641564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hjmz_fBIS2c/UDp7wHKlN7I/AAAAAAAABfc/pi9V3qWWgh4/Tight%252520and%252520narrow%252521.jpg" title="Tight and narrow!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hjmz_fBIS2c/UDp7wHKlN7I/AAAAAAAABfc/pi9V3qWWgh4/Tight%252520and%252520narrow%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Tight and narrow!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uVxm8SwEkok/UDp72JOIIAI/AAAAAAAABfk/GuGzy7MTKdc/The%252520Village%252520of%252520Maiori..jpg" title="The Village of Maiori."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uVxm8SwEkok/UDp72JOIIAI/AAAAAAAABfk/GuGzy7MTKdc/The%252520Village%252520of%252520Maiori..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Village of Maiori.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bIA467agg3o/UDp78IoSP0I/AAAAAAAABfs/PrIAtXJY4DQ/A%252520closer%252520look%252520at%252520the%252520terraced%252520gardens%252521%252520.jpg" title="A closer look at the terraced gardens! "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bIA467agg3o/UDp78IoSP0I/AAAAAAAABfs/PrIAtXJY4DQ/A%252520closer%252520look%252520at%252520the%252520terraced%252520gardens%252521%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A closer look at the terraced gardens! <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NKnQoJQaqp4/UDp8DI5YcaI/AAAAAAAABf0/6ZGYSR8sqjs/And%252520houses%252520-%252520glad%252520our%252520garden%252520isnt%252520this%252520step%25252C%252520mind.jpg" mind="mind" step="step" t="t" this="this" title="And houses - glad our garden isn"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NKnQoJQaqp4/UDp8DI5YcaI/AAAAAAAABf0/6ZGYSR8sqjs/And%252520houses%252520-%252520glad%252520our%252520garden%252520isnt%252520this%252520step%25252C%252520mind.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">And houses - glad our garden isn't this step, mind<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uBTxSjOzICY/UDp8ItYG3kI/AAAAAAAABf8/z5CNipXAeko/From%252520the%252520road%252520looking%252520down%252520at%252520another%252520coastal%252520vill.jpg" title="From the road looking down at another coastal vill"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uBTxSjOzICY/UDp8ItYG3kI/AAAAAAAABf8/z5CNipXAeko/From%252520the%252520road%252520looking%252520down%252520at%252520another%252520coastal%252520vill.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">From the road looking down at another coastal vill<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648244,14.641489&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648244,14.641489"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Th0gqZ5XA3E/UDp8OKs70tI/AAAAAAAABgE/mSdxtnJDpZE/An%252520ideal%252520place%252520for%252520a%252520holiday..jpg" title="An ideal place for a holiday."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Th0gqZ5XA3E/UDp8OKs70tI/AAAAAAAABgE/mSdxtnJDpZE/An%252520ideal%252520place%252520for%252520a%252520holiday..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">An ideal place for a holiday.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648244,14.641489&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648244,14.641489"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-V3STevPaCjI/UDp8SwIhDBI/AAAAAAAABgM/4RyIkRGA9yE/Looking%252520back%252520along%252520the%252520coast..jpg" title="Looking back along the coast."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-V3STevPaCjI/UDp8SwIhDBI/AAAAAAAABgM/4RyIkRGA9yE/Looking%252520back%252520along%252520the%252520coast..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking back along the coast.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tmMoKE56Ggk/UDp8YCypkNI/AAAAAAAABgU/-zWbFJXohtY/Comune%252520di%252520Cetara..jpg" title="Comune di Cetara."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tmMoKE56Ggk/UDp8YCypkNI/AAAAAAAABgU/-zWbFJXohtY/Comune%252520di%252520Cetara..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Comune di Cetara.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=40.648244,14.641489&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=40.648244,14.641489"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0S81WnP1i4k/UDp8bzrRXoI/AAAAAAAABgc/pfrbrCyjbSk/Sunset%252520view%252520from%252520our%252520hotel%252520balcony%252521.jpg" title="Sunset view from our hotel balcony!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0S81WnP1i4k/UDp8bzrRXoI/AAAAAAAABgc/pfrbrCyjbSk/Sunset%252520view%252520from%252520our%252520hotel%252520balcony%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Sunset view from our hotel balcony!<br />
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-91497140385879901412012-08-25T06:27:00.000-07:002012-08-25T06:27:05.338-07:00Onto San Gimignano, Siena, Spoleto and Assisi!<br />
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Day 17 - San Gimignano, Siena & Spoleto</h2>
<b>Montecatini Terme, San Gimignano, Siena, Spoleto</b><br />
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<b>Sunday, 15 May 2011</b><br />
We left Montecatini to make a short drive across Tuscany to the fairy tale "town of towers" San Gimignano, famous for its 13th & 14th century Tuscan towers. Unfortunately today was our first rainy day. We still managed to explore the pedestrian walkways of this delightful hilltop town.<br />
We head for Sienna for lunch. During the drive we got to see a DVD on the (crazy) annual horse race which is held here! We had a yummy lunch with Aldo, Megan, Sylvia, Paul, Kay, Michael, Sue and Brian.<br />
Next we wound our way up the hills of Umbria to the wonderful walled town of Spoleto where we stayed for the the next two nights. The hotel was Hotel Dei Duchi in which our rooms were very modern but it overlooks a medieval ampitheater.<br />
We found that we could easily explore Medieval Spoleto on foot. There were Romanesque churches (in one we found a underground crypt which could just walk into). Spoleto is a lovely town with cobblestone alleyways and characters shops, bars and trattorias.<br />
Dinner was very nice and we had a fun time the Baggio's with their two young boys, Megan, Miranda, Sylvia and Paul. We had drinks later with Franco, Megan and Miranda, then Miranda came out with a classic statement, "Jason's got nuts"! The way she said it came out funny and then she was embarrassed. We didn't let her live that down for a while.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b6QwKn1KkGA/UDhNfSkGcYI/AAAAAAAAA1E/9-6kjhyw3yo/San%252520Gimignano%252520%252528and%252520the%252520umbrella%252520brigade%252529..jpg" title="San Gimignano (and the umbrella brigade)."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b6QwKn1KkGA/UDhNfSkGcYI/AAAAAAAAA1E/9-6kjhyw3yo/San%252520Gimignano%252520%252528and%252520the%252520umbrella%252520brigade%252529..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">San Gimignano (and the umbrella brigade).<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.474701,11.033400&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.474701,11.033400"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tBFQDB5uoME/UDhNjNMsPyI/AAAAAAAAA1M/X0FHTbBKV8M/Wet%252520streets%252520of%252520San%252520Gimignano..jpg" title="Wet streets of San Gimignano."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tBFQDB5uoME/UDhNjNMsPyI/AAAAAAAAA1M/X0FHTbBKV8M/Wet%252520streets%252520of%252520San%252520Gimignano..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Wet streets of San Gimignano.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.464714,11.042853&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.464714,11.042853"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g9df5mxeV8M/UDhNm2HgS_I/AAAAAAAAA1U/yrjVOtQqlWk/In%252520the%252520main%252520square..jpg" title="In the main square."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g9df5mxeV8M/UDhNm2HgS_I/AAAAAAAAA1U/yrjVOtQqlWk/In%252520the%252520main%252520square..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In the main square.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.467119,11.043019&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.467119,11.043019"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d8sd8GoP3FM/UDhNql069xI/AAAAAAAAA1c/joJ_qQBjHi0/Tallest%252520tower%252520in%252520San%252520Gimignano%252521.jpg" title="Tallest tower in San Gimignano!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d8sd8GoP3FM/UDhNql069xI/AAAAAAAAA1c/joJ_qQBjHi0/Tallest%252520tower%252520in%252520San%252520Gimignano%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Tallest tower in San Gimignano!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.464714,11.042853&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.464714,11.042853"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GFb4GOrxmxw/UDhNvGo8jrI/AAAAAAAAA1k/WVL6W-HMLNk/Rainy%252520but%252520not%252520cold%252521.jpg" title="Rainy but not cold!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GFb4GOrxmxw/UDhNvGo8jrI/AAAAAAAAA1k/WVL6W-HMLNk/Rainy%252520but%252520not%252520cold%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Rainy but not cold!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.474701,11.033400&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.474701,11.033400"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-viAEIJ83_L4/UDhNzYpF2oI/AAAAAAAAA1s/AWKNYUVomII/Pottery%252520shop%252520extraordinaire%252521.jpg" title="Pottery shop extraordinaire!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-viAEIJ83_L4/UDhNzYpF2oI/AAAAAAAAA1s/AWKNYUVomII/Pottery%252520shop%252520extraordinaire%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pottery shop extraordinaire!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.463936,11.042647&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.463936,11.042647"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7IJiE39iJoE/UDhN3aswzOI/AAAAAAAAA10/5hFcVnyi6sE/Local%252520small%252520goods%252520shop%25252C%252520with%252520hog%252520out%252520the%252520front..jpg" title="Local small goods shop, with hog out the front."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7IJiE39iJoE/UDhN3aswzOI/AAAAAAAAA10/5hFcVnyi6sE/Local%252520small%252520goods%252520shop%25252C%252520with%252520hog%252520out%252520the%252520front..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Local small goods shop, with hog out the front.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.467072,11.043089&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.467072,11.043089"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rFBCH8_DVIU/UDhN7wSFqwI/AAAAAAAAA18/FKz8-khdVwg/The%252520sun%252520is%252520trying%252520to%252520get%252520through..jpg" title="The sun is trying to get through."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rFBCH8_DVIU/UDhN7wSFqwI/AAAAAAAAA18/FKz8-khdVwg/The%252520sun%252520is%252520trying%252520to%252520get%252520through..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The sun is trying to get through.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.468308,11.043400&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.468308,11.043400"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NmLAPGMqkag/UDhOCERIK-I/AAAAAAAAA2E/TJEdHD0IjTg/Interesting..jpg" title="Interesting."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NmLAPGMqkag/UDhOCERIK-I/AAAAAAAAA2E/TJEdHD0IjTg/Interesting..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Interesting.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.474701,11.033400&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.474701,11.033400"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5Gier2LE2LQ/UDhOFxvF-tI/AAAAAAAAA2M/oZQjePo9yvU/Coffee%252520with%252520Sue%252520and%252520Brian..jpg" title="Coffee with Sue and Brian."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5Gier2LE2LQ/UDhOFxvF-tI/AAAAAAAAA2M/oZQjePo9yvU/Coffee%252520with%252520Sue%252520and%252520Brian..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Coffee with Sue and Brian.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R7A4et0eK2A/UDhOJEEWsBI/AAAAAAAAA2U/cdNgzUYBwAg/Tiny%252520coffee%252521.jpg" title="Tiny coffee!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R7A4et0eK2A/UDhOJEEWsBI/AAAAAAAAA2U/cdNgzUYBwAg/Tiny%252520coffee%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Tiny coffee!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.468308,11.043400&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.468308,11.043400"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cYbz5MEXvps/UDhOMrvmi9I/AAAAAAAAA2c/C_cPPMcL3Ng/View%252520from%252520cafe%252520window..jpg" title="View from cafe window."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cYbz5MEXvps/UDhOMrvmi9I/AAAAAAAAA2c/C_cPPMcL3Ng/View%252520from%252520cafe%252520window..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TaWS0YdMU7A/UDhOQsfqLWI/AAAAAAAAA2k/CYRozuNJlGM/Outskirts%252520of%252520San%252520Gimignano..jpg" title="Outskirts of San Gimignano."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TaWS0YdMU7A/UDhOQsfqLWI/AAAAAAAAA2k/CYRozuNJlGM/Outskirts%252520of%252520San%252520Gimignano..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.474701,11.033400&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.474701,11.033400"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Uc2GvvkMxCI/UDhOVk1OHQI/AAAAAAAAA2s/wIs45aj8mXM/Not%252520the%252520Mona%252520Lisa%252521.jpg" title="Not the Mona Lisa!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Uc2GvvkMxCI/UDhOVk1OHQI/AAAAAAAAA2s/wIs45aj8mXM/Not%252520the%252520Mona%252520Lisa%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Not the Mona Lisa!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fgIqO4v3dKg/UDhOZ1Pc8lI/AAAAAAAAA20/7fFsy5S5Ylc/Towers.jpg" title="Towers"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fgIqO4v3dKg/UDhOZ1Pc8lI/AAAAAAAAA20/7fFsy5S5Ylc/Towers.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Towers<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ERl_IKrjYYg/UDhOeLH8zBI/AAAAAAAAA28/WTAbj0siG2o/Keeping%252520dry..jpg" title="Keeping dry."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ERl_IKrjYYg/UDhOeLH8zBI/AAAAAAAAA28/WTAbj0siG2o/Keeping%252520dry..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Keeping dry.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u1xAYxWBGLw/UDhOhlBe7lI/AAAAAAAAA3E/8CoZvfLDYcU/What%252520can%252520I%252520say%252520-%252520I%252520like%252520flowers%252520%252526%252520plants%25252C%252520Jason%252520li.jpg" title="What can I say - I like flowers & plants, Jason li"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u1xAYxWBGLw/UDhOhlBe7lI/AAAAAAAAA3E/8CoZvfLDYcU/What%252520can%252520I%252520say%252520-%252520I%252520like%252520flowers%252520%252526%252520plants%25252C%252520Jason%252520li.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">What can I say - I like flowers & plants, Jason li<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.468308,11.043400&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.468308,11.043400"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HSHP3cIhThg/UDhOlOl17xI/AAAAAAAAA3M/UGhR0UIZt2k/Pretty%252520and%252520green..jpg" title="Pretty and green."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HSHP3cIhThg/UDhOlOl17xI/AAAAAAAAA3M/UGhR0UIZt2k/Pretty%252520and%252520green..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pretty and green.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3HXIoc00do0/UDhOoJHk28I/AAAAAAAAA3U/QVnb_jxSIh0/Looking%252520in%252520to%252520the%252520main%252520square%25252C%252520the%252520at%252520Siena..jpg" title="Looking in to the main square, the at Siena."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3HXIoc00do0/UDhOoJHk28I/AAAAAAAAA3U/QVnb_jxSIh0/Looking%252520in%252520to%252520the%252520main%252520square%25252C%252520the%252520at%252520Siena..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking in to the main square, the at Siena.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.319644,11.330969&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.319644,11.330969"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lIwwV7m3PE8/UDhOrF0KBXI/AAAAAAAAA3c/E8Eebohw8m0/This%252520square%252520becomes%252520an%252520arena%252520for%252520a%252520radical%252520barebac.jpg" title="This square becomes an arena for a radical barebac"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lIwwV7m3PE8/UDhOrF0KBXI/AAAAAAAAA3c/E8Eebohw8m0/This%252520square%252520becomes%252520an%252520arena%252520for%252520a%252520radical%252520barebac.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This square becomes an arena for a radical barebac<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318814,11.329250&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318814,11.329250"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-se_sxPa_mOI/UDhOuVaLkzI/AAAAAAAAA3k/6BmgeEtko0U/In%252520Siena..jpg" title="In Siena."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-se_sxPa_mOI/UDhOuVaLkzI/AAAAAAAAA3k/6BmgeEtko0U/In%252520Siena..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In Siena.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318353,11.332056&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318353,11.332056"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bPT7BLbry2c/UDhOxYGx4WI/AAAAAAAAA3s/mzdOoVtsnfI/The%252520Palazzo%252520Pubblico%25252C%252520the%252520town%252520hall%252520of%252520Siena.%252520%252520Con.jpg" title="The Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall of Siena. Con"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bPT7BLbry2c/UDhOxYGx4WI/AAAAAAAAA3s/mzdOoVtsnfI/The%252520Palazzo%252520Pubblico%25252C%252520the%252520town%252520hall%252520of%252520Siena.%252520%252520Con.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Palazzo Pubblico, the town hall of Siena. Con<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318814,11.329250&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318814,11.329250"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wafaRrpju4U/UDhO1um2p2I/AAAAAAAAA30/daiIMj8-kqA/If%252520you%252520look%252520carefully%252520you%252520can%252520see%252520all%252520the%252520horse%252520te.jpg" title="If you look carefully you can see all the horse te"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wafaRrpju4U/UDhO1um2p2I/AAAAAAAAA30/daiIMj8-kqA/If%252520you%252520look%252520carefully%252520you%252520can%252520see%252520all%252520the%252520horse%252520te.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">If you look carefully you can see all the horse te<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318831,11.331331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318831,11.331331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ESjEQ2V4z40/UDhO6qCZWVI/AAAAAAAAA38/9QHMob8N1Ek/This%252520is%252520the%252520Font%252520Gaia..jpg" title="This is the Font Gaia."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ESjEQ2V4z40/UDhO6qCZWVI/AAAAAAAAA38/9QHMob8N1Ek/This%252520is%252520the%252520Font%252520Gaia..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This is the Font Gaia.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318831,11.331331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318831,11.331331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4asoudZiSPQ/UDhPADETk2I/AAAAAAAAA4E/3XDLXVqtkT4/This%252520is%252520a%252520horse%252520tether%252520that%252520has%252520been%252520used%252520for%252520so%252520m.jpg" title="This is a horse tether that has been used for so m"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4asoudZiSPQ/UDhPADETk2I/AAAAAAAAA4E/3XDLXVqtkT4/This%252520is%252520a%252520horse%252520tether%252520that%252520has%252520been%252520used%252520for%252520so%252520m.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This is a horse tether that has been used for so m<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318831,11.331331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318831,11.331331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iUAJgtosiV8/UDhPGSmOFGI/AAAAAAAAA4M/w-hAPs3qEtk/Serpent%252520tether..jpg" title="Serpent tether."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iUAJgtosiV8/UDhPGSmOFGI/AAAAAAAAA4M/w-hAPs3qEtk/Serpent%252520tether..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Serpent tether.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318831,11.331331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318831,11.331331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LL0C9DX7Diw/UDhPK62DRII/AAAAAAAAA4U/0M34K_vO1lg/Statues%252520and%252520architecture..jpg" title="Statues and architecture."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LL0C9DX7Diw/UDhPK62DRII/AAAAAAAAA4U/0M34K_vO1lg/Statues%252520and%252520architecture..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Statues and architecture.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318831,11.331331&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318831,11.331331"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZVsP4L3GFEw/UDhPOxOMCYI/AAAAAAAAA4c/SqGr2P2b5fY/Looking%252520from%252520within%252520the%252520courtyard%252520of%252520the%252520town%252520hall.jpg" title="Looking from within the courtyard of the town hall"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZVsP4L3GFEw/UDhPOxOMCYI/AAAAAAAAA4c/SqGr2P2b5fY/Looking%252520from%252520within%252520the%252520courtyard%252520of%252520the%252520town%252520hall.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking from within the courtyard of the town hall<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318353,11.332056&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318353,11.332056"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-v4MdSX-3H2A/UDhPSwfFAhI/AAAAAAAAA4k/ehWtBV6K9kg/Looking%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520clock%252520tower..jpg" title="Looking up to the clock tower."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-v4MdSX-3H2A/UDhPSwfFAhI/AAAAAAAAA4k/ehWtBV6K9kg/Looking%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520clock%252520tower..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking up to the clock tower.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318353,11.332056&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318353,11.332056"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v95Z4oK_EsU/UDhPWVulTNI/AAAAAAAAA4s/XkARo8zDM7o/Interesting%252520statue%252520commissioned%252520in%252520honor%252520of%252520the%252520pa.jpg" title="Interesting statue commissioned in honor of the pa"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v95Z4oK_EsU/UDhPWVulTNI/AAAAAAAAA4s/XkARo8zDM7o/Interesting%252520statue%252520commissioned%252520in%252520honor%252520of%252520the%252520pa.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Interesting statue commissioned in honor of the pa<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318353,11.332056&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318353,11.332056"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UvOB-N8CL9A/UDhPadSERnI/AAAAAAAAA40/Gkx3h-a07f4/In%252520a%252520shop%252520window%252521.jpg" title="In a shop window!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UvOB-N8CL9A/UDhPadSERnI/AAAAAAAAA40/Gkx3h-a07f4/In%252520a%252520shop%252520window%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In a shop window!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.318353,11.332056&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.318353,11.332056"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ExR_RGiO-9c/UDhPdvH7VwI/AAAAAAAAA48/EcClknNvLY4/Farewell%252520Siena%252521.jpg" title="Farewell Siena!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ExR_RGiO-9c/UDhPdvH7VwI/AAAAAAAAA48/EcClknNvLY4/Farewell%252520Siena%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Farewell Siena!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JE2gAlglS4w/UDhPg4LH_MI/AAAAAAAAA5E/hij7XqCx6E8/Marco%252520%252526%252520Luke.jpg" title="Marco & Luke"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JE2gAlglS4w/UDhPg4LH_MI/AAAAAAAAA5E/hij7XqCx6E8/Marco%252520%252526%252520Luke.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Marco & Luke<br />
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<h2>
Day 18 - Assisi</h2>
<b>Spoleto, Assisi, Spoleto</b><br />
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<b>Monday, 16 May 2011</b><br />
We spent this morning in the nearby beautiful Umbrian city of Assisi guided by a Franciscan Monk for a tour of the basilica of St Francis with magnificent frescoes. Afterwards we explored Assisi at our own pace.<br />
