I T A L Y

The world is a book

And those who dont travel

Read only one page

-St Augustine

A culturally rich and veritable playground, full of historical and artistic treasures… Italy is one of the most alluring countries in the world to explore. We have had several opportunities and it is where we were given some fantastic advice. Applicable in a myriad of situations, our driver from Naples, driving us to magnificent Positano along the Amalfi Coast said:
“About the food. It is all the same, and it is all good. Just decide where you want to sit.”

One day we rented our own motor boat, and toured along the magnificent Amalfi coast by ourselves, studying the amazing architecture that clings to the cliffs - an amazing perspective.

a cafe and beach accessible only by boat

The following day, we hiked "The Pathway of the Gods" high above Positano for the opposite perspective and a magnificent view of the area as well.

A local farmer who lived nearby. Lemons and Olives are common crops in the area.

Michaelangelo's Frescos at The Sistine Chapel - ELL - 2022

Medici Chapels at the Basilica di San Lorenzo

Michaelangelo's sketches found in 1976 - Medici Chapels at the Basilica di San Lorenzo - Florence - 2018

Our niece Torey and Ihsan - 5/26/18 - Tuscany - Photo by:

Palio di Siena - Italy's most famous mideivil horse race. In late May 2018 We literally stumbled into the Corteo Storico - which selects the final horses to run in the famed race. We were all riveted.