Category Archives: Travel

 One of our few rainy days found us in Assisi, joining the squelch of tourists paying homage to St. Francis in ponchos and umbrellas. Even the birds tried to stay out of the rain, sparrows hopping underneath outdoor tables, pecking … Continue reading →

As we hit Orvieto, the Umbrian city closest to Rome, Italy was playing a World Cup soccer game.  The streets were empty, but we could hear the play-by-play of the game echoing down the narrow cobblestoned streets from every direction. … Continue reading →

We're back in Canada now, visiting family in Ontario, but over the next few days I'll catch you up on our final days in Italy.Our apartment in Rome was just a few steps from Campo di Fiori, home to a … Continue reading →

I first discovered Baladin beer when visiting the massive Eataly store in Turin.  When my friend Dwight Stanford let me know there was a Baladin pub in Rome, we just had to make the pilgrimage.  Baladin is an Italian artisanal … Continue reading →

We have been in Rome for five days already.  We decided that we were not going to push ourselves to do too much, especially as it is very hot and humid, so we are living like Romans.  Do a little … Continue reading →

Ah, Roma, the eternal city.  They say all roads lead to Rome.  For us, when we are here, all roads lead to cappuccini and brioches. We arrived from Palermo without incident, but then had a slight glitch when the car … Continue reading →