Then we returned to Spoleto to have the afternoon at leisure. We took a walk on the pathway around the town and up to and around the old castle which was unfortunately closed. But then we walked to and across the old viaduct.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XNUKTleMcjs/UDhPk2-o52I/AAAAAAAAA5M/qBmsamKqoOk/Countryside%252520on%252520our%252520way%252520to%252520Assisi..jpg" title="Countryside on our way to Assisi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XNUKTleMcjs/UDhPk2-o52I/AAAAAAAAA5M/qBmsamKqoOk/Countryside%252520on%252520our%252520way%252520to%252520Assisi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Countryside on our way to Assisi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.072942,12.606700&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.072942,12.606700"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CZkdQyXxKCU/UDhPoxoBRjI/AAAAAAAAA5U/jQHBT7x4AKw/Walking%252520up%252520to%252520Assisi..jpg" title="Walking up to Assisi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CZkdQyXxKCU/UDhPoxoBRjI/AAAAAAAAA5U/jQHBT7x4AKw/Walking%252520up%252520to%252520Assisi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Walking up to Assisi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.072942,12.606700&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.072942,12.606700"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s17WWRzObx0/UDhPs3cEM4I/AAAAAAAAA5c/a9tXAW1SDlM/And%252520Aldo%252520with%252520our%252520Australian%252520flag..jpg" title="And Aldo with our Australian flag."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s17WWRzObx0/UDhPs3cEM4I/AAAAAAAAA5c/a9tXAW1SDlM/And%252520Aldo%252520with%252520our%252520Australian%252520flag..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">And Aldo with our Australian flag.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.072942,12.606700&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.072942,12.606700"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zFvEydJ9zAs/UDhPvdGczmI/AAAAAAAAA5k/uRDEOSWnElw/The%252520long%252520walk%252520up%252521.jpg" title="The long walk up!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zFvEydJ9zAs/UDhPvdGczmI/AAAAAAAAA5k/uRDEOSWnElw/The%252520long%252520walk%252520up%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The long walk up!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.072942,12.606700&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.072942,12.606700"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a assisi="assisi" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-95K_3tdiqP8/UDhPycM32iI/AAAAAAAAA5s/6W8xufa3Rew/Basilica%252520of%252520San%252520Francesco%252520dAssisi%252521.jpg" title="Basilica of San Francesco d"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-95K_3tdiqP8/UDhPycM32iI/AAAAAAAAA5s/6W8xufa3Rew/Basilica%252520of%252520San%252520Francesco%252520dAssisi%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.072942,12.606700&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.072942,12.606700"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pN1vWx84MV8/UDhP1w4f75I/AAAAAAAAA50/5VgVQP8K6NQ/Looking%252520up%252520from%252520the%252520Basilica%252520to%252520Assisi..jpg" title="Looking up from the Basilica to Assisi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pN1vWx84MV8/UDhP1w4f75I/AAAAAAAAA50/5VgVQP8K6NQ/Looking%252520up%252520from%252520the%252520Basilica%252520to%252520Assisi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking up from the Basilica to Assisi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.074411,12.606219&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.074411,12.606219"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zCeJVSoqJ0E/UDhP5E6UMBI/AAAAAAAAA58/mE3An7ASHtA/View%252520from%252520Assisi%252520to%252520the%252520valley%252520below%252521.jpg" title="View from Assisi to the valley below!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zCeJVSoqJ0E/UDhP5E6UMBI/AAAAAAAAA58/mE3An7ASHtA/View%252520from%252520Assisi%252520to%252520the%252520valley%252520below%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">View from Assisi to the valley below!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.074489,12.606358&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.074489,12.606358"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s8T_w54hvkU/UDhP88OskYI/AAAAAAAAA6E/_KgLew_Zzeg/Looking%252520down%252520to%252520Santa%252520Maria%252520degli%252520Angeli..jpg" title="Looking down to Santa Maria degli Angeli."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s8T_w54hvkU/UDhP88OskYI/AAAAAAAAA6E/_KgLew_Zzeg/Looking%252520down%252520to%252520Santa%252520Maria%252520degli%252520Angeli..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking down to Santa Maria degli Angeli.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.074489,12.606358&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.074489,12.606358"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QcQU-d4Ubmg/UDhQAIJ9mCI/AAAAAAAAA6M/LWjtnQ6QNmw/Close%252520up%252520of%252520the%252520Basilica..jpg" title="Close up of the Basilica."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QcQU-d4Ubmg/UDhQAIJ9mCI/AAAAAAAAA6M/LWjtnQ6QNmw/Close%252520up%252520of%252520the%252520Basilica..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Close up of the Basilica.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-khN_prrNOYs/UDhQDBRyrtI/AAAAAAAAA6U/-KyMVlwMWhI/Jason%252520in%252520Assisi..jpg" title="Jason in Assisi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-khN_prrNOYs/UDhQDBRyrtI/AAAAAAAAA6U/-KyMVlwMWhI/Jason%252520in%252520Assisi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason in Assisi.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vVdjOMAUTF8/UDhQGkTabUI/AAAAAAAAA6c/hFSdbePYVcI/Quite%252520nice%252521.jpg" title="Quite nice!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vVdjOMAUTF8/UDhQGkTabUI/AAAAAAAAA6c/hFSdbePYVcI/Quite%252520nice%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Quite nice!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.074258,12.606981&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.074258,12.606981"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7KjfuiTihzU/UDhQKKtODGI/AAAAAAAAA6k/SDwNdhbW1E4/At%25252072%252520per%252520cent%252520alcohol%25252C%252520this%252520is%252520strong%252520stuff%252521.jpg" title="At 72 per cent alcohol, this is strong stuff!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7KjfuiTihzU/UDhQKKtODGI/AAAAAAAAA6k/SDwNdhbW1E4/At%25252072%252520per%252520cent%252520alcohol%25252C%252520this%252520is%252520strong%252520stuff%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">At 72 per cent alcohol, this is strong stuff!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.074258,12.606981&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.074258,12.606981"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vk-3JQFLCmI/UDhQOGoyjnI/AAAAAAAAA6s/zadNg65lTy0/Glad%252520I%252520dont%252520live%252520up%252520these%252520stairs%252521.jpg" live="live" stairs="stairs" t="t" these="these" title="Glad I don" up="up"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vk-3JQFLCmI/UDhQOGoyjnI/AAAAAAAAA6s/zadNg65lTy0/Glad%252520I%252520dont%252520live%252520up%252520these%252520stairs%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Glad I don't live up these stairs!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.074431,12.607253&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.074431,12.607253"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ud3d7RiAs00/UDhQSDLueYI/AAAAAAAAA60/rWHED_Z_sJM/More%252520spring%252520flowers%25252C%252520the%252520stone%252520wall%252520really%252520sets%252520th.jpg" title="More spring flowers, the stone wall really sets th"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ud3d7RiAs00/UDhQSDLueYI/AAAAAAAAA60/rWHED_Z_sJM/More%252520spring%252520flowers%25252C%252520the%252520stone%252520wall%252520really%252520sets%252520th.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More spring flowers, the stone wall really sets th<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.072950,12.608847&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.072950,12.608847"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OKCU0y6ZYxg/UDhQVW0ymRI/AAAAAAAAA68/6gorFxAYiYU/Strolling%252520through%252520Assisi..jpg" title="Strolling through Assisi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OKCU0y6ZYxg/UDhQVW0ymRI/AAAAAAAAA68/6gorFxAYiYU/Strolling%252520through%252520Assisi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Strolling through Assisi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.071658,12.611736&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.071658,12.611736"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K7KysBL-8bU/UDhQZK7t_cI/AAAAAAAAA7E/FWQ-2UFBIvM/In%252520Assisi..jpg" title="In Assisi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K7KysBL-8bU/UDhQZK7t_cI/AAAAAAAAA7E/FWQ-2UFBIvM/In%252520Assisi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In Assisi.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.070878,12.612631&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.070878,12.612631"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0gzqH97P0v0/UDhQdMUBtMI/AAAAAAAAA7M/NXBxKKluUXA/An%252520interesting%252520place%252520to%252520stay%252520one%252520would%252520imagine..jpg" title="An interesting place to stay one would imagine."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0gzqH97P0v0/UDhQdMUBtMI/AAAAAAAAA7M/NXBxKKluUXA/An%252520interesting%252520place%252520to%252520stay%252520one%252520would%252520imagine..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">An interesting place to stay one would imagine.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hE1l7gp6XtA/UDhQgsUeUvI/AAAAAAAAA7U/9YjctadBfvo/The%252520main%252520Piazza%252521.jpg" title="The main Piazza!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hE1l7gp6XtA/UDhQgsUeUvI/AAAAAAAAA7U/9YjctadBfvo/The%252520main%252520Piazza%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The main Piazza!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.069319,12.614083&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.069319,12.614083"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h_l6ZAR9wDs/UDhQjwd41YI/AAAAAAAAA7c/R9B_gCwdhGg/In%252520the%252520Piazza%252521.jpg" title="In the Piazza!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h_l6ZAR9wDs/UDhQjwd41YI/AAAAAAAAA7c/R9B_gCwdhGg/In%252520the%252520Piazza%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In the Piazza!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.069319,12.614083&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.069319,12.614083"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YMrRyUj83HY/UDhQnXmhzXI/AAAAAAAAA7k/RJJP3y1DIvI/Mmm%25252C%252520a%252520begging%252520monk%25252C%252520interesting%252521.jpg" title="Mmm, a begging monk, interesting!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YMrRyUj83HY/UDhQnXmhzXI/AAAAAAAAA7k/RJJP3y1DIvI/Mmm%25252C%252520a%252520begging%252520monk%25252C%252520interesting%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Mmm, a begging monk, interesting!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.071244,12.614947&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.071244,12.614947"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-N_bpOSFpAVs/UDhQqZz5lbI/AAAAAAAAA7s/zcwnz83Wa2s/Back%252520down%252520to%252520the%252520coach%252520and%252520back%252520to%252520Spoleto..jpg" title="Back down to the coach and back to Spoleto."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-N_bpOSFpAVs/UDhQqZz5lbI/AAAAAAAAA7s/zcwnz83Wa2s/Back%252520down%252520to%252520the%252520coach%252520and%252520back%252520to%252520Spoleto..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Back down to the coach and back to Spoleto.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.074156,12.605750&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.074156,12.605750"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TkTwNOHNStQ/UDhQtr6H2EI/AAAAAAAAA70/aruqDmAgkEw/Leaving%252520Assisi..jpg" title="Leaving Assisi."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TkTwNOHNStQ/UDhQtr6H2EI/AAAAAAAAA70/aruqDmAgkEw/Leaving%252520Assisi..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Leaving Assisi.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xvg3WtfCB-M/UDhQxPyF-kI/AAAAAAAAA78/Le2vsaq47ZY/Town%252520of%252520Foligno.jpg" title="Town of Foligno"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xvg3WtfCB-M/UDhQxPyF-kI/AAAAAAAAA78/Le2vsaq47ZY/Town%252520of%252520Foligno.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Town of Foligno<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MLjTaZnX63E/UDhQ0ktJz_I/AAAAAAAAA8E/Ikn8wx1JfjE/The%252520climb%252520back%252520up%252520to%252520Spoleto..jpg" title="The climb back up to Spoleto."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MLjTaZnX63E/UDhQ0ktJz_I/AAAAAAAAA8E/Ikn8wx1JfjE/The%252520climb%252520back%252520up%252520to%252520Spoleto..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The climb back up to Spoleto.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=42.737314,12.741639&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=42.737314,12.741639"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Tvb8crMyd5g/UDhQ4HjQ17I/AAAAAAAAA8M/bfSIFs3enR8/Remains%252520of%252520the%252520medieval%252520%252520ampitheater%25252C%252520just%252520behind%252520.jpg" title="Remains of the medieval ampitheater, just behind "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Tvb8crMyd5g/UDhQ4HjQ17I/AAAAAAAAA8M/bfSIFs3enR8/Remains%252520of%252520the%252520medieval%252520%252520ampitheater%25252C%252520just%252520behind%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Remains of the medieval ampitheater, just behind <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tj7k7qjt7Fw/UDhQ7atMUoI/AAAAAAAAA8U/E_7gP74ao_8/Jason%252520and%252520Karen%252520in%252520Spoleto..jpg" title="Jason and Karen in Spoleto."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tj7k7qjt7Fw/UDhQ7atMUoI/AAAAAAAAA8U/E_7gP74ao_8/Jason%252520and%252520Karen%252520in%252520Spoleto..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and Karen in Spoleto.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nw1v6x4K9g8/UDhQ-wDh8kI/AAAAAAAAA8c/1zLzYphimmc/Village%252520of%252520Monteluco..jpg" title="Village of Monteluco."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nw1v6x4K9g8/UDhQ-wDh8kI/AAAAAAAAA8c/1zLzYphimmc/Village%252520of%252520Monteluco..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Village of Monteluco.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xOMNXNlu69I/UDhRCFbCM6I/AAAAAAAAA8k/sWBlhgMArTY/Jason%252520and%252520the%252520aqueduct%252521.jpg" title="Jason and the aqueduct!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xOMNXNlu69I/UDhRCFbCM6I/AAAAAAAAA8k/sWBlhgMArTY/Jason%252520and%252520the%252520aqueduct%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and the aqueduct!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nR1rP9FQuGg/UDhRFtO_spI/AAAAAAAAA8s/1WArVEfXRro/230m%252520long%252521.jpg" title="230m long!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nR1rP9FQuGg/UDhRFtO_spI/AAAAAAAAA8s/1WArVEfXRro/230m%252520long%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">230m long!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=42.732111,12.741367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=42.732111,12.741367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pi1sSpFpyyU/UDhRIx7ortI/AAAAAAAAA80/MxStLqgBfh0/The%252520castle%252520at%252520Spoleto..jpg" title="The castle at Spoleto."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pi1sSpFpyyU/UDhRIx7ortI/AAAAAAAAA80/MxStLqgBfh0/The%252520castle%252520at%252520Spoleto..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The castle at Spoleto.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=42.732111,12.741367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=42.732111,12.741367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C65PcHsBCTU/UDhRNldREJI/AAAAAAAAA88/Pm34g3UvaIA/View%252520of%252520the%252520aqueduct%252520from%252520the%252520castle..jpg" title="View of the aqueduct from the castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C65PcHsBCTU/UDhRNldREJI/AAAAAAAAA88/Pm34g3UvaIA/View%252520of%252520the%252520aqueduct%252520from%252520the%252520castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">View of the aqueduct from the castle.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i3HXhHKNU_8/UDhRQ0Bm-eI/AAAAAAAAA9E/UfnjU-8rDTQ/Spoleto%252520Castle..jpg" title="Spoleto Castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i3HXhHKNU_8/UDhRQ0Bm-eI/AAAAAAAAA9E/UfnjU-8rDTQ/Spoleto%252520Castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Spoleto Castle.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=42.732111,12.741367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=42.732111,12.741367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ODxdM3-Qo4E/UDhRU8OcD3I/AAAAAAAAA9M/KjaxpExGhlQ/Princess%252520at%252520the%252520castle..jpg" title="Princess at the castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ODxdM3-Qo4E/UDhRU8OcD3I/AAAAAAAAA9M/KjaxpExGhlQ/Princess%252520at%252520the%252520castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Princess at the castle.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aB6sJPHQfsQ/UDhRZF642uI/AAAAAAAAA9U/CZD34VMWEzs/Im%252520likin%252520the%252520lichen%252520on%252520the%252520wall%252521.jpg" lichen="lichen" likin="likin" m="m" on="on" the="the" title="I" wall="wall"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aB6sJPHQfsQ/UDhRZF642uI/AAAAAAAAA9U/CZD34VMWEzs/Im%252520likin%252520the%252520lichen%252520on%252520the%252520wall%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">I'm likin' the lichen on the wall!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QttqwLNnQs0/UDhRdN7bbnI/AAAAAAAAA9c/3PwLrI6n8pg/So%252520much%252520stone%252521.jpg" title="So much stone!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QttqwLNnQs0/UDhRdN7bbnI/AAAAAAAAA9c/3PwLrI6n8pg/So%252520much%252520stone%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">So much stone!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=42.732111,12.741367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=42.732111,12.741367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f2Pz37EH3Hk/UDhRf41b9vI/AAAAAAAAA9k/Xl7GnKKt_yE/The%252520crypt%252520we%252520found%252520in%252520Spoleto%252520dated%252520back%252520to%252520the%25252013.jpg" title="The crypt we found in Spoleto dated back to the 13"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f2Pz37EH3Hk/UDhRf41b9vI/AAAAAAAAA9k/Xl7GnKKt_yE/The%252520crypt%252520we%252520found%252520in%252520Spoleto%252520dated%252520back%252520to%252520the%25252013.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The crypt we found in Spoleto dated back to the 13<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1_VJNwRoAiM/UDhRi_aJUpI/AAAAAAAAA9s/ObxL1N6OLiI/The%252520church%252520where%252520we%252520found%252520the%252520crypt%252520in%252520Spoleto..jpg" title="The church where we found the crypt in Spoleto."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1_VJNwRoAiM/UDhRi_aJUpI/AAAAAAAAA9s/ObxL1N6OLiI/The%252520church%252520where%252520we%252520found%252520the%252520crypt%252520in%252520Spoleto..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The church where we found the crypt in Spoleto.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3sFtbpaRJsU/UDhRmH44x9I/AAAAAAAAA90/PNsOBcgoWNc/Narrow%252520lane%252520in%252520Spoleto..jpg" title="Narrow lane in Spoleto."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3sFtbpaRJsU/UDhRmH44x9I/AAAAAAAAA90/PNsOBcgoWNc/Narrow%252520lane%252520in%252520Spoleto..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O4yjQUzP9tk/UDhRpKR_O2I/AAAAAAAAA98/NaKYE4AHoOg/Old%252520buildings%252520connect%252520above%252520the%252520lanes..jpg" title="Old buildings connect above the lanes."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O4yjQUzP9tk/UDhRpKR_O2I/AAAAAAAAA98/NaKYE4AHoOg/Old%252520buildings%252520connect%252520above%252520the%252520lanes..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0CqucK9lLdg/UDhRryez4AI/AAAAAAAAA-E/sNHHt_pxIWE/Main%252520shopping%252520street%252520of%252520Spoleto..jpg" title="Main shopping street of Spoleto."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0CqucK9lLdg/UDhRryez4AI/AAAAAAAAA-E/sNHHt_pxIWE/Main%252520shopping%252520street%252520of%252520Spoleto..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Main shopping street of Spoleto.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_WDxSnB_OJQ/UDhRu2wJ8vI/AAAAAAAAA-M/MzD1l-pzdss/Modern%252520store%252520in%252520traditional%252520setting..jpg" title="Modern store in traditional setting."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_WDxSnB_OJQ/UDhRu2wJ8vI/AAAAAAAAA-M/MzD1l-pzdss/Modern%252520store%252520in%252520traditional%252520setting..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Modern store in traditional setting.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4SrRrypQu8I/UDhRySHvoaI/AAAAAAAAA-U/Ofc5bDW_TDk/Another%252520beautiful%252520old%252520church%252520and%252520fountain..jpg" title="Another beautiful old church and fountain."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4SrRrypQu8I/UDhRySHvoaI/AAAAAAAAA-U/Ofc5bDW_TDk/Another%252520beautiful%252520old%252520church%252520and%252520fountain..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another beautiful old church and fountain.<br />
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-52615760210772455002012-08-24T05:18:00.001-07:002012-08-24T05:18:37.449-07:00Amazing sights of Italy including Lucca, Pisa and The Cinque Terre!<br />
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Day 14 - A day of leisure in Montecatini Terme</h2>
<b>Montecatini Terme, Montecatini Alto</b><br />
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<b>Thursday, 12 May 2011</b><br />
Today we had the opportunity to do what we liked. We could have gone back into Florence or pampered ourselves in one of the spas. We chose to just leisurely explore Montecatini and do some shopping. It was this day that I bought my biggest souvenirs, my unique "Italy" handbag which was made locally. There were also some markets nearby and I found a lovely selection of Italian silk scarves which I bought for all my friends.<br />
We also caught yet another funicular up to the old town where we enjoyed the views and the best coffee ever made! This was a 2nd attempt by a very friendly, local cafe owner who was a Columbian/Italian national, and was eager to please our tastes. Not that we complained about our first cup, we actually complemented him but then we got talking and he wanted to know how most Australians like coffee, so we explained. Our favorite is a strongish cafe latte. It's funny how these little things stick in your mind. I think it was he showed a real interest in us. Also it was a nice change after the awful coffee at our hotel at this time and then the strong black expresso the locals have.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WBmThHiBWks/UDds6KKA5AI/AAAAAAAAAng/sYI8GtSBQhg/A%252520carousel%252520ride%25252C%252520only%2525201%252520euro%252521.jpg" title="A carousel ride, only 1 euro!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WBmThHiBWks/UDds6KKA5AI/AAAAAAAAAng/sYI8GtSBQhg/A%252520carousel%252520ride%25252C%252520only%2525201%252520euro%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A carousel ride, only 1 euro!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_IooXULEbdA/UDds8f-RNWI/AAAAAAAAAno/PRGi-CLoxpA/Another%252520spa%252520place%252520in%252520town..jpg" title="Another spa place in town."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_IooXULEbdA/UDds8f-RNWI/AAAAAAAAAno/PRGi-CLoxpA/Another%252520spa%252520place%252520in%252520town..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another spa place in town.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tMSK0pSjgnk/UDds-NwqSwI/AAAAAAAAAnw/xdF9LQjpm7Q/The%252520funicular%252520station..jpg" title="The funicular station."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tMSK0pSjgnk/UDds-NwqSwI/AAAAAAAAAnw/xdF9LQjpm7Q/The%252520funicular%252520station..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R21DqHmtYiM/UDds_x0CiSI/AAAAAAAAAn4/F5RzOVLKcmw/The%252520cog%252520train%252520which%252520takes%252520passenger%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520old%252520.jpg" title="The cog train which takes passenger up to the old "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R21DqHmtYiM/UDds_x0CiSI/AAAAAAAAAn4/F5RzOVLKcmw/The%252520cog%252520train%252520which%252520takes%252520passenger%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520old%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The cog train which takes passenger up to the old <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jLwYYOEVLJI/UDdtBr08auI/AAAAAAAAAoA/KyLUfNwcQdM/A%252520cute%252520little%252520bridge%252520we%252520go%252520under%252521.jpg" title="A cute little bridge we go under!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jLwYYOEVLJI/UDdtBr08auI/AAAAAAAAAoA/KyLUfNwcQdM/A%252520cute%252520little%252520bridge%252520we%252520go%252520under%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A cute little bridge we go under!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5LQiHYpnuLE/UDdtDrItwGI/AAAAAAAAAoI/62ZsCpoxROA/The%252520overtaking%252520line..jpg" title="The overtaking line."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5LQiHYpnuLE/UDdtDrItwGI/AAAAAAAAAoI/62ZsCpoxROA/The%252520overtaking%252520line..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The overtaking line.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.895958,10.789844&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.895958,10.789844"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IEM2EQ8f8nI/UDdtFJ-G38I/AAAAAAAAAoQ/HLmULi0mUs0/Jason%252520in%252520the%252520train%252520with%252520views%252520down%252520to%252520Montecatini%252521.jpg" title="Jason in the train with views down to Montecatini!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IEM2EQ8f8nI/UDdtFJ-G38I/AAAAAAAAAoQ/HLmULi0mUs0/Jason%252520in%252520the%252520train%252520with%252520views%252520down%252520to%252520Montecatini%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason in the train with views down to Montecatini!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fI6o_IhFuIs/UDdtHJCZnqI/AAAAAAAAAoY/Zn9uF8T-BkI/View%252520from%252520the%252520train%252521.jpg" title="View from the train!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fI6o_IhFuIs/UDdtHJCZnqI/AAAAAAAAAoY/Zn9uF8T-BkI/View%252520from%252520the%252520train%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">View from the train!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nwwOipF_LTc/UDdtJMWKBoI/AAAAAAAAAog/-JLhQSid6aM/Looking%252520down%252520at%252520Montecatini..jpg" title="Looking down at Montecatini."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nwwOipF_LTc/UDdtJMWKBoI/AAAAAAAAAog/-JLhQSid6aM/Looking%252520down%252520at%252520Montecatini..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking down at Montecatini.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hN7Orz4Wohs/UDdtKwV1MlI/AAAAAAAAAoo/YimR_A_v7kY/The%252520heart%252520of%252520the%252520small%252520village%252520of%252520Montecatini%252520Alto.jpg" title="The heart of the small village of Montecatini Alto"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hN7Orz4Wohs/UDdtKwV1MlI/AAAAAAAAAoo/YimR_A_v7kY/The%252520heart%252520of%252520the%252520small%252520village%252520of%252520Montecatini%252520Alto.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The heart of the small village of Montecatini Alto<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aUfU3jPm4EY/UDdtMiy1ixI/AAAAAAAAAow/jwE_kqTtaC0/A%252520thorn%252520amongst%252520the%252520flowers%252521.jpg" title="A thorn amongst the flowers!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aUfU3jPm4EY/UDdtMiy1ixI/AAAAAAAAAow/jwE_kqTtaC0/A%252520thorn%252520amongst%252520the%252520flowers%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A thorn amongst the flowers!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6kj4N50_xyY/UDdtOoagb3I/AAAAAAAAAo4/5yXryp9HDJE/Beautiful%252520roses%252520-%252520Spring%25252C%252520the%252520best%252520time%252520of%252520the%252520yea.jpg" title="Beautiful roses - Spring, the best time of the yea"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6kj4N50_xyY/UDdtOoagb3I/AAAAAAAAAo4/5yXryp9HDJE/Beautiful%252520roses%252520-%252520Spring%25252C%252520the%252520best%252520time%252520of%252520the%252520yea.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Beautiful roses - Spring, the best time of the yea<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NNDT_ZofOSI/UDdtQWnF1FI/AAAAAAAAApA/zK65wrRix08/Interesting%252520houses%252520which%252520overlook%252520a%252520beautiful%252520Tusc.jpg" title="Interesting houses which overlook a beautiful Tusc"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NNDT_ZofOSI/UDdtQWnF1FI/AAAAAAAAApA/zK65wrRix08/Interesting%252520houses%252520which%252520overlook%252520a%252520beautiful%252520Tusc.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Interesting houses which overlook a beautiful Tusc<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gsY-VwD32HM/UDdtSAyfAJI/AAAAAAAAApI/GSkhAn7JDCA/View%252520of%252520a%252520Tuscan%252520valley%252520and%252520its%252520Olive%252520groves%252521.jpg" title="View of a Tuscan valley and its Olive groves!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gsY-VwD32HM/UDdtSAyfAJI/AAAAAAAAApI/GSkhAn7JDCA/View%252520of%252520a%252520Tuscan%252520valley%252520and%252520its%252520Olive%252520groves%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a backyard="backyard" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7_1rYilMdzo/UDdtUgIeycI/AAAAAAAAApQ/_UNMW6F3a6Y/An%252520authentic%252520pizza%252520oven%252520in%252520someones%252520backyard%252520in%252520T.jpg" in="in" s="s" t="t" title="An authentic pizza oven in someone"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7_1rYilMdzo/UDdtUgIeycI/AAAAAAAAApQ/_UNMW6F3a6Y/An%252520authentic%252520pizza%252520oven%252520in%252520someones%252520backyard%252520in%252520T.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="center">In Tuscany!<br />
