Canada
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Rome 6.21.2007
Early morning, Saint Peter’s Basilica is mobbed with tourists, so instead we explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. theyweretasty
Rome 6.20.2007
Exploring expensive Rome, we visit Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, and beyond! theyweretasty
Florence to Rome 6.19.2007
Train form Florence to Rome, we get separated, reunited, lost together, and find the hotel before an affordable dinner of Roman Chinese food. theyweretasty
Florence 6.18.2007
Exploring Piazzale degli Uffizi, cross the Arno River via Ponte Vechio, get blessed at San Miniato Al Monte, and sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo. theyweretasty
Pisa to Florence 6.17.2007
Unforgettable day, we visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa before taking a train to see the Florence Cathedral Duomo, Belltower, and Baptisery. theyweretasty
Nice to Pisa, ITALY 6.16.2007
Leaving Nice, France for Pisa, Italy where we enjoy a pricey dinner and walk the bustling Arno River front during the wild Luminaria festival. theyweretasty
Italy
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Nice 6.15.2007
A rainy morning in Nice, the weather clears, we attempt St. Nicholas’ Cathedral again, and buy train tickets to Pisa, Italy for the next day. theyweretasty
Nice 6.14.2007
First morning in Nice, we sleep late and later walk the Promenade des Anglais to the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas to find it closed. theyweretasty
Marseilles to Nice 6.13.2007
From Marseilles to Nice by train, we find a hotel with a Mediterranean view, and go for an interesting night walk along the Promenade des Anglais. theyweretasty
Marseilles 6.12.2007
First morning in Marseilles and Vieux Port, after breakfast we explore a Monoprix, switch hotels, tour Il d’If, and walk to Palais Longchamp. theyweretasty
France
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Barcelona to Marseilles, FRANCE 6.11.2007
Change of plans, we leave Barcelona’s La Rambla to travel by train to Marseilles and stay in a swanky room with a view of Vieux Port at sunset. theyweretsasy
Salou to Barcelona 6.10.2007
Breakfast in Salou, we ride the train back to Barcelona, but too late to explore much other than La Rambla, so we enjoy some burgers and pints. theyweretasty