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Day 15 - Lucca & Pisa</h2>
<b>Montecatini Terme, Lucca, Pisa, Montecatini Alto, Montecatini Terme</b><br />
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<b>Friday, 13 May 2011</b><br />
Today we went to visit one of the most typically "Tuscan" towns in the area, Lucca - a medieval walled city, filled with palaces, churches and ancient houses. You can walk on top of the city walls for the best city views. We went to the Piazza San Michele and strolled along the shops of Borgo Giannotto. We found this city to be nice, quiet and compact - it was lovely! It was here that we found a cute dog staring down a butcher and his meat in a square. It was quite funny to see.<br />
After our visit to Lucca we were taken to Pisa. We were very surprise as to how it was situated. Amongst a busy city it is walled in. We also had to make our way past many beggars who were very persistent and of course this area was extremely popular and busy with tourists. Jason and I decided to have lunch here at a Japanese restaurant. The Italian Japanese do it very well!<br />
Later we visited Fattoria di Poggio, a farmhouse in the Tuscan hills and enjoyed a tasting of a wide variety of local wines, olive oils, grappa, Vin Santo plus locally produced breads, salami and sun dried tomatoes. This was very nice, a lovely house and nice owners, heaps of food but a steep road to get to it.<br />
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<tr><td class="center">Our tour guide Aldo, caught off guard!<br />
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<tr><td class="center">The busiest area of Lucca!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dGuXbpgYdKI/UDdtg15vcgI/AAAAAAAAAqA/rIttZ_jaEK4/Just%252520lovely%252521%252520%252528and%252520Paul%252520taking%252520a%252520photo%252520of%252520Sylvia%252529..jpg" title="Just lovely! (and Paul taking a photo of Sylvia)."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dGuXbpgYdKI/UDdtg15vcgI/AAAAAAAAAqA/rIttZ_jaEK4/Just%252520lovely%252521%252520%252528and%252520Paul%252520taking%252520a%252520photo%252520of%252520Sylvia%252529..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Just lovely! (and Paul taking a photo of Sylvia).<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qyfdqKGqzeU/UDdtikNlFdI/AAAAAAAAAqI/K_fk_1zKbrE/A%252520narrow%252520lane%252520way%25252C%252520unfortunate%252520about%252520the%252520graffiti..jpg" title="A narrow lane way, unfortunate about the graffiti."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qyfdqKGqzeU/UDdtikNlFdI/AAAAAAAAAqI/K_fk_1zKbrE/A%252520narrow%252520lane%252520way%25252C%252520unfortunate%252520about%252520the%252520graffiti..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A narrow lane way, unfortunate about the graffiti.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rbTBN7ExTHg/UDdtkOTzPoI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/zIhqcxRaAwM/The%252520picture%252520says%252520it%252520all%252521.jpg" title="The picture says it all!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rbTBN7ExTHg/UDdtkOTzPoI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/zIhqcxRaAwM/The%252520picture%252520says%252520it%252520all%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The picture says it all!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zbSL3tfD85c/UDdtloPdevI/AAAAAAAAAqY/jZ6ORDlovEM/The%252520very%252520old%252520door%252520to%252520a%252520courtyard%25252C%252520it%252520was%2525206%252520inches%252520.jpg" title="The very old door to a courtyard, it was 6 inches "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zbSL3tfD85c/UDdtloPdevI/AAAAAAAAAqY/jZ6ORDlovEM/The%252520very%252520old%252520door%252520to%252520a%252520courtyard%25252C%252520it%252520was%2525206%252520inches%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The very old door to a courtyard, it was 6 inches <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-k6zNLOZJwIA/UDdtnSy-NCI/AAAAAAAAAqg/EDdym0nkarQ/The%252520very%252520cute%25252C%252520persistent%252520dog%252520eyeing%252520off%252520the%252520meat%252520.jpg" title="The very cute, persistent dog eyeing off the meat "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-k6zNLOZJwIA/UDdtnSy-NCI/AAAAAAAAAqg/EDdym0nkarQ/The%252520very%252520cute%25252C%252520persistent%252520dog%252520eyeing%252520off%252520the%252520meat%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The very cute, persistent dog eyeing off the meat <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RpjhJ_rvtJk/UDdto3ijemI/AAAAAAAAAqo/e_PLfgjJ_wg/Very%252520persistent%252520but%252520very%252520good%252520%252528and%252520did%252520I%252520mention%252520c.jpg" title="Very persistent but very good (and did I mention c"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RpjhJ_rvtJk/UDdto3ijemI/AAAAAAAAAqo/e_PLfgjJ_wg/Very%252520persistent%252520but%252520very%252520good%252520%252528and%252520did%252520I%252520mention%252520c.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Very persistent but very good (and did I mention c<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a a="a" beautician.="beautician." benefit="benefit" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QbhXcis0u_M/UDdtqkP4jSI/AAAAAAAAAqw/RjCcmAmdT5M/This%252520was%252520taken%252520for%252520Shells%252520benefit%25252C%252520a%252520beautician..jpg" s="s" title="This was taken for Shell"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QbhXcis0u_M/UDdtqkP4jSI/AAAAAAAAAqw/RjCcmAmdT5M/This%252520was%252520taken%252520for%252520Shells%252520benefit%25252C%252520a%252520beautician..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This was taken for Shell's benefit, a beautician.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gFxlsetlQqs/UDdtsLB-vYI/AAAAAAAAAq4/ru1UZR9RujU/Intricate%252520mosaic%252520on%252520a%252520church..jpg" title="Intricate mosaic on a church."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gFxlsetlQqs/UDdtsLB-vYI/AAAAAAAAAq4/ru1UZR9RujU/Intricate%252520mosaic%252520on%252520a%252520church..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Intricate mosaic on a church.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7lzx5YKM5Yo/UDdtt9OQwCI/AAAAAAAAArA/Uv9Nutpq5mM/Ornate%252520fountain%252520in%252520Lucca.%252520%252520The%252520water%252520coming%252520from%252520t.jpg" title="Ornate fountain in Lucca. The water coming from t"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7lzx5YKM5Yo/UDdtt9OQwCI/AAAAAAAAArA/Uv9Nutpq5mM/Ornate%252520fountain%252520in%252520Lucca.%252520%252520The%252520water%252520coming%252520from%252520t.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Ornate fountain in Lucca. The water coming from t<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tsCWaabnzos/UDdtvRGCJ0I/AAAAAAAAArI/sF_S9UsRITo/The%252520things%252520you%252520see%252520anywhere%252520in%252520the%252520world%252521.jpg" title="The things you see anywhere in the world!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tsCWaabnzos/UDdtvRGCJ0I/AAAAAAAAArI/sF_S9UsRITo/The%252520things%252520you%252520see%252520anywhere%252520in%252520the%252520world%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The things you see anywhere in the world!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GLYTFRPtQSA/UDdtxNEVJEI/AAAAAAAAArQ/FzVUMwmFIeA/I%252520love%252520craft%252521.jpg" title="I love craft!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GLYTFRPtQSA/UDdtxNEVJEI/AAAAAAAAArQ/FzVUMwmFIeA/I%252520love%252520craft%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">I love craft!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-paVANbsacFc/UDdtyhywo7I/AAAAAAAAArY/ehaZSqe2FYA/Another%252520lane%252520in%252520Lucca..jpg" title="Another lane in Lucca."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-paVANbsacFc/UDdtyhywo7I/AAAAAAAAArY/ehaZSqe2FYA/Another%252520lane%252520in%252520Lucca..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another lane in Lucca.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uvxhGjVS7IA/UDdt0LuQkvI/AAAAAAAAArg/EG6gPgm0d1M/Bascillica%252520of%252520San%252520Frediano..jpg" title="Bascillica of San Frediano."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uvxhGjVS7IA/UDdt0LuQkvI/AAAAAAAAArg/EG6gPgm0d1M/Bascillica%252520of%252520San%252520Frediano..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Bascillica of San Frediano.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SyIXcwuJY6k/UDdt13uoXEI/AAAAAAAAAro/UOBO-dDLg10/Mmm%252521.jpg" title="Mmm!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SyIXcwuJY6k/UDdt13uoXEI/AAAAAAAAAro/UOBO-dDLg10/Mmm%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Mmm!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hsdQwY8eHTo/UDdt3vKNx7I/AAAAAAAAArw/T7r8-VZggkQ/Heading%252520back%252520to%252520our%252520bus%252520which%252520had%252520to%252520be%252520parked%252520out.jpg" title="Heading back to our bus which had to be parked out"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hsdQwY8eHTo/UDdt3vKNx7I/AAAAAAAAArw/T7r8-VZggkQ/Heading%252520back%252520to%252520our%252520bus%252520which%252520had%252520to%252520be%252520parked%252520out.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Heading back to our bus which had to be parked out<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gSFwn3WyrG8/UDdt5dXti3I/AAAAAAAAAr4/rIyTlALo9u0/The%252520fortress%252520walls%252520of%252520Lucca..jpg" title="The fortress walls of Lucca."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gSFwn3WyrG8/UDdt5dXti3I/AAAAAAAAAr4/rIyTlALo9u0/The%252520fortress%252520walls%252520of%252520Lucca..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The fortress walls of Lucca.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JfumMV8YAPs/UDdt7FjhXGI/AAAAAAAAAsA/eRvYt9TPIMU/Piazza%252520del%252520Duomo%252520or%252520Campo%252520dei%252520Miracoli%25252C%252520Field%252520of%252520M.jpg" title="Piazza del Duomo or Campo dei Miracoli, Field of M"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JfumMV8YAPs/UDdt7FjhXGI/AAAAAAAAAsA/eRvYt9TPIMU/Piazza%252520del%252520Duomo%252520or%252520Campo%252520dei%252520Miracoli%25252C%252520Field%252520of%252520M.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Piazza del Duomo or Campo dei Miracoli, Field of M<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Es2qCwA0F4M/UDdt8vTP2gI/AAAAAAAAAsI/3uTjCgBc-KA/The%252520walls%252520surrounding%252520Pisa..jpg" title="The walls surrounding Pisa."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Es2qCwA0F4M/UDdt8vTP2gI/AAAAAAAAAsI/3uTjCgBc-KA/The%252520walls%252520surrounding%252520Pisa..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The walls surrounding Pisa.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a greatest="greatest" groups="groups" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NUHzfY5vNYM/UDdt-vCyBxI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/FfujBP2LqQw/Pisa%252520holds%252520Europes%252520greatest%252520groups%252520of%252520Romanesque%252520.jpg" of="of" romanesque="romanesque" s="s" title="Pisa holds Europe"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NUHzfY5vNYM/UDdt-vCyBxI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/FfujBP2LqQw/Pisa%252520holds%252520Europes%252520greatest%252520groups%252520of%252520Romanesque%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Pisa holds Europe's greatest groups of Romanesque <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uoZDVx7wzrk/UDduAEW-fJI/AAAAAAAAAsY/P9Khvum5RD8/Battistero%252520or%252520Bapistery%252520of%252520Pisa%25252C%252520Construction%252520star.jpg" title="Battistero or Bapistery of Pisa, Construction star"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uoZDVx7wzrk/UDduAEW-fJI/AAAAAAAAAsY/P9Khvum5RD8/Battistero%252520or%252520Bapistery%252520of%252520Pisa%25252C%252520Construction%252520star.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Battistero or Bapistery of Pisa, Construction star<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xkuCjEg98pc/UDduB2qJoWI/AAAAAAAAAsg/GRm77F_Nj8U/Duomo%252520di%252520Pisa%25252C%252520cathedral%25252C%252520dating%252520from%2525201063..jpg" title="Duomo di Pisa, cathedral, dating from 1063."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xkuCjEg98pc/UDduB2qJoWI/AAAAAAAAAsg/GRm77F_Nj8U/Duomo%252520di%252520Pisa%25252C%252520cathedral%25252C%252520dating%252520from%2525201063..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Duomo di Pisa, cathedral, dating from 1063.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1R8KG4DfUKM/UDduDS7y0OI/AAAAAAAAAso/60lSIcTjCck/Detail%252520on%252520the%252520building..jpg" title="Detail on the building."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1R8KG4DfUKM/UDduDS7y0OI/AAAAAAAAAso/60lSIcTjCck/Detail%252520on%252520the%252520building..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Detail on the building.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--uJJLo7wOmk/UDduFIEBPtI/AAAAAAAAAsw/cSuyHz5TH-8/The%252520leaning%252520tower%252520of%252520Pisa%252521%252520Building%252520on%252520the%252520tower%252520s.jpg" title="The leaning tower of Pisa! Building on the tower s"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--uJJLo7wOmk/UDduFIEBPtI/AAAAAAAAAsw/cSuyHz5TH-8/The%252520leaning%252520tower%252520of%252520Pisa%252521%252520Building%252520on%252520the%252520tower%252520s.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The leaning tower of Pisa! Building on the tower s<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bx2PzcCy_1E/UDduG-FwxfI/AAAAAAAAAs4/xQ6bdqsGAcw/Jason%252520doing%252520his%252520best%252520trying%252520to%252520upright%252520the%252520tower%252521%252520.jpg" title="Jason doing his best trying to upright the tower! "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Bx2PzcCy_1E/UDduG-FwxfI/AAAAAAAAAs4/xQ6bdqsGAcw/Jason%252520doing%252520his%252520best%252520trying%252520to%252520upright%252520the%252520tower%252521%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason doing his best trying to upright the tower! <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O3H_tGQQH3I/UDduIqLumII/AAAAAAAAAtA/hfpXqNl2WK4/The%252520Japanese%252520Restaurant%252520where%252520we%252520had%252520lunch%252520in%252520Pisa.jpg" title="The Japanese Restaurant where we had lunch in Pisa"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O3H_tGQQH3I/UDduIqLumII/AAAAAAAAAtA/hfpXqNl2WK4/The%252520Japanese%252520Restaurant%252520where%252520we%252520had%252520lunch%252520in%252520Pisa.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Japanese Restaurant where we had lunch in Pisa<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NRPuC1uua88/UDduKpMjwsI/AAAAAAAAAtI/650IYTmgNYs/The%252520plethora%252520of%252520crap%252520visitors%252520can%252520buy%252521.jpg" title="The plethora of crap visitors can buy!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NRPuC1uua88/UDduKpMjwsI/AAAAAAAAAtI/650IYTmgNYs/The%252520plethora%252520of%252520crap%252520visitors%252520can%252520buy%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The plethora of crap visitors can buy!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.722600,10.394781&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.722600,10.394781"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FUFtSChN8-Y/UDduMUgCYpI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/m37W9SFMDf0/Jason%252520in%252520front%252520of%252520the%252520souvenir%252520stalls%25252C%252520not%252520wanting.jpg" title="Jason in front of the souvenir stalls, not wanting"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FUFtSChN8-Y/UDduMUgCYpI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/m37W9SFMDf0/Jason%252520in%252520front%252520of%252520the%252520souvenir%252520stalls%25252C%252520not%252520wanting.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason in front of the souvenir stalls, not wanting<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.722600,10.394781&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.722600,10.394781"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PZxETUIkYkE/UDduOBfoDcI/AAAAAAAAAtY/f8LpLCHVgiI/The%252520beggars-sellers%252520outside%252520the%252520walls%252520at%252520Pisa%252521.jpg" title="The beggars/sellers outside the walls at Pisa!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PZxETUIkYkE/UDduOBfoDcI/AAAAAAAAAtY/f8LpLCHVgiI/The%252520beggars-sellers%252520outside%252520the%252520walls%252520at%252520Pisa%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The beggars/sellers outside the walls at Pisa!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.712799,10.407600&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.712799,10.407600"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1-sAvaiMstw/UDduPzRZqpI/AAAAAAAAAtg/oLuCGWZPtjw/Farmhouse%252520of%252520%252520Fattoria%252520di%252520Poggio%252520where%252520we%252520had%252520Tusc.jpg" title="Farmhouse of Fattoria di Poggio where we had Tusc"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1-sAvaiMstw/UDduPzRZqpI/AAAAAAAAAtg/oLuCGWZPtjw/Farmhouse%252520of%252520%252520Fattoria%252520di%252520Poggio%252520where%252520we%252520had%252520Tusc.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Farmhouse of Fattoria di Poggio where we had Tusc<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.907787,10.772095&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.907787,10.772095"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BO4wvPIo2WA/UDduRhXDYdI/AAAAAAAAAto/YYlvtD7BSFM/Cherries%252520at%252520the%252520farm..jpg" title="Cherries at the farm."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BO4wvPIo2WA/UDduRhXDYdI/AAAAAAAAAto/YYlvtD7BSFM/Cherries%252520at%252520the%252520farm..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Cherries at the farm.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.913723,10.774841&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.913723,10.774841"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WVDhIvvS4Uk/UDduTNxKziI/AAAAAAAAAtw/SBLTevWlw8Y/The%252520modern%252520extension%252520where%252520this%252520innovative%252520family%252520.jpg" title="The modern extension where this innovative family "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WVDhIvvS4Uk/UDduTNxKziI/AAAAAAAAAtw/SBLTevWlw8Y/The%252520modern%252520extension%252520where%252520this%252520innovative%252520family%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The modern extension where this innovative family <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.906799,10.772095&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.906799,10.772095"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YcgfBn_B0YY/UDduU8UUSRI/AAAAAAAAAt4/TeHN62ajBW4/Marco%252520our%252520bus%252520driver%252520trying%252520to%252520differentiate%252520the%252520d.jpg" title="Marco our bus driver trying to differentiate the d"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YcgfBn_B0YY/UDduU8UUSRI/AAAAAAAAAt4/TeHN62ajBW4/Marco%252520our%252520bus%252520driver%252520trying%252520to%252520differentiate%252520the%252520d.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Marco our bus driver trying to differentiate the d<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.909767,10.765228&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.909767,10.765228"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fkc365v5XRk/UDduW-vWMhI/AAAAAAAAAuA/YYY0shS5a8g/A%252520nearby%252520cemetery..jpg" title="A nearby cemetery."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fkc365v5XRk/UDduW-vWMhI/AAAAAAAAAuA/YYY0shS5a8g/A%252520nearby%252520cemetery..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A nearby cemetery.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.904819,10.772095&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.904819,10.772095"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ExpISDTTOuA/UDduYhLzk4I/AAAAAAAAAuI/mFvnvbQZ8JI/Looking%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520little%252520town%252520of%252520Alto.jpg" title="Looking up to the little town of Alto"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ExpISDTTOuA/UDduYhLzk4I/AAAAAAAAAuI/mFvnvbQZ8JI/Looking%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520little%252520town%252520of%252520Alto.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking up to the little town of Alto<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.900542,10.778481&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.900542,10.778481"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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<h2>
Day 16 - Cinque Terre</h2>
<b>Montecatini Terme, Porto Venere</b><br />
<br />
<b>Saturday, 14 May 2011</b><br />
We had a delightful day as we explored the famous Cinque Terre, the five unspoiled fishing villages that cling to the cliffs overlooking the sea! <br />
We enjoyed a coastal boat ride and admired the spectacular scenery, the almost inaccessible fishing villages and visited Porto Venere, Vernazza and Monterosso. Our return journey was by train through the tunnels and cliffs above. This was an excellent day. We had a yummy lunch in a seafood restaurant with Sue and Brian, fellow travellers.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BOK4nKzQLdw/UDduaeZ-EPI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/RErJHJmoQRE/On%252520our%252520way%252520to%252520Cinque%252520Terre..jpg" title="On our way to Cinque Terre."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BOK4nKzQLdw/UDduaeZ-EPI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/RErJHJmoQRE/On%252520our%252520way%252520to%252520Cinque%252520Terre..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">On our way to Cinque Terre.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.080867,9.844214&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.080867,9.844214"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qB7yBWeSu20/UDducSr0PyI/AAAAAAAAAuY/vZW1K-DNDIk/The%252520village%252520of%252520Fezzano..jpg" title="The village of Fezzano."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qB7yBWeSu20/UDducSr0PyI/AAAAAAAAAuY/vZW1K-DNDIk/The%252520village%252520of%252520Fezzano..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The village of Fezzano.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.080867,9.844214&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.080867,9.844214"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ae8-vE_sHz8/UDdueNGhgUI/AAAAAAAAAug/v7ECTe_k6Tc/Arriving%252520in%252520Porto%252520Venere%252521.jpg" title="Arriving in Porto Venere!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ae8-vE_sHz8/UDdueNGhgUI/AAAAAAAAAug/v7ECTe_k6Tc/Arriving%252520in%252520Porto%252520Venere%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Arriving in Porto Venere!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.102425,9.824958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.102425,9.824958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-h96GgmU8Qnw/UDdugMkZTQI/AAAAAAAAAuo/CSfO51h8h3I/Approaching%252520Porto%252520Venere%252521.jpg" title="Approaching Porto Venere!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-h96GgmU8Qnw/UDdugMkZTQI/AAAAAAAAAuo/CSfO51h8h3I/Approaching%252520Porto%252520Venere%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Approaching Porto Venere!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.080867,9.844214&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.080867,9.844214"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7sAioICCpt0/UDduh28xSHI/AAAAAAAAAuw/TwoJBkmiqSM/The%252520village%252520of%252520Porto%252520Venero%252521.jpg" title="The village of Porto Venero!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7sAioICCpt0/UDduh28xSHI/AAAAAAAAAuw/TwoJBkmiqSM/The%252520village%252520of%252520Porto%252520Venero%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The village of Porto Venero!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.054022,9.848169&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.054022,9.848169"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cVlfRBAix1w/UDdujhHuYWI/AAAAAAAAAu4/3junlNdAqwM/Interesting%252520colourful%252520buildings..jpg" title="Interesting colourful buildings."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cVlfRBAix1w/UDdujhHuYWI/AAAAAAAAAu4/3junlNdAqwM/Interesting%252520colourful%252520buildings..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Interesting colourful buildings.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051937,9.835308&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051937,9.835308"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uiaQclTxmew/UDdulXqZU1I/AAAAAAAAAvA/ptIVswhutOI/Posing%252520at%252520Porto%252520Venere%252521.jpg" title="Posing at Porto Venere!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uiaQclTxmew/UDdulXqZU1I/AAAAAAAAAvA/ptIVswhutOI/Posing%252520at%252520Porto%252520Venere%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Posing at Porto Venere!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051937,9.835308&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051937,9.835308"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dND43G0rU4g/UDdunKZLGoI/AAAAAAAAAvI/xKV2QBPOPjs/Jason%252520and%252520his%252520mate%252521.jpg" title="Jason and his mate!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dND43G0rU4g/UDdunKZLGoI/AAAAAAAAAvI/xKV2QBPOPjs/Jason%252520and%252520his%252520mate%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and his mate!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051461,9.835003&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051461,9.835003"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fR0chb_zq-8/UDdupCFhFOI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/I6WzG5N4J4c/A%252520true%252520fishing%252520village%252521.jpg" title="A true fishing village!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fR0chb_zq-8/UDdupCFhFOI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/I6WzG5N4J4c/A%252520true%252520fishing%252520village%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A true fishing village!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051937,9.835308&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051937,9.835308"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a at="at" fortress="fortress" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-caUMU735Rsk/UDduq7zTlrI/AAAAAAAAAvY/FEsrrLxlXDQ/Portoveneres%252520fortress%252520at%252520the%252520point%252521.jpg" point="point" s="s" the="the" title="Portovenere"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-caUMU735Rsk/UDduq7zTlrI/AAAAAAAAAvY/FEsrrLxlXDQ/Portoveneres%252520fortress%252520at%252520the%252520point%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Portovenere's fortress at the point!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051937,9.835308&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051937,9.835308"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oSsklT1VZXc/UDdusqufYqI/AAAAAAAAAvg/juxGqh7F5Do/Walking%252520up%252520these%252520stairs%252520then%252520almost%252520a%252520u-turn%252520leads.jpg" title="Walking up these stairs then almost a u-turn leads"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oSsklT1VZXc/UDdusqufYqI/AAAAAAAAAvg/juxGqh7F5Do/Walking%252520up%252520these%252520stairs%252520then%252520almost%252520a%252520u-turn%252520leads.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Walking up these stairs then almost a u-turn leads<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051461,9.835003&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051461,9.835003"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1mn-r_4kN_I/UDduuWVcxWI/AAAAAAAAAvo/IIWXBaUZpyU/The%252520lane%252520way%252520behind..jpg" title="The lane way behind."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1mn-r_4kN_I/UDduuWVcxWI/AAAAAAAAAvo/IIWXBaUZpyU/The%252520lane%252520way%252520behind..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The lane way behind.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051937,9.835308&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051937,9.835308"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mw688Yw0t0o/UDduvwjsT8I/AAAAAAAAAvw/XSytRypmW5s/Still%252520colourful%252520here..jpg" title="Still colourful here."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mw688Yw0t0o/UDduvwjsT8I/AAAAAAAAAvw/XSytRypmW5s/Still%252520colourful%252520here..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Still colourful here.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051937,9.835308&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051937,9.835308"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SIVGnadtMqg/UDduxxqWVgI/AAAAAAAAAv4/dsAXODf55FU/So%252520pretty%252521.jpg" title="So pretty!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SIVGnadtMqg/UDduxxqWVgI/AAAAAAAAAv4/dsAXODf55FU/So%252520pretty%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">So pretty!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051937,9.835308&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051937,9.835308"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fLk0JvdZ0fc/UDduzousuxI/AAAAAAAAAwA/8r0NzR7GZqE/Exit%252520of%252520the%252520lane%252520at%252520the%252520other%252520end%252520of%252520the%252520village..jpg" title="Exit of the lane at the other end of the village."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fLk0JvdZ0fc/UDduzousuxI/AAAAAAAAAwA/8r0NzR7GZqE/Exit%252520of%252520the%252520lane%252520at%252520the%252520other%252520end%252520of%252520the%252520village..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Exit of the lane at the other end of the village.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.051937,9.835308&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.051937,9.835308"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3Zl9vII_nbA/UDdu1rfTyVI/AAAAAAAAAwI/dI5JzdmhbMY/Leaving%252520Porto%252520Venere%252521.jpg" title="Leaving Porto Venere!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3Zl9vII_nbA/UDdu1rfTyVI/AAAAAAAAAwI/dI5JzdmhbMY/Leaving%252520Porto%252520Venere%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Leaving Porto Venere!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.048808,9.834508&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.048808,9.834508"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XsePyAORcYE/UDdu3-58IXI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/-uWwyfjzwAs/Houses%252520and%252520terraces%252520on%252520what%252520would%252520seem%252520impossible%252520.jpg" title="Houses and terraces on what would seem impossible "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XsePyAORcYE/UDdu3-58IXI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/-uWwyfjzwAs/Houses%252520and%252520terraces%252520on%252520what%252520would%252520seem%252520impossible%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Houses and terraces on what would seem impossible <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.057606,9.805575&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.057606,9.805575"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S9TsN5KSWOs/UDdu54L4kDI/AAAAAAAAAwY/bOGB-CZ9GNI/Approaching%252520Riomaggiore%252521.jpg" title="Approaching Riomaggiore!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S9TsN5KSWOs/UDdu54L4kDI/AAAAAAAAAwY/bOGB-CZ9GNI/Approaching%252520Riomaggiore%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Approaching Riomaggiore!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.075886,9.756725&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.075886,9.756725"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Em3tHGfeQcs/UDdu7rFpBDI/AAAAAAAAAwg/mMOZVPaEAME/The%252520village%252520of%252520Riomaggiore..jpg" title="The village of Riomaggiore."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Em3tHGfeQcs/UDdu7rFpBDI/AAAAAAAAAwg/mMOZVPaEAME/The%252520village%252520of%252520Riomaggiore..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The village of Riomaggiore.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.085883,9.735958&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.085883,9.735958"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WE__CLdT4hs/UDdu999I7eI/AAAAAAAAAwo/XCg9bFlo17E/Amazing%252520tunnels%252520for%252520the%252520railway%252520that%252520runs%252520right%252520al.jpg" title="Amazing tunnels for the railway that runs right al"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WE__CLdT4hs/UDdu999I7eI/AAAAAAAAAwo/XCg9bFlo17E/Amazing%252520tunnels%252520for%252520the%252520railway%252520that%252520runs%252520right%252520al.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Amazing tunnels for the railway that runs right al<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.096253,9.735219&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.096253,9.735219"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UXrfChMmL48/UDdvAPFwcVI/AAAAAAAAAww/N76a9SOyp74/Walking%252520tracks%252520also%252520run%252520all%252520along%252520the%252520coast%252520at%252520Cin.jpg" title="Walking tracks also run all along the coast at Cin"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UXrfChMmL48/UDdvAPFwcVI/AAAAAAAAAww/N76a9SOyp74/Walking%252520tracks%252520also%252520run%252520all%252520along%252520the%252520coast%252520at%252520Cin.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Walking tracks also run all along the coast at Cin<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.097475,9.737872&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.097475,9.737872"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aCi8cPT8iHM/UDdvCJ-1PZI/AAAAAAAAAw4/c6AWdTRIsiI/Riomaggiore%252520.jpg" title="Riomaggiore "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aCi8cPT8iHM/UDdvCJ-1PZI/AAAAAAAAAw4/c6AWdTRIsiI/Riomaggiore%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Riomaggiore <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.098869,9.740818&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.098869,9.740818"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-caZL4KgKnI0/UDdvENNw1aI/AAAAAAAAAxA/7-MiHHylIMg/Incredible%252521.jpg" title="Incredible!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-caZL4KgKnI0/UDdvENNw1aI/AAAAAAAAAxA/7-MiHHylIMg/Incredible%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Incredible!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.097511,9.737436&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.097511,9.737436"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z9zPV-Vnb5s/UDdvFx1CfMI/AAAAAAAAAxI/Fv87PwS7vOg/Amazing%252520structural%252520achievement..jpg" title="Amazing structural achievement."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z9zPV-Vnb5s/UDdvFx1CfMI/AAAAAAAAAxI/Fv87PwS7vOg/Amazing%252520structural%252520achievement..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Amazing structural achievement.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.097053,9.735775&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.097053,9.735775"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z7ZzaXIUSUQ/UDdvIOYvJyI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/1vX3pMSN_SE/A%252520long%252520way%252520to%252520walk%252521.jpg" title="A long way to walk!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z7ZzaXIUSUQ/UDdvIOYvJyI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/1vX3pMSN_SE/A%252520long%252520way%252520to%252520walk%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A long way to walk!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.101381,9.728036&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.101381,9.728036"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h1Ul1OwtEXA/UDdvKIBToYI/AAAAAAAAAxY/dm3xzpK2lQQ/A%252520long%252520way%252520to%252520climb%252521.jpg" title="A long way to climb!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h1Ul1OwtEXA/UDdvKIBToYI/AAAAAAAAAxY/dm3xzpK2lQQ/A%252520long%252520way%252520to%252520climb%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A long way to climb!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.101381,9.728036&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.101381,9.728036"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aXFhh_E4x28/UDdvL7HuAMI/AAAAAAAAAxg/CAj6f_c-bS0/But%252520worth%252520it%252521.jpg" title="But worth it!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aXFhh_E4x28/UDdvL7HuAMI/AAAAAAAAAxg/CAj6f_c-bS0/But%252520worth%252520it%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">But worth it!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.105925,9.725950&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.105925,9.725950"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tf9B97_tqrk/UDdvOGjay9I/AAAAAAAAAxo/ytdwfErmZj0/More%252520walking%252521.jpg" title="More walking!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Tf9B97_tqrk/UDdvOGjay9I/AAAAAAAAAxo/ytdwfErmZj0/More%252520walking%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More walking!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.105925,9.725950&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.105925,9.725950"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZMFphXzSMXU/UDdvQEGa9_I/AAAAAAAAAxw/0ABIdVN2zkc/A%252520bit%252520of%252520a%252520walk%252520down%252520to%252520the%252520boats%252521.jpg" title="A bit of a walk down to the boats!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZMFphXzSMXU/UDdvQEGa9_I/AAAAAAAAAxw/0ABIdVN2zkc/A%252520bit%252520of%252520a%252520walk%252520down%252520to%252520the%252520boats%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A bit of a walk down to the boats!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.115697,9.706406&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.115697,9.706406"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HszA7rci2RE/UDdvSQmCRjI/AAAAAAAAAx4/GtyDL8gO1n4/Or%252520back%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520house%25252C%252520especially%252520if%252520you%252520have%252520a%252520.jpg" title="Or back up to the house, especially if you have a "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HszA7rci2RE/UDdvSQmCRjI/AAAAAAAAAx4/GtyDL8gO1n4/Or%252520back%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520house%25252C%252520especially%252520if%252520you%252520have%252520a%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Or back up to the house, especially if you have a <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.115697,9.706406&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.115697,9.706406"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RjDH1qmCVYo/UDdvUkIWfvI/AAAAAAAAAyA/h3AwxkhnHvw/Amazing%252520scenery%252521.jpg" title="Amazing scenery!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RjDH1qmCVYo/UDdvUkIWfvI/AAAAAAAAAyA/h3AwxkhnHvw/Amazing%252520scenery%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Amazing scenery!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.115697,9.706406&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.115697,9.706406"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--iGOEJnBIn8/UDdvWbJvrAI/AAAAAAAAAyI/RKbMT15Zt3s/And%252520beautiful%252520blue%252520water%252521.jpg" title="And beautiful blue water!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--iGOEJnBIn8/UDdvWbJvrAI/AAAAAAAAAyI/RKbMT15Zt3s/And%252520beautiful%252520blue%252520water%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">And beautiful blue water!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.115697,9.706406&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.115697,9.706406"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rmIv8zp0o0A/UDdvYE-_R9I/AAAAAAAAAyQ/vjdrJArYuWY/A%252520seafood%252520restaurant%252520at%252520Vernazza..jpg" title="A seafood restaurant at Vernazza."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rmIv8zp0o0A/UDdvYE-_R9I/AAAAAAAAAyQ/vjdrJArYuWY/A%252520seafood%252520restaurant%252520at%252520Vernazza..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A seafood restaurant at Vernazza.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.134217,9.681336&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.134217,9.681336"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7jj8T4zUQHA/UDdvZxr8J4I/AAAAAAAAAyY/GkWljHYzHTA/Vernazza%25252C%252520where%252520we%252520had%252520lunch%252521.jpg" title="Vernazza, where we had lunch!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7jj8T4zUQHA/UDdvZxr8J4I/AAAAAAAAAyY/GkWljHYzHTA/Vernazza%25252C%252520where%252520we%252520had%252520lunch%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Vernazza, where we had lunch!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.134858,9.683850&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.134858,9.683850"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JRiTWc-zsg8/UDdvbVdRTVI/AAAAAAAAAyg/Y-D7AxvL-7g/Very%252520nice%252521.jpg" title="Very nice!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JRiTWc-zsg8/UDdvbVdRTVI/AAAAAAAAAyg/Y-D7AxvL-7g/Very%252520nice%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Very nice!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.134858,9.683850&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.134858,9.683850"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Qnvbmm_FRyE/UDdvdD5bW_I/AAAAAAAAAyo/W322QJd87bw/And%252520a%252520lovely%252520day%25252C%252520we%252520had%252520fantastic%252520weather..jpg" title="And a lovely day, we had fantastic weather."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Qnvbmm_FRyE/UDdvdD5bW_I/AAAAAAAAAyo/W322QJd87bw/And%252520a%252520lovely%252520day%25252C%252520we%252520had%252520fantastic%252520weather..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">And a lovely day, we had fantastic weather.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.134858,9.683850&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.134858,9.683850"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a bay="bay" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XZ7fBx1KmIo/UDdvfDvStrI/AAAAAAAAAyw/-RtYQrVw02k/Warm%252520enough%252520for%252520people%252520to%252520swim%252520in%252520Vernazzas%252520bay%25252C%252520.jpg" s="s" title="Warm enough for people to swim in Vernazza"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XZ7fBx1KmIo/UDdvfDvStrI/AAAAAAAAAyw/-RtYQrVw02k/Warm%252520enough%252520for%252520people%252520to%252520swim%252520in%252520Vernazzas%252520bay%25252C%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Warm enough for people to swim in Vernazza's bay, <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.134858,9.683850&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.134858,9.683850"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a and="and" beach="beach" clock="clock" how="how" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v7_ACVTSTRg/UDdvg2BIrkI/AAAAAAAAAy4/6UtEwM8Na4w/Vernazzas%252520beach%252520and%252520clock%252520tower%252520%252528so%252520you%252520know%252520how%252520.jpg" know="know" s="s" so="so" title="Vernazza" tower="tower" you="you"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v7_ACVTSTRg/UDdvg2BIrkI/AAAAAAAAAy4/6UtEwM8Na4w/Vernazzas%252520beach%252520and%252520clock%252520tower%252520%252528so%252520you%252520know%252520how%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Vernazza's beach and clock tower (so you know how <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.134858,9.683850&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.134858,9.683850"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a beach="beach" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cjwQgX8LFb0/UDdvi5ym0dI/AAAAAAAAAzA/pB2dj0FFRQU/Vernazzas%252520port%25252C%252520just%252520near%252520the%252520beach%252521.jpg" just="just" near="near" port="port" s="s" the="the" title="Vernazza"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cjwQgX8LFb0/UDdvi5ym0dI/AAAAAAAAAzA/pB2dj0FFRQU/Vernazzas%252520port%25252C%252520just%252520near%252520the%252520beach%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Vernazza's port, just near the beach!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.134858,9.683850&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.134858,9.683850"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fmLisys_WP0/UDdvk6RJ4XI/AAAAAAAAAzI/WBZvxc2fPyE/Approaching%252520Monterosso..jpg" title="Approaching Monterosso."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fmLisys_WP0/UDdvk6RJ4XI/AAAAAAAAAzI/WBZvxc2fPyE/Approaching%252520Monterosso..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Approaching Monterosso.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.138161,9.664492&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.138161,9.664492"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2tMOm33CZeY/UDdvn9gteGI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/YIH4rwOXBKY/Monterosso.jpg" title="Monterosso"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2tMOm33CZeY/UDdvn9gteGI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/YIH4rwOXBKY/Monterosso.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Monterosso<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.138161,9.664492&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.138161,9.664492"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--O3ey0ntPCc/UDdvpsPfa2I/AAAAAAAAAzY/95WqyrMfTuI/On%252520the%252520beach%252520at%252520Monterosso..jpg" title="On the beach at Monterosso."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--O3ey0ntPCc/UDdvpsPfa2I/AAAAAAAAAzY/95WqyrMfTuI/On%252520the%252520beach%252520at%252520Monterosso..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">On the beach at Monterosso.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.146400,9.655700&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.146400,9.655700"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_4VgOT-tNH8/UDdvrdqFHFI/AAAAAAAAAzg/OraDGMEW9gQ/In%252520Monterosso..jpg" title="In Monterosso."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_4VgOT-tNH8/UDdvrdqFHFI/AAAAAAAAAzg/OraDGMEW9gQ/In%252520Monterosso..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In Monterosso.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.147225,9.654711&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.147225,9.654711"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fXNv5QZRiOw/UDdvtSrZUMI/AAAAAAAAAzo/EgOXbvTQrKI/A%252520walkway%252520leading%252520out%252520of%252520the%252520town..jpg" title="A walkway leading out of the town."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fXNv5QZRiOw/UDdvtSrZUMI/AAAAAAAAAzo/EgOXbvTQrKI/A%252520walkway%252520leading%252520out%252520of%252520the%252520town..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A walkway leading out of the town.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.147225,9.654711&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.147225,9.654711"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o2rVFJH6onU/UDdvvBoxFUI/AAAAAAAAAzw/6Mu99H2AeFw/A%252520lovely%252520church%252520in%252520Monterosso%25252C%252520note%252520the%252520boat%252520hangi.jpg" title="A lovely church in Monterosso, note the boat hangi"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o2rVFJH6onU/UDdvvBoxFUI/AAAAAAAAAzw/6Mu99H2AeFw/A%252520lovely%252520church%252520in%252520Monterosso%25252C%252520note%252520the%252520boat%252520hangi.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A lovely church in Monterosso, note the boat hangi<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.147411,9.654603&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.147411,9.654603"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-R9nQMEaeMg0/UDdvw0tlsqI/AAAAAAAAAz4/hswThsfSfUo/Monterosso%252520al%252520Mare..jpg" title="Monterosso al Mare."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-R9nQMEaeMg0/UDdvw0tlsqI/AAAAAAAAAz4/hswThsfSfUo/Monterosso%252520al%252520Mare..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Monterosso al Mare.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.148058,9.655347&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.148058,9.655347"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h7eZ2K4mC1Q/UDdvyaEr01I/AAAAAAAAA0A/A9wqZhFbUlQ/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520coastline%25252C%252520there%252520are%252520many%252520beach%252520a.jpg" title="Looking down the coastline, there are many beach a"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h7eZ2K4mC1Q/UDdvyaEr01I/AAAAAAAAA0A/A9wqZhFbUlQ/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520coastline%25252C%252520there%252520are%252520many%252520beach%252520a.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking down the coastline, there are many beach a<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.145889,9.655044&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.145889,9.655044"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CeK5jxvXlj8/UDdv0IMdpCI/AAAAAAAAA0I/QKV5jEc2fWQ/Popular%252520now%252520in%252520Spring%25252C%252520imagine%252520Summer%252521.jpg" title="Popular now in Spring, imagine Summer!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CeK5jxvXlj8/UDdv0IMdpCI/AAAAAAAAA0I/QKV5jEc2fWQ/Popular%252520now%252520in%252520Spring%25252C%252520imagine%252520Summer%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Popular now in Spring, imagine Summer!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=44.145475,9.652353&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=44.145475,9.652353"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-47043572920889281262012-08-23T08:48:00.002-07:002012-08-23T08:51:35.085-07:00Leaving The Lakes District heading to Venice & Florence.<br />
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Day 10 - Lake Garda to Castlebrando</h2>
<b>Stresa, Lake Garda, Sirmione, Castelbrando</b><br />
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<b>Sunday, 8 May 2011</b><br />
Today we bid farewell to Stresa and Lake Maggiore and drive east to Lake Garda. This is the largest of the Italian Lakes and is the meeting point of three Italian regions. The circumference of the lake is 100kms and it is surrounded by lemon and citrus groves.<br />
We had time for leisure and lunch walking around the village of Sirmione which is on a spit of land which protrudes into the lake, (click on the map to see). We enjoyed a lovely light wrap for lunch and then a ginormous gellati afterwards, (but I did ask for small)!<br />
Later we were taken to the foothills of the Dolomites and to CastelBrando which is magnificent. Access to the 2000 year old castle, an old Roman fortress turned noble's palace, is by funicular. We also enjoyed a guided tour of the castle which included a torture room.<br />
Our room was fantastic, a corner room with views on both sides to the inner courtyard. Dinner was lovely also. Unfortunately we were only here for two nights.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qbJJ5WTSPqU/UDZNytKu8NI/AAAAAAAAAbU/A6KaosKLoDo/Fortress%252520walls%252520of%252520the%252520village%252520of%252520Sirmione..jpg" title="Fortress walls of the village of Sirmione."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qbJJ5WTSPqU/UDZNytKu8NI/AAAAAAAAAbU/A6KaosKLoDo/Fortress%252520walls%252520of%252520the%252520village%252520of%252520Sirmione..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Fortress walls of the village of Sirmione.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aaHBMt0RpEI/UDZN0enAZyI/AAAAAAAAAbc/rOH8mYWm_hU/This%252520footbridge%252520is%252520the%252520only%252520access%25252C%252520other%252520than%252520by%252520.jpg" title="This footbridge is the only access, other than by "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aaHBMt0RpEI/UDZN0enAZyI/AAAAAAAAAbc/rOH8mYWm_hU/This%252520footbridge%252520is%252520the%252520only%252520access%25252C%252520other%252520than%252520by%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">This footbridge is the only access, other than by <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nw72Wq7HItg/UDZN2NpuQOI/AAAAAAAAAbk/F0ui121MU_o/The%252520port%252520of%252520Sirmione..jpg" title="The port of Sirmione."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nw72Wq7HItg/UDZN2NpuQOI/AAAAAAAAAbk/F0ui121MU_o/The%252520port%252520of%252520Sirmione..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The port of Sirmione.<br />
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<tr><td class="center">Sirmione Pier.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IpC6pv5iins/UDZN5jxSAYI/AAAAAAAAAb0/H9MkPB2tfyQ/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520on%252520the%252520beach%252520side%252520of%252520Sirmione..jpg" title="Jason and I on the beach side of Sirmione."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IpC6pv5iins/UDZN5jxSAYI/AAAAAAAAAb0/H9MkPB2tfyQ/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520on%252520the%252520beach%252520side%252520of%252520Sirmione..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and I on the beach side of Sirmione.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-18Ma_VOP22o/UDZN7YETUiI/AAAAAAAAAb8/AodUlZLZPx4/My%252520%252522small%252522%252520gellati%252521.jpg" title="My "small" gellati!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-18Ma_VOP22o/UDZN7YETUiI/AAAAAAAAAb8/AodUlZLZPx4/My%252520%252522small%252522%252520gellati%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">My "small" gellati!<br />
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<tr><td class="center">My friend Sylvia!<br />
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<tr><td class="center">Jason and Paul (Sylvia's husband).<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dSdgPya-BG8/UDZOA5fRyQI/AAAAAAAAAcU/fSdYMSIoYus/The%252520funicular%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520castle..jpg" title="The funicular up to the castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dSdgPya-BG8/UDZOA5fRyQI/AAAAAAAAAcU/fSdYMSIoYus/The%252520funicular%252520up%252520to%252520the%252520castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The funicular up to the castle.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hqOcFxPyBs0/UDZOCF9yAsI/AAAAAAAAAcc/fcetYcLu1Ts/Our%252520room..jpg" title="Our room."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hqOcFxPyBs0/UDZOCF9yAsI/AAAAAAAAAcc/fcetYcLu1Ts/Our%252520room..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our room.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UfzH8F39kwU/UDZOD7DpCdI/AAAAAAAAAck/CFod8NZ_Lz8/View%252520from%252520our%252520room..jpg" title="View from our room."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UfzH8F39kwU/UDZOD7DpCdI/AAAAAAAAAck/CFod8NZ_Lz8/View%252520from%252520our%252520room..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">View from our room.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--nlrEywfKsg/UDZOFIyOXzI/AAAAAAAAAcs/h2ymuObmFRY/Jason%252520and%252520our%252520with%252520views%252520from%252520castle%25252C%252520very%252520high%252520up.jpg" title="Jason and our with views from castle, very high up"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--nlrEywfKsg/UDZOFIyOXzI/AAAAAAAAAcs/h2ymuObmFRY/Jason%252520and%252520our%252520with%252520views%252520from%252520castle%25252C%252520very%252520high%252520up.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and our with views from castle, very high up<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SYfbvVzB4nI/UDZOG2wOf-I/AAAAAAAAAc0/wsC1Wb9BHL8/View%252520down%252520into%252520the%252520valley%252520from%252520castle..jpg" title="View down into the valley from castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SYfbvVzB4nI/UDZOG2wOf-I/AAAAAAAAAc0/wsC1Wb9BHL8/View%252520down%252520into%252520the%252520valley%252520from%252520castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">View down into the valley from castle.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JOFaqtgKpQg/UDZOIU7tN2I/AAAAAAAAAc8/VlnEp6CaLzY/CastelBrando%252521.jpg" title="CastelBrando!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JOFaqtgKpQg/UDZOIU7tN2I/AAAAAAAAAc8/VlnEp6CaLzY/CastelBrando%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">CastelBrando!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E-YMUqMDu3o/UDZOJ-lsseI/AAAAAAAAAdE/mFuc8v7J81A/One%252520of%252520the%252520dining%252520rooms..jpg" title="One of the dining rooms."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E-YMUqMDu3o/UDZOJ-lsseI/AAAAAAAAAdE/mFuc8v7J81A/One%252520of%252520the%252520dining%252520rooms..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">One of the dining rooms.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TOn9qIRS5vQ/UDZOLnI8igI/AAAAAAAAAdM/w6Q2stENfmQ/The%252520armour%252520room%252521.jpg" title="The armour room!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TOn9qIRS5vQ/UDZOLnI8igI/AAAAAAAAAdM/w6Q2stENfmQ/The%252520armour%252520room%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The armour room!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hXihP5LUM1k/UDZONBYuJ2I/AAAAAAAAAdU/cHKus-TlrRA/A%252520good%252520looking%252520chap%252521.jpg" title="A good looking chap!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hXihP5LUM1k/UDZONBYuJ2I/AAAAAAAAAdU/cHKus-TlrRA/A%252520good%252520looking%252520chap%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A good looking chap!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lpMBICZIG44/UDZOOcXEUCI/AAAAAAAAAdc/2tG6UcWiU6w/Jason%252520and%252520his%252520mate%252521.jpg" title="Jason and his mate!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lpMBICZIG44/UDZOOcXEUCI/AAAAAAAAAdc/2tG6UcWiU6w/Jason%252520and%252520his%252520mate%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and his mate!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Yzt5Rzs9HQc/UDZOQPB0NNI/AAAAAAAAAdk/EDOCMlUpnk0/A%252520meeting%252520room%252520displaying%252520all%252520the%252520shield%252520designs%252520w.jpg" title="A meeting room displaying all the shield designs w"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Yzt5Rzs9HQc/UDZOQPB0NNI/AAAAAAAAAdk/EDOCMlUpnk0/A%252520meeting%252520room%252520displaying%252520all%252520the%252520shield%252520designs%252520w.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A meeting room displaying all the shield designs w<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7vVnIFbJziU/UDZORgxKT6I/AAAAAAAAAds/9E5_JvFDtg4/Our%252520local%252520guide%252520explaining%252520the%252520torture%252520room..jpg" title="Our local guide explaining the torture room."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7vVnIFbJziU/UDZORgxKT6I/AAAAAAAAAds/9E5_JvFDtg4/Our%252520local%252520guide%252520explaining%252520the%252520torture%252520room..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our local guide explaining the torture room.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G9380Q6me-c/UDZOTsZOH4I/AAAAAAAAAd0/YCc-8c_fyOk/An%252520outdoor%252520area%252520of%252520the%252520castle..jpg" title="An outdoor area of the castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G9380Q6me-c/UDZOTsZOH4I/AAAAAAAAAd0/YCc-8c_fyOk/An%252520outdoor%252520area%252520of%252520the%252520castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">An outdoor area of the castle.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VperPGQelSo/UDZOVP3DOuI/AAAAAAAAAd8/h4pcy86SKDU/A%252520courtyard%252520of%252520the%252520castle..jpg" title="A courtyard of the castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VperPGQelSo/UDZOVP3DOuI/AAAAAAAAAd8/h4pcy86SKDU/A%252520courtyard%252520of%252520the%252520castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A courtyard of the castle.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8pLjWwqXcBs/UDZOW8yY5sI/AAAAAAAAAeE/awcFttbj32E/Views%252520from%252520the%252520castle..jpg" title="Views from the castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8pLjWwqXcBs/UDZOW8yY5sI/AAAAAAAAAeE/awcFttbj32E/Views%252520from%252520the%252520castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Views from the castle.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2i7hKjHOK6k/UDZOYWhaGyI/AAAAAAAAAeM/AyCqk-ZqVvA/Our%252520group%252520and%252520Aldo%25252C%252520our%252520tour%252520guide%252520%252528in%252520red%252520shirt%25252C%252520.jpg" title="Our group and Aldo, our tour guide (in red shirt, "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2i7hKjHOK6k/UDZOYWhaGyI/AAAAAAAAAeM/AyCqk-ZqVvA/Our%252520group%252520and%252520Aldo%25252C%252520our%252520tour%252520guide%252520%252528in%252520red%252520shirt%25252C%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our group and Aldo, our tour guide (in red shirt, <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-opiMMlLXJRc/UDZOaEhbGBI/AAAAAAAAAeU/Yxr8E3B_kbQ/Entrance%252520to%252520the%252520castle..jpg" title="Entrance to the castle."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-opiMMlLXJRc/UDZOaEhbGBI/AAAAAAAAAeU/Yxr8E3B_kbQ/Entrance%252520to%252520the%252520castle..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Entrance to the castle.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ocyx0EQDEYA/UDZObz6fIuI/AAAAAAAAAec/jaW6iccy31A/Looking%252520down%252520from%252520the%252520top%252520of%252520funicular..jpg" title="Looking down from the top of funicular."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ocyx0EQDEYA/UDZObz6fIuI/AAAAAAAAAec/jaW6iccy31A/Looking%252520down%252520from%252520the%252520top%252520of%252520funicular..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking down from the top of funicular.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LhrNsb37mCA/UDZOdihYfUI/AAAAAAAAAek/kELn7Lz5ZfU/Main%252520entrance%252520to%252520the%252520funicular%252520and.%252520Astle%252521.jpg" title="Main entrance to the funicular and. Astle!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LhrNsb37mCA/UDZOdihYfUI/AAAAAAAAAek/kELn7Lz5ZfU/Main%252520entrance%252520to%252520the%252520funicular%252520and.%252520Astle%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Main entrance to the funicular and. Astle!<br />
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<h2>
Day 11 - Venice</h2>
<b>Castelbrando, Venice, Castelbrando</b><br />
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<b>Monday, 9 May 2011</b><br />
After a leisurely start and yummy breakfast we descended to the Po Valley and visited Venice. At Tronchetto we boarded a boat which took us to St Marc's Square and then we met our local guide for a walking tour. The tour was fantastic! We learned how about the people of Venice, how they live and the history. We taken on back alley ways, over little humped back bridges and to small courtyards. Venice is truly beautiful and I can see why it is dreamed romantic. (Maybe not just before the rubbish is collected though and the wee wee smell is bad, but it was like in all the busy places unfortunately.)<br />
Venice actually consists of 117 bodies of land connected by more than 400 bridges over its 150 canals. The Grand Canal is like main street, cutting through the center of the city.<br />
After our tour we were free to meander through the myriad of water lined streets. We had pizza with Sylvia and Paul and I did some shopping. I bought our daughters' their Venetian masks and some more jewelry.<br />
Later we returned to our castle for dinner. <br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TprgPqd6DXw/UDZOfLDBvZI/AAAAAAAAAes/cr_-kT3wYzU/Approaching%252520Venice..jpg" title="Approaching Venice."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TprgPqd6DXw/UDZOfLDBvZI/AAAAAAAAAes/cr_-kT3wYzU/Approaching%252520Venice..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Approaching Venice.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.426997,12.330622&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.426997,12.330622"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FYGGnahvF3Q/UDZOg_TpbzI/AAAAAAAAAe0/LMTlML46R0k/Looking%252520to%252520St%252520Marcs%252520Square..jpg" s="s" square.="square." title="Looking to St Marc"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FYGGnahvF3Q/UDZOg_TpbzI/AAAAAAAAAe0/LMTlML46R0k/Looking%252520to%252520St%252520Marcs%252520Square..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking to St Marc's Square.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.429186,12.338708&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.429186,12.338708"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SBaaqFpPxVg/UDZOiwfSAVI/AAAAAAAAAe8/_UYmPr7henw/Tourist%252520market%252520stalls%252520%252528in%252520all%252520the%252520tourist%252520areas%252529.jpg" title="Tourist market stalls (in all the tourist areas)"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SBaaqFpPxVg/UDZOiwfSAVI/AAAAAAAAAe8/_UYmPr7henw/Tourist%252520market%252520stalls%252520%252528in%252520all%252520the%252520tourist%252520areas%252529.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Tourist market stalls (in all the tourist areas)<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.433367,12.340192&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.433367,12.340192"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M2_ptai-4Ks/UDZOkkDcxOI/AAAAAAAAAfE/8bTieK7iryY/St%252520Marcs%252520Square%25252C%252520Venice.jpg" s="s" square="square" title="St Marc" venice="venice"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M2_ptai-4Ks/UDZOkkDcxOI/AAAAAAAAAfE/8bTieK7iryY/St%252520Marcs%252520Square%25252C%252520Venice.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">St Marc's Square, Venice<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.432931,12.338625&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.432931,12.338625"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FNE-cSdMvA0/UDZOmxLly9I/AAAAAAAAAfM/7zTOxBvYRu8/Gondola%252520Parking%252520Lot..jpg" title="Gondola Parking Lot."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FNE-cSdMvA0/UDZOmxLly9I/AAAAAAAAAfM/7zTOxBvYRu8/Gondola%252520Parking%252520Lot..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Gondola Parking Lot.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.433483,12.340565&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.433483,12.340565"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sQiwVNNX5mI/UDZOoRYIEzI/AAAAAAAAAfU/6uKYn98pwwE/Our%252520local%252520tour%252520guide%252520%252528white%252520jacket%252529..jpg" title="Our local tour guide (white jacket)."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sQiwVNNX5mI/UDZOoRYIEzI/AAAAAAAAAfU/6uKYn98pwwE/Our%252520local%252520tour%252520guide%252520%252528white%252520jacket%252529..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our local tour guide (white jacket).<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.434040,12.338210&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.434040,12.338210"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WZ3OmvSUkvI/UDZOqOCh8vI/AAAAAAAAAfc/dJhXmJNRTM8/Detail%252520of%252520exterior%252520decoration%252520on%252520Bascillica%252520of%252520St%252520.jpg" title="Detail of exterior decoration on Bascillica of St "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WZ3OmvSUkvI/UDZOqOCh8vI/AAAAAAAAAfc/dJhXmJNRTM8/Detail%252520of%252520exterior%252520decoration%252520on%252520Bascillica%252520of%252520St%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Detail of exterior decoration on Bascillica of St <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.434503,12.339228&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.434503,12.339228"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0VZJAYEgim4/UDZOr3Z3RxI/AAAAAAAAAfk/w7TIZoCIb9g/Beautiful%252520coloured%252520mosaics..jpg" title="Beautiful coloured mosaics."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0VZJAYEgim4/UDZOr3Z3RxI/AAAAAAAAAfk/w7TIZoCIb9g/Beautiful%252520coloured%252520mosaics..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Beautiful coloured mosaics.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.434503,12.339228&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.434503,12.339228"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bd9FK8QrasM/UDZOtzwniII/AAAAAAAAAfs/_YLpQrJx7n8/Clock%252520tower%252520in%252520St%252520Marcs%252520Square..jpg" s="s" square.="square." title="Clock tower in St Marc"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bd9FK8QrasM/UDZOtzwniII/AAAAAAAAAfs/_YLpQrJx7n8/Clock%252520tower%252520in%252520St%252520Marcs%252520Square..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Clock tower in St Marc's Square.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.433456,12.340651&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.433456,12.340651"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5Zm5JxtDFVg/UDZOvcvhM5I/AAAAAAAAAf0/zY91CRtnLg4/In%252520Bascillica%252520of%252520St%252520Marc%25252C%252520all%252520this%252520is%252520mosaic%252520and%252520r.jpg" title="In Bascillica of St Marc, all this is mosaic and r"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5Zm5JxtDFVg/UDZOvcvhM5I/AAAAAAAAAf0/zY91CRtnLg4/In%252520Bascillica%252520of%252520St%252520Marc%25252C%252520all%252520this%252520is%252520mosaic%252520and%252520r.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In Bascillica of St Marc, all this is mosaic and r<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.434569,12.339475&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.434569,12.339475"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a cathedral.="cathedral." href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vBQcvak3htI/UDZOxcxhCgI/AAAAAAAAAf8/VQX4DmgGnjw/St%252520Marcs%252520Cathedral..jpg" s="s" title="St Marc"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vBQcvak3htI/UDZOxcxhCgI/AAAAAAAAAf8/VQX4DmgGnjw/St%252520Marcs%252520Cathedral..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">St Marc's Cathedral.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.434357,12.340093&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.434357,12.340093"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a and="and" banners="banners" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ywZoBNbPe6U/UDZOzUgLVII/AAAAAAAAAgE/W59oMLV_23U/In%252520St%252520Marcs%252520Square%25252C%252520the%252520yellow%252520and%252520white%252520banners%252520.jpg" s="s" square="square" the="the" title="In St Marc" white="white" yellow="yellow"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ywZoBNbPe6U/UDZOzUgLVII/AAAAAAAAAgE/W59oMLV_23U/In%252520St%252520Marcs%252520Square%25252C%252520the%252520yellow%252520and%252520white%252520banners%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In St Marc's Square, the yellow and white banners <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.434267,12.339083&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.434267,12.339083"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0CXri3V4Or0/UDZO1IcDIwI/AAAAAAAAAgM/tZE45_-aMx0/Another%252520part%252520of%252520St%252520Marcs%252520Square..jpg" s="s" square.="square." title="Another part of St Marc"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0CXri3V4Or0/UDZO1IcDIwI/AAAAAAAAAgM/tZE45_-aMx0/Another%252520part%252520of%252520St%252520Marcs%252520Square..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another part of St Marc's Square.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.434261,12.338992&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.434261,12.338992"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lbtKXcHuzzQ/UDZO294cpoI/AAAAAAAAAgU/P1Evy3Ps0DI/Gondolas%252520in%252520the%252520canals..jpg" title="Gondolas in the canals."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lbtKXcHuzzQ/UDZO294cpoI/AAAAAAAAAgU/P1Evy3Ps0DI/Gondolas%252520in%252520the%252520canals..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Gondolas in the canals.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.435593,12.341723&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.435593,12.341723"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Cg8qXIVwMXU/UDZO4Wi6ltI/AAAAAAAAAgc/dKQuHgHrxYg/Venice%252521.jpg" title="Venice!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Cg8qXIVwMXU/UDZO4Wi6ltI/AAAAAAAAAgc/dKQuHgHrxYg/Venice%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Venice!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.436646,12.340693&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.436646,12.340693"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f1766Sx8t3Y/UDZO6JEWsZI/AAAAAAAAAgk/zXZ3ph1KQAU/Typical%252520Venice%252521.jpg" title="Typical Venice!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f1766Sx8t3Y/UDZO6JEWsZI/AAAAAAAAAgk/zXZ3ph1KQAU/Typical%252520Venice%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Typical Venice!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.441826,12.323914&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.441826,12.323914"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qi1MQAkukRk/UDZO79AMLYI/AAAAAAAAAgs/_id87g99bmE/View%252520from%252520a%252520footbridge..jpg" title="View from a footbridge."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qi1MQAkukRk/UDZO79AMLYI/AAAAAAAAAgs/_id87g99bmE/View%252520from%252520a%252520footbridge..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">View from a footbridge.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.434959,12.342196&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.434959,12.342196"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KqFxg7IPDCg/UDZO9_McgQI/AAAAAAAAAg0/nPJefWf5wmQ/Love%252520the%252520shutters%252520and%252520flower%252520boxes%252521.jpg" title="Love the shutters and flower boxes!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KqFxg7IPDCg/UDZO9_McgQI/AAAAAAAAAg0/nPJefWf5wmQ/Love%252520the%252520shutters%252520and%252520flower%252520boxes%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Love the shutters and flower boxes!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.437099,12.339578&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.437099,12.339578"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-58l8yp2o644/UDZO_ZZLb1I/AAAAAAAAAg8/2xxiFQRHEAY/Note%252520the%252520faces%252520on%252520the%252520building%252520and%252520the%252520Juliette%252520ba.jpg" title="Note the faces on the building and the Juliette ba"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-58l8yp2o644/UDZO_ZZLb1I/AAAAAAAAAg8/2xxiFQRHEAY/Note%252520the%252520faces%252520on%252520the%252520building%252520and%252520the%252520Juliette%252520ba.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Note the faces on the building and the Juliette ba<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.437370,12.339921&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.437370,12.339921"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OzO2jUGDfho/UDZPBNzfbNI/AAAAAAAAAhE/O0HJ69vzCws/Beautiful%252521.jpg" title="Beautiful!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OzO2jUGDfho/UDZPBNzfbNI/AAAAAAAAAhE/O0HJ69vzCws/Beautiful%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Beautiful!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.436975,12.341636&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.436975,12.341636"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y1a2Unoa-dE/UDZPC3WL0uI/AAAAAAAAAhM/8Cvnd98_XyI/What%252520can%252520I%252520say%25252C%252520I%252520love%252520plants.jpg" title="What can I say, I love plants"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y1a2Unoa-dE/UDZPC3WL0uI/AAAAAAAAAhM/8Cvnd98_XyI/What%252520can%252520I%252520say%25252C%252520I%252520love%252520plants.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">What can I say, I love plants<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.436975,12.341636&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.436975,12.341636"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SEGC8hhpxKA/UDZPEpL3zUI/AAAAAAAAAhU/148ut2FQfTY/More%252520beautiful..jpg" title="More beautiful."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SEGC8hhpxKA/UDZPEpL3zUI/AAAAAAAAAhU/148ut2FQfTY/More%252520beautiful..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More beautiful.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.438454,12.338805&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.438454,12.338805"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WVATJiybt4Y/UDZPGW3333I/AAAAAAAAAhc/9VzqS4zBhac/Tourists%252520on%252520gondolas..jpg" title="Tourists on gondolas."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WVATJiybt4Y/UDZPGW3333I/AAAAAAAAAhc/9VzqS4zBhac/Tourists%252520on%252520gondolas..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Tourists on gondolas.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.438364,12.339358&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.438364,12.339358"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sMxJbLKpFT4/UDZPIPYcHVI/AAAAAAAAAhk/69rZ3h24bmg/Where%252520else%252520do%252520you%252520hang%252520your%252520washing..jpg" title="Where else do you hang your washing?"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sMxJbLKpFT4/UDZPIPYcHVI/AAAAAAAAAhk/69rZ3h24bmg/Where%252520else%252520do%252520you%252520hang%252520your%252520washing..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Where else do you hang your washing?<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.438364,12.339358&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.438364,12.339358"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JDEzAkaKbaI/UDZPJ8oh9dI/AAAAAAAAAhs/YEj7cDPCT_c/Me%252520with%252520our%252520group..jpg" title="Me with our group."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JDEzAkaKbaI/UDZPJ8oh9dI/AAAAAAAAAhs/YEj7cDPCT_c/Me%252520with%252520our%252520group..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Me with our group.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.438274,12.339406&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.438274,12.339406"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sYnTj8ydHh4/UDZPLlsl95I/AAAAAAAAAh0/zDCckWhiYMM/I%252520love%252520the%252520balustrade%252520and%252520arches..jpg" title="I love the balustrade and arches."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sYnTj8ydHh4/UDZPLlsl95I/AAAAAAAAAh0/zDCckWhiYMM/I%252520love%252520the%252520balustrade%252520and%252520arches..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">I love the balustrade and arches.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.438364,12.339358&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.438364,12.339358"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GwvyrbKfv7Y/UDZPNUzDsAI/AAAAAAAAAh8/e6ZGlDIfXKA/Jason%252520and%252520I%25252C%252520Grand%252520Canal%252520in%252520background..jpg" title="Jason and I, Grand Canal in background."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GwvyrbKfv7Y/UDZPNUzDsAI/AAAAAAAAAh8/e6ZGlDIfXKA/Jason%252520and%252520I%25252C%252520Grand%252520Canal%252520in%252520background..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and I, Grand Canal in background.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.439175,12.336488&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.439175,12.336488"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bP904iYLtfU/UDZPOw_WwiI/AAAAAAAAAiE/HtWho8AomzY/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520Grand%252520Canal%252521.jpg" title="Looking down the Grand Canal!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bP904iYLtfU/UDZPOw_WwiI/AAAAAAAAAiE/HtWho8AomzY/Looking%252520down%252520the%252520Grand%252520Canal%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking down the Grand Canal!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.439175,12.336488&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.439175,12.336488"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dwceV8SRI2s/UDZPQkcvkcI/AAAAAAAAAiM/l3UwSMPJa2s/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520at%252520the%252520Grand%252520Canal..jpg" title="Jason and I at the Grand Canal."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dwceV8SRI2s/UDZPQkcvkcI/AAAAAAAAAiM/l3UwSMPJa2s/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520at%252520the%252520Grand%252520Canal..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and I at the Grand Canal.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.439297,12.336488&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.439297,12.336488"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yfMiQPlytCk/UDZPSeZvuOI/AAAAAAAAAiU/yfvaARpf_GU/The%252520Rialto%252520bridge%252520over%252520the%252520Grand%252520Canal..jpg" title="The Rialto bridge over the Grand Canal."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yfMiQPlytCk/UDZPSeZvuOI/AAAAAAAAAiU/yfvaARpf_GU/The%252520Rialto%252520bridge%252520over%252520the%252520Grand%252520Canal..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Rialto bridge over the Grand Canal.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S73xQsXHr0M/UDZPYVnFt6I/AAAAAAAAAis/8bXeF4NW3hM/Venetian%252520Masks%252521.jpg" title="Venetian Masks!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S73xQsXHr0M/UDZPYVnFt6I/AAAAAAAAAis/8bXeF4NW3hM/Venetian%252520Masks%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NThM76VpuYg/UDZPaM8_KHI/AAAAAAAAAi0/umgksqRzVyA/The%252520Grand%252520Canal%25252C%252520highway%252520of%252520Venice%252521.jpg" title="The Grand Canal, highway of Venice!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NThM76VpuYg/UDZPaM8_KHI/AAAAAAAAAi0/umgksqRzVyA/The%252520Grand%252520Canal%25252C%252520highway%252520of%252520Venice%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Grand Canal, highway of Venice!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.438599,12.326700&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.438599,12.326700"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q5nlk6Owdlc/UDZPbi1gBfI/AAAAAAAAAi8/LY0D-G6V17s/Unique%252520sights%252521.jpg" title="Unique sights!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q5nlk6Owdlc/UDZPbi1gBfI/AAAAAAAAAi8/LY0D-G6V17s/Unique%252520sights%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OgAb6lARVzk/UDZPdkDDyWI/AAAAAAAAAjE/yV1EqRZoIsk/Jason%252520and%252520Paul%252520with%252520their%252520small%252520pizzas%252520in%252520Venice%252521.jpg" title="Jason and Paul with their small pizzas in Venice!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OgAb6lARVzk/UDZPdkDDyWI/AAAAAAAAAjE/yV1EqRZoIsk/Jason%252520and%252520Paul%252520with%252520their%252520small%252520pizzas%252520in%252520Venice%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and Paul with their small pizzas in Venice!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M2Lb0kf-hqM/UDZPfW1cGaI/AAAAAAAAAjM/hhgycfGZbWM/Sylvia%252520and%252520I%252520back%252520at%252520CastelBrando..jpg" title="Sylvia and I back at CastelBrando."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M2Lb0kf-hqM/UDZPfW1cGaI/AAAAAAAAAjM/hhgycfGZbWM/Sylvia%252520and%252520I%252520back%252520at%252520CastelBrando..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Sylvia and I back at CastelBrando.<br />
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Day 12 - To the spa town of Montecatini !</h2>
<b>Castelbrando, Montecatini Terme</b><br />
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<b>Tuesday, 10 May 2011</b><br />
We bid farewell to our castle and travel south tonTuscany. We arrived in the charming spa town of Montecatini Terme and we got to stay here for 5 nights. This was a really charming small town and it was nice to walk around and go shopping. We decided not to go to one of the spas only because we had plenty of other things to see and do. This town is really close to many major sights.<br />
As a highlight we had a "Chianti dinner" at Villa Pasquini which is set among green hills of the Valdinievole. Unfortunately this night was extremely noisy because there were other groups there and they played really loud karaoke music.<br />
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<tr><td class="center">Our stop for lunch<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--UUGak1W_WQ/UDZPinNdmeI/AAAAAAAAAjc/sfTN2JkSQDI/View%252520on%252520way%252520to%252520Montecatini%252520Terme.jpg" title="View on way to Montecatini Terme"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--UUGak1W_WQ/UDZPinNdmeI/AAAAAAAAAjc/sfTN2JkSQDI/View%252520on%252520way%252520to%252520Montecatini%252520Terme.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">View on way to Montecatini Terme<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nhwtzQOND7k/UDZPkDoMXhI/AAAAAAAAAjk/y-0z8zCjrpM/Italian%252520Pottery%252520sales%252521.jpg" title="Italian Pottery sales!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nhwtzQOND7k/UDZPkDoMXhI/AAAAAAAAAjk/y-0z8zCjrpM/Italian%252520Pottery%252520sales%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Italian Pottery sales!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.911842,10.868644&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.911842,10.868644"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9rcvfY73vZs/UDZPli6e9BI/AAAAAAAAAjs/F_RAmBKEtjo/Spa%252520house%252520in%252520Montecatini%252520Terme.jpg" title="Spa house in Montecatini Terme"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9rcvfY73vZs/UDZPli6e9BI/AAAAAAAAAjs/F_RAmBKEtjo/Spa%252520house%252520in%252520Montecatini%252520Terme.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Spa house in Montecatini Terme<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f9P-Rz16hlE/UDZPnuD5QxI/AAAAAAAAAj0/9wYDIcC6B_k/Old%252520carousel%252520in%252520town..jpg" title="Old carousel in town."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f9P-Rz16hlE/UDZPnuD5QxI/AAAAAAAAAj0/9wYDIcC6B_k/Old%252520carousel%252520in%252520town..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Old carousel in town.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-B55fqHjeqZY/UDZPpmM9GPI/AAAAAAAAAj8/ea7nj8HixjQ/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520at%252520dinner..jpg" title="Jason and I at dinner."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-B55fqHjeqZY/UDZPpmM9GPI/AAAAAAAAAj8/ea7nj8HixjQ/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520at%252520dinner..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason and I at dinner.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.875130,10.784454&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.875130,10.784454"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nXpmqS5kRbE/UDZPrMJJdLI/AAAAAAAAAkE/G8oQP8Y0ZVk/Sylvia%252520and%252520Paul..jpg" title="Sylvia and Paul."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nXpmqS5kRbE/UDZPrMJJdLI/AAAAAAAAAkE/G8oQP8Y0ZVk/Sylvia%252520and%252520Paul..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Sylvia and Paul.<br />
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<h2>
Day 13 - Florence</h2>
<b>Montecatini Terme, Florence, Montecatini Terme</b><br />
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<b>Wednesday, 11 May 2011</b><br />
Today was dedicated to nearby Florence to which we caught the train which was only 20 minutes. We had a tour of the city and visited the Duomo and saw the magnificent statues in the Piazza della Signoria. The tour also included a visit to the famous Ufizzi Gallery which has the greatest collections of Italian Florentine and Renaissance art. Unfortunately this part seemed to go on forever and after a while all the paintings, mainly portraits, all seemed the same. We had the afternoon free and we had an excellent lunch on Aldo's recommendation but we found Florence to be quite dirty and generally not so nice. Maybe we weren't there long enough to do it justice!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LHcQUE3-dTo/UDZPs64n3UI/AAAAAAAAAkM/SAP9IkcX9DY/Santa%252520Maria%252520Novella%252520church%252520situated%252520just%252520across%252520fr.jpg" title="Santa Maria Novella church situated just across fr"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LHcQUE3-dTo/UDZPs64n3UI/AAAAAAAAAkM/SAP9IkcX9DY/Santa%252520Maria%252520Novella%252520church%252520situated%252520just%252520across%252520fr.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Santa Maria Novella church situated just across fr<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.768730,11.256901&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.768730,11.256901"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aXr3NEVMeiY/UDZPuWvVF1I/AAAAAAAAAkU/oS-K7hS3EMY/Florence.jpg" title="Florence"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aXr3NEVMeiY/UDZPuWvVF1I/AAAAAAAAAkU/oS-K7hS3EMY/Florence.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ORAqK-GgsVg/UDZPv1fmDOI/AAAAAAAAAkc/2yHDxGA4sdg/Heading%252520into%252520the%252520heart%252520of%252520Florence..jpg" title="Heading into the heart of Florence."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ORAqK-GgsVg/UDZPv1fmDOI/AAAAAAAAAkc/2yHDxGA4sdg/Heading%252520into%252520the%252520heart%252520of%252520Florence..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gYcdsxEq368/UDZPxR7NZqI/AAAAAAAAAkk/FpqwT--U7DU/Looking%252520towards%252520the%252520Cathedral..jpg" title="Looking towards the Cathedral."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gYcdsxEq368/UDZPxR7NZqI/AAAAAAAAAkk/FpqwT--U7DU/Looking%252520towards%252520the%252520Cathedral..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pIj7uWQh0hY/UDZPy7woIBI/AAAAAAAAAks/aPrRsCnnqn4/Part%252520of%252520the%252520Santa%252520Maria%252520cathedral..jpg" title="Part of the Santa Maria cathedral."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pIj7uWQh0hY/UDZPy7woIBI/AAAAAAAAAks/aPrRsCnnqn4/Part%252520of%252520the%252520Santa%252520Maria%252520cathedral..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Xm-6OymP_mE/UDZP0ZgRy1I/AAAAAAAAAk0/EqMUGjyD5yM/In%252520Piazza%252520del%252520Duomo..jpg" title="In Piazza del Duomo."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Xm-6OymP_mE/UDZP0ZgRy1I/AAAAAAAAAk0/EqMUGjyD5yM/In%252520Piazza%252520del%252520Duomo..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">In Piazza del Duomo.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qJvNwo2uX-I/UDZP2BXPUCI/AAAAAAAAAk8/KutonH46bLA/Santa%252520Maria%252520del%252520Fiore..jpg" title="Santa Maria del Fiore."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qJvNwo2uX-I/UDZP2BXPUCI/AAAAAAAAAk8/KutonH46bLA/Santa%252520Maria%252520del%252520Fiore..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Santa Maria del Fiore.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g8dhIicVzJk/UDZP3pYAiHI/AAAAAAAAAlE/HxyVKKA8HSQ/Bapistery%252520doors%252520in%252520Bronze%252520%2525281330-1336%252529.jpg" title="Bapistery doors in Bronze (1330-1336)"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g8dhIicVzJk/UDZP3pYAiHI/AAAAAAAAAlE/HxyVKKA8HSQ/Bapistery%252520doors%252520in%252520Bronze%252520%2525281330-1336%252529.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OZGfDxoGtYo/UDZP5juvnHI/AAAAAAAAAlM/ga7Qlmo8Xmo/Another%252520Bapistery%252520door%252521%252520%252528http---www.mega.it-eng-eg.jpg" title="Another Bapistery door! (http://www.mega.it/eng/eg"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OZGfDxoGtYo/UDZP5juvnHI/AAAAAAAAAlM/ga7Qlmo8Xmo/Another%252520Bapistery%252520door%252521%252520%252528http---www.mega.it-eng-eg.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Another Bapistery door! (http://www.mega.it/eng/eg<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uEWNw6u4iMQ/UDZP7TZFR_I/AAAAAAAAAlU/no58FZyaKWQ/The%252520detail%252520is%252520incredible%252521.jpg" title="The detail is incredible!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uEWNw6u4iMQ/UDZP7TZFR_I/AAAAAAAAAlU/no58FZyaKWQ/The%252520detail%252520is%252520incredible%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The detail is incredible!<br />
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<tr><td class="center">One way to attract attention to your store!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.772608,11.255819&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.772608,11.255819"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UXM4fN7q-mw/UDZQB0Yam1I/AAAAAAAAAl0/oGyiOBcerYE/Interesting%252520turret%252520shaped%252520building..jpg" title="Interesting turret shaped building."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UXM4fN7q-mw/UDZQB0Yam1I/AAAAAAAAAl0/oGyiOBcerYE/Interesting%252520turret%252520shaped%252520building..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.771558,11.256606&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.771558,11.256606"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c0lQ-GXJsYM/UDZQDTdEEGI/AAAAAAAAAl8/nwqIaEnPZ0U/Unusual%252520sign%25252C%252520not%252520quite%252520sure%252520what%252520it%252520means..jpg" title="Unusual sign, not quite sure what it means."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c0lQ-GXJsYM/UDZQDTdEEGI/AAAAAAAAAl8/nwqIaEnPZ0U/Unusual%252520sign%25252C%252520not%252520quite%252520sure%252520what%252520it%252520means..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Unusual sign, not quite sure what it means.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.771558,11.256606&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.771558,11.256606"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-K0mEFD81H0I/UDZQExa9s9I/AAAAAAAAAmE/5xxrwdHwGdk/Narrow%252520lane%252520way%252520of%252520Florence.jpg" title="Narrow lane way of Florence"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-K0mEFD81H0I/UDZQExa9s9I/AAAAAAAAAmE/5xxrwdHwGdk/Narrow%252520lane%252520way%252520of%252520Florence.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Narrow lane way of Florence<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.771456,11.256289&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.771456,11.256289"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2ZV23JzjVlE/UDZQGxm9vUI/AAAAAAAAAmM/rsdxjuS99Wk/A%252520typical%252520fruit%252520store..jpg" title="A typical fruit store."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2ZV23JzjVlE/UDZQGxm9vUI/AAAAAAAAAmM/rsdxjuS99Wk/A%252520typical%252520fruit%252520store..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A typical fruit store.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.771456,11.256289&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.771456,11.256289"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FOvrXmwqZiY/UDZQIncLECI/AAAAAAAAAmU/ju_CBhMYZ7A/More%252520statues%252521.jpg" title="More statues!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FOvrXmwqZiY/UDZQIncLECI/AAAAAAAAAmU/ju_CBhMYZ7A/More%252520statues%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More statues!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.769717,11.256019&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.769717,11.256019"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PmUjo8YGD8s/UDZQKZ8Z4MI/AAAAAAAAAmc/ITK3qte09hQ/Statue%252520of%252520David..jpg" title="Statue of David."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PmUjo8YGD8s/UDZQKZ8Z4MI/AAAAAAAAAmc/ITK3qte09hQ/Statue%252520of%252520David..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Statue of David.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.769600,11.255900&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.769600,11.255900"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5LDqyOaFeHk/UDZQLztYiNI/AAAAAAAAAmk/2rQgLLBc7dE/Statue%252520of%252520Hercules%252520and%252520Cacus%252520in%252520the%252520Piazza%252520Della%252520S.jpg" title="Statue of Hercules and Cacus in the Piazza Della S"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5LDqyOaFeHk/UDZQLztYiNI/AAAAAAAAAmk/2rQgLLBc7dE/Statue%252520of%252520Hercules%252520and%252520Cacus%252520in%252520the%252520Piazza%252520Della%252520S.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Statue of Hercules and Cacus in the Piazza Della S<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.769600,11.255900&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.769600,11.255900"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--YAOp3dfCDU/UDZQNolruRI/AAAAAAAAAms/jhrh0I1tnq4/A%252520couple%252520of%252520strange%252520statues%252521.jpg" title="A couple of strange statues!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--YAOp3dfCDU/UDZQNolruRI/AAAAAAAAAms/jhrh0I1tnq4/A%252520couple%252520of%252520strange%252520statues%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A couple of strange statues!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.768730,11.256901&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.768730,11.256901"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IVe0OH3O294/UDZQPUUxYLI/AAAAAAAAAm0/jnS5lz1nYN8/Love%252520the%252520police%252520uniforms%252521.jpg" title="Love the police uniforms!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IVe0OH3O294/UDZQPUUxYLI/AAAAAAAAAm0/jnS5lz1nYN8/Love%252520the%252520police%252520uniforms%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Love the police uniforms!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=43.768730,11.256901&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=43.768730,11.256901"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-36308220453436006492012-08-22T17:14:00.001-07:002012-08-22T17:14:23.635-07:00Up to The Matterhorn, Switzerland!<br />
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Day 9 - Up to The Matterhorn, Switzerland!</h2>
<b>Stresa, Simplon Pass, Traesch, Zermatt, Stresa</b><br />
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<b>Saturday, 7 May 2011</b><br />
Mountain peaks soar either side as we are driven over the spectacular Simplon Pass into the mighty Swiss Alps and down into the "Swiss Valais".<br />
We arrived in Taesch mid morning where we boarded the Alpine cog railway up to the picture postcard village of Zermatt. Here we walked around the village taking in all it had to offer in contrast to what we are used to in Australia, especially Brisbane. BUT, we had lunch in McDonalds here (and we were sprung) but it was slightly different to Maccas here.<br />
Anyway shortly afterwards we took the funicular train up to Gornergrat which is the highest open air railway station in Europe. 3089m to be precise! The views across the Alps and of the Matterhorn were beyond belief! Check out the photos!<br />
Later we returned to our hotel in Stresa and had dinner here. the food was great but the best part was that one of the waiters was so much like Manuel from "Faulty Towers", in looks and manners!<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IuXJ91mRstA/UDV0lk5PXQI/AAAAAAAAAWg/7dH6jccw8Yk/At%252520the%252520foothills%252520of%252520the%252520Swiss%252520Alps%252520but%252520still%252520in%252520It.jpg" title="At the foothills of the Swiss Alps but still in It"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IuXJ91mRstA/UDV0lk5PXQI/AAAAAAAAAWg/7dH6jccw8Yk/At%252520the%252520foothills%252520of%252520the%252520Swiss%252520Alps%252520but%252520still%252520in%252520It.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">At the foothills of the Swiss Alps but still in It<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.102217,8.303475&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.102217,8.303475"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xkKnYbTuUpw/UDV0nv-C0mI/AAAAAAAAAWo/DeqRviuFLcE/Swiss%252520border%252520sign..jpg" title="Swiss border sign."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xkKnYbTuUpw/UDV0nv-C0mI/AAAAAAAAAWo/DeqRviuFLcE/Swiss%252520border%252520sign..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Swiss border sign.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.195989,8.141036&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.195989,8.141036"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XjGKN9U1WkE/UDV0pWxAiCI/AAAAAAAAAWw/gbsgRLO4cv8/Getting%252520closer%252520to%252520the%252520snow%252521.jpg" title="Getting closer to the snow!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XjGKN9U1WkE/UDV0pWxAiCI/AAAAAAAAAWw/gbsgRLO4cv8/Getting%252520closer%252520to%252520the%252520snow%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Getting closer to the snow!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.192600,8.064483&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.192600,8.064483"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gbaAxtxe5yo/UDV0qwZkIxI/AAAAAAAAAW4/Jexe0zkf77M/A%252520place%252520to%252520stop%252520along%252520the%252520way%25252C%252520it%252520was%252520starting%252520to%252520.jpg" title="A place to stop along the way, it was starting to "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gbaAxtxe5yo/UDV0qwZkIxI/AAAAAAAAAW4/Jexe0zkf77M/A%252520place%252520to%252520stop%252520along%252520the%252520way%25252C%252520it%252520was%252520starting%252520to%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A place to stop along the way, it was starting to <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.224389,8.017767&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.224389,8.017767"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V41UbE4ll4Y/UDV0sRfV5oI/AAAAAAAAAXA/15UIIcUMi4M/A%252520granite%252520statue%252520along%252520the%252520way%25252C%252520the%252520eagle%252520thought%252520.jpg" title="A granite statue along the way, the eagle thought "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V41UbE4ll4Y/UDV0sRfV5oI/AAAAAAAAAXA/15UIIcUMi4M/A%252520granite%252520statue%252520along%252520the%252520way%25252C%252520the%252520eagle%252520thought%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A granite statue along the way, the eagle thought <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.247914,8.028236&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.247914,8.028236"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tFq9cyy4QH8/UDV0t23Q3UI/AAAAAAAAAXI/O2m_Nqi5220/Structure%252520of%252520the%252520Simplon%252520Pass%252520is%252520just%252520amazing%252521.jpg" title="Structure of the Simplon Pass is just amazing!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tFq9cyy4QH8/UDV0t23Q3UI/AAAAAAAAAXI/O2m_Nqi5220/Structure%252520of%252520the%252520Simplon%252520Pass%252520is%252520just%252520amazing%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Structure of the Simplon Pass is just amazing!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.422714,7.712402&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.422714,7.712402"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qy_G7ZPIHpE/UDV0vp-kqWI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/YHXaCsCEqu4/Simplon%252520pass%252520cutting%252520through%252520the%252520magnificent%252520Alps%252521.jpg" title="Simplon pass cutting through the magnificent Alps!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qy_G7ZPIHpE/UDV0vp-kqWI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/YHXaCsCEqu4/Simplon%252520pass%252520cutting%252520through%252520the%252520magnificent%252520Alps%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Simplon pass cutting through the magnificent Alps!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.422714,7.712402&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.422714,7.712402"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Avwk5YIo4k4/UDV0xiCLhtI/AAAAAAAAAXY/MB6wfUtF9xg/Looking%252520back%252520at%252520one%252520of%252520the%252520bridges%252520we%252520crossed..jpg" title="Looking back at one of the bridges we crossed."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Avwk5YIo4k4/UDV0xiCLhtI/AAAAAAAAAXY/MB6wfUtF9xg/Looking%252520back%252520at%252520one%252520of%252520the%252520bridges%252520we%252520crossed..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Looking back at one of the bridges we crossed.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.479481,8.074951&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.479481,8.074951"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NNEwC8eDfpE/UDV0zZBEv6I/AAAAAAAAAXg/FvEWuM8zekg/A%252520quaint%252520Swiss%252520village%25252C%252520love%252520the%252520red%252520shutters%252521.jpg" title="A quaint Swiss village, love the red shutters!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NNEwC8eDfpE/UDV0zZBEv6I/AAAAAAAAAXg/FvEWuM8zekg/A%252520quaint%252520Swiss%252520village%25252C%252520love%252520the%252520red%252520shutters%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">A quaint Swiss village, love the red shutters!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.286928,8.044358&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.286928,8.044358"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vggo5Kj1ghE/UDV01Vo4eKI/AAAAAAAAAXo/C8GtYLttqbM/More%252520villages%252520down%252520through%252520the%252520valley%252521.jpg" title="More villages down through the valley!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vggo5Kj1ghE/UDV01Vo4eKI/AAAAAAAAAXo/C8GtYLttqbM/More%252520villages%252520down%252520through%252520the%252520valley%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">More villages down through the valley!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.309672,8.029875&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.309672,8.029875"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a amazing="amazing" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cfeffkQYtFc/UDV03i5JhFI/AAAAAAAAAXw/VCA2vgUoPgg/Its%252520amazing%252520where%252520some%252520people%252520live%252520their%252520lives%252521.jpg" live="live" lives="lives" people="people" s="s" some="some" their="their" title="It" where="where"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cfeffkQYtFc/UDV03i5JhFI/AAAAAAAAAXw/VCA2vgUoPgg/Its%252520amazing%252520where%252520some%252520people%252520live%252520their%252520lives%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">It's amazing where some people live their lives!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.231214,7.869361&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.231214,7.869361"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JmN2SGHcj9Y/UDV06PW-noI/AAAAAAAAAX4/SIaGVB4UCFM/On%252520the%252520Alpine%252520cog%252520train%252520to%252520Zermatt%252520%252528Jason%252520left%25252C%252520my.jpg" title="On the Alpine cog train to Zermatt (Jason left, my"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JmN2SGHcj9Y/UDV06PW-noI/AAAAAAAAAX4/SIaGVB4UCFM/On%252520the%252520Alpine%252520cog%252520train%252520to%252520Zermatt%252520%252528Jason%252520left%25252C%252520my.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">On the Alpine cog train to Zermatt (Jason left, my<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.231214,7.869361&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.231214,7.869361"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PpffEkvOWHc/UDV07ykzZFI/AAAAAAAAAYA/KU0cw_UEO6I/Jason%252520in%252520Zermatt%252521.jpg" title="Jason in Zermatt!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PpffEkvOWHc/UDV07ykzZFI/AAAAAAAAAYA/KU0cw_UEO6I/Jason%252520in%252520Zermatt%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason in Zermatt!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.021072,7.747937&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.021072,7.747937"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a and="and" c="c" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_9WZc3k_DhQ/UDV094Mwy-I/AAAAAAAAAYI/VUqiTdy41I8/Me%252520in%252520Zermatt%252520-%252520doesnt%252520this%252520place%252520look%252520warm%252520and%252520c.jpg" look="look" place="place" t="t" this="this" title="Me in Zermatt - doesn" warm="warm"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_9WZc3k_DhQ/UDV094Mwy-I/AAAAAAAAAYI/VUqiTdy41I8/Me%252520in%252520Zermatt%252520-%252520doesnt%252520this%252520place%252520look%252520warm%252520and%252520c.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Me in Zermatt - doesn't this place look warm and c<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.021072,7.747937&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.021072,7.747937"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a cold="cold" e="e" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vvVh3WCFlBA/UDV0_bAO72I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/yxJMClLhu4c/Zermatt%252520-%252520so%252520glad%252520its%252520Spring%25252C%252520it%252520was%252520still%252520cold%252520e.jpg" it="it" s="s" spring="spring" still="still" title="Zermatt - so glad it" was="was"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vvVh3WCFlBA/UDV0_bAO72I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/yxJMClLhu4c/Zermatt%252520-%252520so%252520glad%252520its%252520Spring%25252C%252520it%252520was%252520still%252520cold%252520e.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Zermatt - so glad it's Spring, it was still cold e<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.021072,7.747937&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.021072,7.747937"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EpgWluRS6GM/UDV1Ay-ACZI/AAAAAAAAAYY/Gm6rwT80JGc/Zermatt%252521%252520%252528like%252520my%252520clock%252520tower%252520hat.%252529.jpg" title="Zermatt! (like my clock tower hat?)"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EpgWluRS6GM/UDV1Ay-ACZI/AAAAAAAAAYY/Gm6rwT80JGc/Zermatt%252521%252520%252528like%252520my%252520clock%252520tower%252520hat.%252529.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Zermatt! (like my clock tower hat?)<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.021072,7.747937&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.021072,7.747937"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lz-BQIqoEUc/UDV1C7vvsBI/AAAAAAAAAYg/0Jl4vluggKs/Local%252520cemetery%25252C%252520climbing%252520accidents%252520abound%252521.jpg" title="Local cemetery, climbing accidents abound!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lz-BQIqoEUc/UDV1C7vvsBI/AAAAAAAAAYg/0Jl4vluggKs/Local%252520cemetery%25252C%252520climbing%252520accidents%252520abound%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Local cemetery, climbing accidents abound!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.021072,7.747937&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.021072,7.747937"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nFi3kHPBhyg/UDV1EqLbX2I/AAAAAAAAAYo/R5IDGo2f7x4/For%252520a%252520small%252520village%25252C%252520the%252520cemetery%252520was%252520quite%252520large%252521.jpg" title="For a small village, the cemetery was quite large!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nFi3kHPBhyg/UDV1EqLbX2I/AAAAAAAAAYo/R5IDGo2f7x4/For%252520a%252520small%252520village%25252C%252520the%252520cemetery%252520was%252520quite%252520large%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">For a small village, the cemetery was quite large!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.021072,7.747937&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.021072,7.747937"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4gKs5a6CTmM/UDV1G3jIjBI/AAAAAAAAAYw/L_nR8ed6iHU/No%252520large%252520cars%252520in%252520Zermatt%252521.jpg" title="No large cars in Zermatt!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4gKs5a6CTmM/UDV1G3jIjBI/AAAAAAAAAYw/L_nR8ed6iHU/No%252520large%252520cars%252520in%252520Zermatt%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">No large cars in Zermatt!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.021072,7.747937&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.021072,7.747937"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HmU0MmzmYmA/UDV1IvMkhdI/AAAAAAAAAY4/Un59VENGe2o/The%252520Matterhorn%252520-%252520we%252520were%252520so%252520fortunate%252520to%252520have%252520such.jpg" title="The Matterhorn - we were so fortunate to have such"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HmU0MmzmYmA/UDV1IvMkhdI/AAAAAAAAAY4/Un59VENGe2o/The%252520Matterhorn%252520-%252520we%252520were%252520so%252520fortunate%252520to%252520have%252520such.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Matterhorn - we were so fortunate to have such<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--QyfOcyCnGo/UDV1KkiVb8I/AAAAAAAAAZA/zNj6vWhNrzg/Top%252520station%25252C%252520observatory%252520and%252520restaurant%252520just%252520below.jpg" title="Top station, observatory and restaurant just below"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--QyfOcyCnGo/UDV1KkiVb8I/AAAAAAAAAZA/zNj6vWhNrzg/Top%252520station%25252C%252520observatory%252520and%252520restaurant%252520just%252520below.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Top station, observatory and restaurant just below<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983101,7.786300&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983101,7.786300"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jz9OdGzZI3c/UDV1MIzJkPI/AAAAAAAAAZI/6sNv5XtLqLw/Us%252520up%252520in%252520the%252520Alps%252521%252520%252520Altitude%252520was%252520so%252520high%252520%252528over%252520300.jpg" title="Us up in the Alps! Altitude was so high (over 300"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jz9OdGzZI3c/UDV1MIzJkPI/AAAAAAAAAZI/6sNv5XtLqLw/Us%252520up%252520in%252520the%252520Alps%252521%252520%252520Altitude%252520was%252520so%252520high%252520%252528over%252520300.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Us up in the Alps! Altitude was so high (over 300<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983101,7.786300&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983101,7.786300"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oNqWLgwicPI/UDV1N6-WQhI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/iSyNiICcljk/The%252520Matterhorn%25252C%252520and%252520an%252520amazingly%252520clear%252520day%252520with%252520li.jpg" title="The Matterhorn, and an amazingly clear day with li"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oNqWLgwicPI/UDV1N6-WQhI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/iSyNiICcljk/The%252520Matterhorn%25252C%252520and%252520an%252520amazingly%252520clear%252520day%252520with%252520li.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Matterhorn, and an amazingly clear day with li<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.982383,7.786306&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.982383,7.786306"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Imtbj2Ub74I/UDV1Pvu1bOI/AAAAAAAAAZY/jPCiuKgWQQI/Us%252520again%252521.jpg" title="Us again!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Imtbj2Ub74I/UDV1Pvu1bOI/AAAAAAAAAZY/jPCiuKgWQQI/Us%252520again%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.982900,7.785494&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.982900,7.785494"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GXuQyMsNOc8/UDV1RbCpqsI/AAAAAAAAAZg/ecsKq42ZDio/Interesting%252520signs%252520one%252520sees%252520on%252520their%252520travels%252521.jpg" title="Interesting signs one sees on their travels!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GXuQyMsNOc8/UDV1RbCpqsI/AAAAAAAAAZg/ecsKq42ZDio/Interesting%252520signs%252520one%252520sees%252520on%252520their%252520travels%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983178,7.784769&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983178,7.784769"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a hoping="hoping" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kq8fLY1_ycs/UDV1TBKK5nI/AAAAAAAAAZo/gi61GPBKy_s/Even%252520a%252520chapel%252520up%252520there%252521%252520%252520%252528Im%252520hoping%252520its%252520not%252520just.jpg" it="it" just="just" m="m" not="not" s="s" title="Even a chapel up there! (I"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kq8fLY1_ycs/UDV1TBKK5nI/AAAAAAAAAZo/gi61GPBKy_s/Even%252520a%252520chapel%252520up%252520there%252521%252520%252520%252528Im%252520hoping%252520its%252520not%252520just.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Even a chapel up there! (I'm hoping it's not just<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983336,7.783283&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983336,7.783283"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BFx1wxTRDlg/UDV1U0_V0WI/AAAAAAAAAZw/71lhQe5GnP0/The%252520Matterhorn%252520again%252520with%252520the%252520observatory%252520below%252521%252520%252520.jpg" title="The Matterhorn again with the observatory below! "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BFx1wxTRDlg/UDV1U0_V0WI/AAAAAAAAAZw/71lhQe5GnP0/The%252520Matterhorn%252520again%252520with%252520the%252520observatory%252520below%252521%252520%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Matterhorn again with the observatory below! <br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983428,7.783392&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983428,7.783392"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tympMjcBY_I/UDV1WZGFyKI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/XVEmGCjPtiU/The%252520Gornergrat%252520funicular%252520train..jpg" title="The Gornergrat funicular train."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tympMjcBY_I/UDV1WZGFyKI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/XVEmGCjPtiU/The%252520Gornergrat%252520funicular%252520train..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">The Gornergrat funicular train.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983542,7.782897&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983542,7.782897"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-twT2MnNJRlE/UDV1YNAZD8I/AAAAAAAAAaA/cd-sui0Uz8M/The%252520Observatory%252521.jpg" title="The Observatory!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-twT2MnNJRlE/UDV1YNAZD8I/AAAAAAAAAaA/cd-sui0Uz8M/The%252520Observatory%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983542,7.782897&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983542,7.782897"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yKrgEkgPdhw/UDV1Z7MXE0I/AAAAAAAAAaI/8OPAOVQBhi0/Cloud%252520cover%252520is%252520beginning%252520to%252520form%252521.jpg" title="Cloud cover is beginning to form!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yKrgEkgPdhw/UDV1Z7MXE0I/AAAAAAAAAaI/8OPAOVQBhi0/Cloud%252520cover%252520is%252520beginning%252520to%252520form%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Cloud cover is beginning to form!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983101,7.786300&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983101,7.786300"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l9U5qgeyPaA/UDV1bZQ_PnI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/3C-ojFUBEfA/Great%252520informative%252520sign%252520of%252520the%252520area%25252C%252520also%252520showing%252520w.jpg" title="Great informative sign of the area, also showing w"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l9U5qgeyPaA/UDV1bZQ_PnI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/3C-ojFUBEfA/Great%252520informative%252520sign%252520of%252520the%252520area%25252C%252520also%252520showing%252520w.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983101,7.786300&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983101,7.786300"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qOPzpPvnF4c/UDV1dEnGmAI/AAAAAAAAAaY/or6mNcZOpbk/Swiss%252520chocolate%252520in%252520Switzerland.jpg" title="Swiss chocolate in Switzerland"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qOPzpPvnF4c/UDV1dEnGmAI/AAAAAAAAAaY/or6mNcZOpbk/Swiss%252520chocolate%252520in%252520Switzerland.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983542,7.782897&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983542,7.782897"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zgre0qJYNgA/UDV1fFxs97I/AAAAAAAAAag/FxNNkclIPA4/Views%252520on%252520our%252520way%252520back%252520to%252520Italy..jpg" title="Views on our way back to Italy."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zgre0qJYNgA/UDV1fFxs97I/AAAAAAAAAag/FxNNkclIPA4/Views%252520on%252520our%252520way%252520back%252520to%252520Italy..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Views on our way back to Italy.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.984319,7.765764&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.984319,7.765764"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-04sQ21ieLcI/UDV1hKJ_tCI/AAAAAAAAAao/vqihcmhLOUk/Swiss%252520chalets%252521.jpg" title="Swiss chalets!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-04sQ21ieLcI/UDV1hKJ_tCI/AAAAAAAAAao/vqihcmhLOUk/Swiss%252520chalets%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.500000,8.033300&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.500000,8.033300"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a comfortable="comfortable" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DQvVYoUu0wE/UDV1jGW6xHI/AAAAAAAAAaw/RDmg4E8w50I/Doesnt%252520this%252520one%252520look%252520comfortable..jpg" look="look" one="one" t="t" this="this" title="Doesn"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DQvVYoUu0wE/UDV1jGW6xHI/AAAAAAAAAaw/RDmg4E8w50I/Doesnt%252520this%252520one%252520look%252520comfortable..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Doesn't this one look comfortable?<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=46.500000,8.033300&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=46.500000,8.033300"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-15771072794023923282012-08-22T07:42:00.000-07:002012-08-22T07:42:59.385-07:00Paris and Italian Grande<br />
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<h2>
Day 5 - Au Revoir Paris - Ciao Milan!</h2>
<b>Paris, Milano</b><br />
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<b>Tuesday, 3 May 2011</b><br />
So this day we had a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you know, scrambled eggs, yoplait yogurt, croissants, etc... Then we had our last walk around Paris before packing our bags, catching the train to the airport and flying to Milan, Italy to begin our Italian tour.<br />
We arrived in Milan late in the afternoon and were shuttled to our hotel, Hotel D'Este. It was a lovely hotel. Early in the evening we met the other Albatross travellers as well as our guide for drinks. We went to a local Italian restaurant with a small group. Unfortunately the meal here wasn't fantastic, only mediocre. Not a great start!<br />
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<tr><td class="center">This is the way the rich park their cars in Milan!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.451462,9.190063&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.451462,9.190063"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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<h2>
Day 6 - Off to the Lakes, Northern Italy!</h2>
<b>Milano, Stresa</b><br />
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<b>Wednesday, 4 May 2011</b><br />
We had a bit of free time in Milan this morning but it wasn't really enough to do the city justice. Also our hotel, although central, was not near the main attractions, ie the shopping district, so overall, a bit disappointing.<br />
At midday we joined our group at our 40 seat bus, there's a total of 29 of us. Amongst our group were Sylvia and Paul, who we first met in Paris and a young family with 2 young boys who proved to be fantastic kids on our tour. Our tour group leader was a fellow named Aldo who was knowledgable, entertaining and funny. Our bus driver, Marco was a real gentleman and we also had with us, Megan who happened to be the Brisbane rep for Albatross, who proved to be a real asset. <br />
On our way to Stresa and Lake Maggiore! As we approach the lake the scenery was fantastic. The bus wound its way down to to Stresa and the views of the lake were magnificent.<br />
We arrived at our hotel, the Grand Hotel Bristol which is just opposite the lake and we were here for the next four nights. At this time of the year the days are beautifully warm and the nights are cool.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iuIeDVzT8BM/UDTuYaReFzI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/9XUA7QdKRho/Our%252520hotel%252520room%252521.jpg" title="Our hotel room!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iuIeDVzT8BM/UDTuYaReFzI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/9XUA7QdKRho/Our%252520hotel%252520room%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Our hotel room!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.884556,8.532982&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.884556,8.532982"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x7u4SJSK5Aw/UDTuaRFoxqI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/IPVuGgtXV08/Lake%252520Maggiore.jpg" title="Lake Maggiore"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x7u4SJSK5Aw/UDTuaRFoxqI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/IPVuGgtXV08/Lake%252520Maggiore.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Lake Maggiore<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.884556,8.532982&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.884556,8.532982"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-McKosWlRgkE/UDTucEoFcrI/AAAAAAAAARE/PyZYznKNC-Y/Gardens%252520nearby.jpg" title="Gardens nearby"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-McKosWlRgkE/UDTucEoFcrI/AAAAAAAAARE/PyZYznKNC-Y/Gardens%252520nearby.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.886400,8.534167&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.886400,8.534167"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--vHj6SNZ0Jc/UDTuecFU1kI/AAAAAAAAARM/-TeCKUSLQEc/Hotel%252520garden.jpg" title="Hotel garden"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--vHj6SNZ0Jc/UDTuecFU1kI/AAAAAAAAARM/-TeCKUSLQEc/Hotel%252520garden.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.886494,8.533369&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.886494,8.533369"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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<h2>
Day 7 - Lake Como & Bellagio</h2>
<b>Stresa, Como, Cadenabbia, Bellagio, Stresa</b><br />
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<b>Thursday, 5 May 2011</b><br />
Today we set off to explore the famous Italian Lakes District. Our bus took us to the town of Como and from there we followed the shore of the lake to Cadenabbia. Boy, was the road along here narrow, in many places only wide enough for one vehicle! We visited the famous Villa Carlotta which faces Lake Como, has acres of beautiful gardens and a superb art collection.<br />
Later we hopped aboard a private ferry which took us around Lake Como past magnificent mansions including that of George Clooney, to the delightful village of Bellagio. Here we had time to relax and enjoy the shops, walkways, gardens, villas and views to the lake. Also we were lucky enough to happen upon the delicatessen that our guide Aldo was in and he ordered for us the most amazing ham roll (in Italian, of course)!<br />
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<tr><td class="center">Jason and I at Lake Como.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.961651,9.150238&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.961651,9.150238"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S3Zqxp2sYrQ/UDTuiD5NvEI/AAAAAAAAARc/xBREM-wchMo/Villa%252520Carlotta.jpg" title="Villa Carlotta"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S3Zqxp2sYrQ/UDTuiD5NvEI/AAAAAAAAARc/xBREM-wchMo/Villa%252520Carlotta.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.985736,9.230086&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.985736,9.230086"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.985603,9.229975&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.985603,9.229975"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ECLAHGkmZkc/UDTumNsStQI/AAAAAAAAARs/P2sjjA3dFGQ/Jason%252520in%252520the%252520citrus%252520grove%252520at%252520Villa%252520Carlotta..jpg" title="Jason in the citrus grove at Villa Carlotta."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ECLAHGkmZkc/UDTumNsStQI/AAAAAAAAARs/P2sjjA3dFGQ/Jason%252520in%252520the%252520citrus%252520grove%252520at%252520Villa%252520Carlotta..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.985722,9.230018&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.985722,9.230018"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WKiFm8FhRn8/UDTuoM8QDbI/AAAAAAAAAR0/aq4FqL6B7Ws/View%252520from%252520Lake%252520Como..jpg" title="View from Lake Como."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WKiFm8FhRn8/UDTuoM8QDbI/AAAAAAAAAR0/aq4FqL6B7Ws/View%252520from%252520Lake%252520Como..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.975014,9.205170&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.975014,9.205170"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.971914,9.202028&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.971914,9.202028"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.967072,9.204275&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.967072,9.204275"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2LHskR-QxEQ/UDTutaAiu2I/AAAAAAAAASM/vFIPGegdpns/Boat%252520house%252520and%252520guest%252520house%252520of%252520one%252520mansion..jpg" title="Boat house and guest house of one mansion."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2LHskR-QxEQ/UDTutaAiu2I/AAAAAAAAASM/vFIPGegdpns/Boat%252520house%252520and%252520guest%252520house%252520of%252520one%252520mansion..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.964436,9.203214&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.964436,9.203214"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.964756,9.197636&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.964756,9.197636"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ixt5pbppXsk/UDTuxMoTBRI/AAAAAAAAASc/r9vZ68dKSGs/Another%252520angle%252520of%252520mansion%252520%252528love%252520the%252520trees%252520%252526%252520garden%252520.jpg" title="Another angle of mansion (love the trees & garden "><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ixt5pbppXsk/UDTuxMoTBRI/AAAAAAAAASc/r9vZ68dKSGs/Another%252520angle%252520of%252520mansion%252520%252528love%252520the%252520trees%252520%252526%252520garden%252520.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uNFoybXeYrs/UDTuyylB5RI/AAAAAAAAASk/KSIL4yCdfLY/Part%252520of%252520the%252520town%252520of%252520Bellagio..jpg" title="Part of the town of Bellagio."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uNFoybXeYrs/UDTuyylB5RI/AAAAAAAAASk/KSIL4yCdfLY/Part%252520of%252520the%252520town%252520of%252520Bellagio..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.983604,9.261475&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.983604,9.261475"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h0tZhbuMXMg/UDTu0pHlyoI/AAAAAAAAASs/knp1dQxcpXY/A%252520lane%252520way%252520in%252520Bellagio%252521.jpg" title="A lane way in Bellagio!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h0tZhbuMXMg/UDTu0pHlyoI/AAAAAAAAASs/knp1dQxcpXY/A%252520lane%252520way%252520in%252520Bellagio%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.986731,9.261431&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.986731,9.261431"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Day 8 - Lake Maggiore</h2>
<b>Stresa, Isola Bella, Isola Pescatori</b><br />
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<b>Friday, 6 May 2011</b><br />
Today we visited two of the islands on Lake Maggiore. <br />
The first was Isola Bella where we were given a guided tour of the palatial Borromeo villa and gardens which dominate the island. This villa is still privately owned yet part is open to the public. It houses stunning Murano glass chandeliers, tapestries and paintings. With my love for craft I was particularly attracted to the amazing detail and work involved in the the tapestries. Outside the formal gardens with flowers and stonework was also spectacular. Being early spring we were also lucky enough to witness the spectacular display of the resident white peacocks! And, the gardeners were at work getting the "welcome" garden ready for the owners annual summer visit.<br />
Later we were taken to Isola Pescatori which is a small picturesque fishing village. We were able to wander freely and have lunch at one of the many restaurant/cafes available. It was here that I bought my handcrafted Murano glass heart shaped pendant! I'm so glad I did because I didn't see anything as lovely anywhere else. <br />
In the afternoon we returned to Stresa for an evening at leisure. We joined a few of our fellow travellers at a restaurant in Stresa for a lovely meal.<br />
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VuwfII4cwQw/UDTu2KCYqCI/AAAAAAAAAS0/rNOj_C1SDX0/From%252520Isola%252520Bella%252520looking%252520at%252520Isola%252520Pescatori..jpg" title="From Isola Bella looking at Isola Pescatori."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VuwfII4cwQw/UDTu2KCYqCI/AAAAAAAAAS0/rNOj_C1SDX0/From%252520Isola%252520Bella%252520looking%252520at%252520Isola%252520Pescatori..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">From Isola Bella looking at Isola Pescatori.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.898968,8.521957&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.898968,8.521957"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XIYLWsSSu-Y/UDTu32JB48I/AAAAAAAAAS8/puux4l3XLH8/Jason%252520on%252520Isola%252520Bella%252520%252528our%252520hotel%252520in%252520Stresa%252520in%252520the%252520b.jpg" title="Jason on Isola Bella (our hotel in Stresa in the b"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XIYLWsSSu-Y/UDTu32JB48I/AAAAAAAAAS8/puux4l3XLH8/Jason%252520on%252520Isola%252520Bella%252520%252528our%252520hotel%252520in%252520Stresa%252520in%252520the%252520b.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Jason on Isola Bella (our hotel in Stresa in the b<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.894778,8.527583&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.894778,8.527583"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WE39wu84mvI/UDTu5eMe9BI/AAAAAAAAATE/EquW1HiVuRQ/Gardener%252520preparing%252520the%252520%252522welcome%252522%252520garden%252521.jpg" title="Gardener preparing the "welcome" garden!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WE39wu84mvI/UDTu5eMe9BI/AAAAAAAAATE/EquW1HiVuRQ/Gardener%252520preparing%252520the%252520%252522welcome%252522%252520garden%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.895744,8.526421&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.895744,8.526421"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hpwr-fWNZCM/UDTu7JGHJLI/AAAAAAAAATM/-l6N8MCb1pU/Magnificent%252520stonework%252520on%252520Isola%252520Bella%252521.jpg" title="Magnificent stonework on Isola Bella!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hpwr-fWNZCM/UDTu7JGHJLI/AAAAAAAAATM/-l6N8MCb1pU/Magnificent%252520stonework%252520on%252520Isola%252520Bella%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="center">Magnificent stonework on Isola Bella!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.895744,8.526764&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.895744,8.526764"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5pAbQ4qPrcc/UDTu9O32P1I/AAAAAAAAATU/hjwfRB1bRKQ/A%252520beautiful%252520rose%252521.jpg" title="A beautiful rose!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5pAbQ4qPrcc/UDTu9O32P1I/AAAAAAAAATU/hjwfRB1bRKQ/A%252520beautiful%252520rose%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.894714,8.527564&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.894714,8.527564"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0PanRj6aWHY/UDTu--uMhMI/AAAAAAAAATc/cgIpygNp9C0/Me%252520and%252520a%252520white%252520peafowl%252520hen%252521.jpg" title="Me and a white peafowl hen!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0PanRj6aWHY/UDTu--uMhMI/AAAAAAAAATc/cgIpygNp9C0/Me%252520and%252520a%252520white%252520peafowl%252520hen%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.895744,8.526764&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.895744,8.526764"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fughIR7sFR8/UDTvA2jKCjI/AAAAAAAAATk/ZNvQIudv-vk/One%252520of%252520the%252520stunning%252520white%252520peacocks%252521.jpg" title="One of the stunning white peacocks!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fughIR7sFR8/UDTvA2jKCjI/AAAAAAAAATk/ZNvQIudv-vk/One%252520of%252520the%252520stunning%252520white%252520peacocks%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.895208,8.527494&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.895208,8.527494"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f7cZCaVg-KU/UDTvCvNNMjI/AAAAAAAAATs/-dR0EWYz5V4/The%252520bird%252520aviary%252520on%252520Isola%252520Bella%252520is%252520bigger%252520than%252520most.jpg" title="The bird aviary on Isola Bella is bigger than most"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f7cZCaVg-KU/UDTvCvNNMjI/AAAAAAAAATs/-dR0EWYz5V4/The%252520bird%252520aviary%252520on%252520Isola%252520Bella%252520is%252520bigger%252520than%252520most.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.895247,8.528008&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.895247,8.528008"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4x-ubbbcBUQ/UDTvER0F44I/AAAAAAAAAT0/ftULy29K5qo/Stonework%252520and%252520beautiful%252520gardens..jpg" title="Stonework and beautiful gardens."><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4x-ubbbcBUQ/UDTvER0F44I/AAAAAAAAAT0/ftULy29K5qo/Stonework%252520and%252520beautiful%252520gardens..jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.895381,8.528367&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.895381,8.528367"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LYznBlw6X9c/UDTvF489lSI/AAAAAAAAAT8/8ralojT92NE/Close%252520up%252520of%252520stone%252520works%252521.jpg" title="Close up of stone works!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LYznBlw6X9c/UDTvF489lSI/AAAAAAAAAT8/8ralojT92NE/Close%252520up%252520of%252520stone%252520works%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0-P9S2ZMZ6Q/UDTvHn6GUUI/AAAAAAAAAUE/hH5yNvEZ9Pw/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520on%252520Isola%252520Bella%252521.jpg" title="Jason and I on Isola Bella!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0-P9S2ZMZ6Q/UDTvHn6GUUI/AAAAAAAAAUE/hH5yNvEZ9Pw/Jason%252520and%252520I%252520on%252520Isola%252520Bella%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.895744,8.526764&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.895744,8.526764"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rSp19MMhIAQ/UDTvJShMVaI/AAAAAAAAAUM/ubOMaREkMzk/Isola%252520Pescatori%252520%252528the%252520Fishermans%252520island%252529%252521.jpg" island="island" s="s" title="Isola Pescatori (the Fisherman"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rSp19MMhIAQ/UDTvJShMVaI/AAAAAAAAAUM/ubOMaREkMzk/Isola%252520Pescatori%252520%252528the%252520Fishermans%252520island%252529%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.901237,8.520584&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.901237,8.520584"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OqAEQ_N8EWI/UDTvK1r2QgI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Wol2nRXAnag/In%252520Stresa%252520at%252520a%252520local%252520restaurant%252521.jpg" title="In Stresa at a local restaurant!"><img class="largePhoto" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OqAEQ_N8EWI/UDTvK1r2QgI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Wol2nRXAnag/In%252520Stresa%252520at%252520a%252520local%252520restaurant%252521.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=45.883142,8.540128&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=45.883142,8.540128"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
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Sent from my iPad by My Vacation HD app (<a href="http://www.myvacationapp.com/">www.myvacationapp.com</a>)Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-2350421037425961902012-08-21T03:55:00.000-07:002012-08-21T04:14:13.464-07:00Paris and Italian Grande 2011<br />
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We had four and a 1/2 days in Paris, free to explore on our own, equipped with a rail pass, two tours booked and a Cabaret show!<br />
When we finished in Paris we flew to Milan to begin our Albatross, Italian Grande tour!<br />
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<h2>
Day 1 - Arrive Paris!</h2>
<b>Paris</b><br />
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<b>Friday, 29 April 2011</b><br />
We arrived in Paris at around 7am. After collecting our bags we found our way to the train station and caught a train to Madeleine station in Paris. Our hotel, The Waldorf, is only a 5 minute walk from here, and not far from The Louvre. Our hotel is quite nice, located on a triangular corner and traditional on the outside but modern on the inside. And, we've been upgraded to a suite. Nice and roomy and great views from the Juliette balcony!<br />
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Day 2 - Versailles Apartments</h2>
<b>Versailles</b><br />
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<b>Saturday, 30 April 2011</b><br />
This morning we have a Versailles Apartments Tour planned. We made our way to the bus and then we were off to Versailles. Well, wasn't there a crowd! Apparently, the per-booked tours never have to queue. We waited for 3/4 hour along with hundreds of other people! It was extra busy, we were told, because there was another exhibition happening as well. This meant for extra crowded rooms and not great viewing. Being quite hot didn't help either. Anyway, we made our way through and finally arrived at the beautiful gardens - the best part!<br />
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<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.800000,2.133333&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.800000,2.133333"><i>[Map]</i></a></td><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3Ig88W7UF4E/UDNnaZEpCnI/AAAAAAAAAHw/PlFM4YIgNYc/A%252520nice%25252C%252520warm%252520day%252520at%252520Versailles%252520.jpg" title="A nice, warm day at Versailles "><img height="240" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3Ig88W7UF4E/UDNnaZEpCnI/AAAAAAAAAHw/PlFM4YIgNYc/s320/A%252520nice%25252C%252520warm%252520day%252520at%252520Versailles%252520.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">A nice, warm day at Versailles <br />
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<tr><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iRtUQfDhhdQ/UDNngaGsyaI/AAAAAAAAAII/3g0UossYqB0/Beautiful%252520Versailles%252520gardens%252521.jpg" title="Beautiful Versailles gardens!"><img height="240" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iRtUQfDhhdQ/UDNngaGsyaI/AAAAAAAAAII/3g0UossYqB0/s320/Beautiful%252520Versailles%252520gardens%252521.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Beautiful Versailles gardens!<br />
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Day 3 - Self touring Paris & Cabaret Show</h2>
<b>Paris, Montmartre, River Seine, Le Louvre</b><br />
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<b>Sunday, 1 May 2011</b><br />
Today we had a wonderful time walking around Notre Dame, walking back and forth over various bridges including Pont Neuf and Pont d'Arcole a famous romantic bridge where couples from all over the world place a padlock engraved with their names to guarantee their love. (unfortunately Jason and I didn't come prepared! <br />
We also walked around the Louvre and along the Champes Élysées!<br />
Not only this but we caught the train up to the Basilique du Sacre Coeur and walked all around the Bohemian area of Montmartes!<br />
Later that night we had our booked dinner and Cabaret show at the Paradis Latin! The food was okay but the show was fabulous, unfortunately photos weren't allowed.<br />
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Day 4 - Paris Seinorama Tour!</h2>
<b>Paris, Champes Élysées, Arc de triomphe du Carrousel, Arc De Triomphe, Eiffel Tower</b><br />
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<b>Monday, 2 May 2011</b><br />
This morning at breakfast in our hotel we met Sylvia and Paul, who will be joining us on our Italy tour! What a coincidence considering that this hotel is not part of the tour! <br />
Today we have a booked tour of the highlights of Paris, in particular the Eiffel tower!<br />
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<tr><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-F2ZM3x6xD8Q/UDNoB8z2QvI/AAAAAAAAAKo/nPGQLdvLjio/Yes%25252C%252520the%252520Eiffel%252520Tower%252521.jpg" title="Yes, the Eiffel Tower!"><img height="320" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-F2ZM3x6xD8Q/UDNoB8z2QvI/AAAAAAAAAKo/nPGQLdvLjio/s320/Yes%25252C%252520the%252520Eiffel%252520Tower%252521.jpg" width="257" /></a></td><td width="25%">Yes, the Eiffel Tower!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.858343,2.294460&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.858343,2.294460"><i>[Map]</i></a></td><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FtPmbmT9I2M/UDNoD9fDmzI/AAAAAAAAAKw/y9V47VjFVAQ/Views%252520from%252520the%252520Eiffel%252520tower.jpg" title="Views from the Eiffel tower"><img height="240" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FtPmbmT9I2M/UDNoD9fDmzI/AAAAAAAAAKw/y9V47VjFVAQ/s320/Views%252520from%252520the%252520Eiffel%252520tower.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Views from the Eiffel tower<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.858334,2.293997&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.858334,2.293997"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-puB-PLXkiiI/UDNoF3FTOrI/AAAAAAAAAK4/VaCF1yQzE9Y/From%252520the%252520Eiffel%252520Tower%252521.jpg" title="From the Eiffel Tower!"><img height="240" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-puB-PLXkiiI/UDNoF3FTOrI/AAAAAAAAAK4/VaCF1yQzE9Y/s320/From%252520the%252520Eiffel%252520Tower%252521.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">From the Eiffel Tower!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.861026,2.290477&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.861026,2.290477"><i>[Map]</i></a></td><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_IwpGUVZTfI/UDNoH-9utGI/AAAAAAAAALA/nIZYLh9TZcg/The%252520Seine%252521.jpg" title="The Seine!"><img height="240" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_IwpGUVZTfI/UDNoH-9utGI/AAAAAAAAALA/nIZYLh9TZcg/s320/The%252520Seine%252521.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">The Seine!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.862569,2.297087&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.862569,2.297087"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qmK5Klm3mCQ/UDNoJ2F51eI/AAAAAAAAALI/uqApz-ChDhg/Gardens%252520at%252520the%252520foot%252520of%252520the%252520tower..jpg" title="Gardens at the foot of the tower."><img height="240" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qmK5Klm3mCQ/UDNoJ2F51eI/AAAAAAAAALI/uqApz-ChDhg/s320/Gardens%252520at%252520the%252520foot%252520of%252520the%252520tower..jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Gardens at the foot of the tower.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.859081,2.295305&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.859081,2.295305"><i>[Map]</i></a></td><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1N2emVkDsCQ/UDNoLWa7xcI/AAAAAAAAALQ/qalaWdXH6wE/Jason%252520%252526%252520Karen%252520in%252520Paris%252521.jpg" title="Jason & Karen in Paris!"><img height="240" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1N2emVkDsCQ/UDNoLWa7xcI/AAAAAAAAALQ/qalaWdXH6wE/s320/Jason%252520%252526%252520Karen%252520in%252520Paris%252521.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Jason & Karen in Paris!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.858561,2.294500&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.858561,2.294500"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IjAJKhlliCU/UDNoNSdTvjI/AAAAAAAAALY/YxdqMTBh4gA/Amazing%252520gardens%252520in%252520Paris%252520from%252520the%252520Eiffel%252520Tower%252521.jpg" title="Amazing gardens in Paris from the Eiffel Tower!"><img height="240" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IjAJKhlliCU/UDNoNSdTvjI/AAAAAAAAALY/YxdqMTBh4gA/s320/Amazing%252520gardens%252520in%252520Paris%252520from%252520the%252520Eiffel%252520Tower%252521.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Amazing gardens in Paris from the Eiffel Tower!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.856996,2.296561&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.856996,2.296561"><i>[Map]</i></a></td><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MdPUf7ftO8s/UDNoO0Y4SfI/AAAAAAAAALg/rC-IMwf6gg0/Eiffel%252520Tower%252521.jpg" title="Eiffel Tower!"><img height="320" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MdPUf7ftO8s/UDNoO0Y4SfI/AAAAAAAAALg/rC-IMwf6gg0/s320/Eiffel%252520Tower%252521.jpg" width="240" /></a></td><td width="25%">Eiffel Tower!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.858613,2.294466&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.858613,2.294466"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DfcR1r1x-rI/UDNoQ-jNuuI/AAAAAAAAALo/TwgZ2Bffn8o/Jason%252520remaining%252520sane%252520on%252520the%252520River%252520Seine%252521.jpg" title="Jason remaining sane on the River Seine!"><img height="240" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DfcR1r1x-rI/UDNoQ-jNuuI/AAAAAAAAALo/TwgZ2Bffn8o/s320/Jason%252520remaining%252520sane%252520on%252520the%252520River%252520Seine%252521.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Jason remaining sane on the River Seine!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.863529,2.304125&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.863529,2.304125"><i>[Map]</i></a></td><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aU-2zU6Vbro/UDNoSLwD-YI/AAAAAAAAALw/9euv37TAHtY/A%252520beautiful%252520bridge%252520on%252520the%252520Seine..jpg" title="A beautiful bridge on the Seine."><img height="240" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aU-2zU6Vbro/UDNoSLwD-YI/AAAAAAAAALw/9euv37TAHtY/s320/A%252520beautiful%252520bridge%252520on%252520the%252520Seine..jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">A beautiful bridge on the Seine.<br />
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<tr><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O6miihH-4Sg/UDNoTm9DGEI/AAAAAAAAAL4/W1JPFUnQvXY/Pont%252520Alexandre%252520III.jpg" title="Pont Alexandre III"><img height="240" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O6miihH-4Sg/UDNoTm9DGEI/AAAAAAAAAL4/W1JPFUnQvXY/s320/Pont%252520Alexandre%252520III.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Pont Alexandre III<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.863839,2.313553&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.863839,2.313553"><i>[Map]</i></a></td><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6Bd80ekUSxc/UDNoVbKzNqI/AAAAAAAAAMA/KQ-2P-mPUgw/Paris%252520Orleans%252520Station%252520clock..jpg" title="Paris Orleans Station clock."><img height="240" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6Bd80ekUSxc/UDNoVbKzNqI/AAAAAAAAAMA/KQ-2P-mPUgw/s320/Paris%252520Orleans%252520Station%252520clock..jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Paris Orleans Station clock.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.860336,2.326309&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.860336,2.326309"><i>[Map]</i></a></td></tr>
<tr><td width="25%"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jMr8TXmnnVE/UDNoW2r_OzI/AAAAAAAAAMI/ECDCFegziTA/Contrasts%252520-%252520On%252520the%252520Seine%252521.jpg" title="Contrasts - On the Seine!"><img height="240" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jMr8TXmnnVE/UDNoW2r_OzI/AAAAAAAAAMI/ECDCFegziTA/s320/Contrasts%252520-%252520On%252520the%252520Seine%252521.jpg" width="320" /></a></td><td width="25%">Contrasts - On the Seine!<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/maps?ll=48.858546,2.333879&spn=0.002,0.002&t=h&q=48.858546,2.333879"><i>[Map]</i></a></td><td width="25%"><h2>
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fXv4WMBFyRc/UDNoYQmbRcI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/3mSpWpAb0e4/Gilded%252520Joan%252520of%252520Arc%252520statue..jpg" title="Gilded Joan of Arc statue."><img height="320" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fXv4WMBFyRc/UDNoYQmbRcI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/3mSpWpAb0e4/s320/Gilded%252520Joan%252520of%252520Arc%252520statue..jpg" width="240" /></a></h2>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934365677439063234.post-54589667657032198142012-07-10T05:31:00.000-07:002012-07-10T05:31:52.119-07:00Travel Fun!I want to share my love of travel with family and friends. <br />
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My love for travel began early in childhood. Even though I suffered badly from car sickness, I still looked forward to the new places I would see and the things I would soon experience when my parents mentioned we were "going for a drive". Those drives were anything from just a few hours long to weeks away on "church safaris" which would last a few weeks. Growing up in Melbourne meant that those adventures began in Victoria, then extended to NSW, Qld, SA and eventually Central Australia. I guess my love for travel has stemmed from my yearning to learn new things. My most memorable holiday was going to Ayers Rock (and climbing it), as a teenager. The excitement of flying in an aeroplane for the first time, seeing the underground caves in Cooper Pedy, the waterfalls at the base of the rock and sharing it all with my school friens was fantastic!<br />
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The excitement of travel is more than just going somewhere different. To me, it's as much about the planning, getting to the place and experiencing it and then meeting the people who live there, and along the way! I want to share these experiences with you, hence my blog "Planning, Places, People, Pleasure"!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10440033179437214970noreply@blogger.com0