On The Road

OnTheRoadCROATIA – 2016 – Canon 50D

After spending a beautiful day in Serbia, we returned to Croatia. It was dark when we arrived in Zagreb, but we did see this beautiful sunset as we headed west towards Zagreb, Croatia.

Beautiful Countryside

BeautifulCountrysideAlanno, Italy – 2016 – iPhone

Craig’s barber’s (in Rome) daughter and her husband run a beautiful hotel and restaurant, Villa Alessandra, here in Alanno, Italy. The setting is beautiful, picturesque! When I think of getting away from the world, the busy city, life, one of the places I think of is Alanno!

Pescara to Rome

PescaraRomeCocullo, Italy – 2016 – iPhone

One of my favorite drives, in the whole world, is the road from Rome to Pescara! I counted how many tunnels there are many years ago, but I have since forgotten, about 20ish, I think! The best thing is that you are on as many bridges, if not more! As you come out of a tunnel you are up high on a bridge and you can see some of the most beautiful scenery! Lush green everywhere, beautiful farmlands, gorgeous countryside, but my favorite are the little villages nestled into the mountainsides or sitting on a pinnacle high above the world below. Of course, they were originally built high up for protection but, today they stand as monuments to a vast array of history! This day we took the same road, but this time in the opposite direction from Pescara to Rome, not as good because you miss one of my favorite villages, but still fun and enjoyable!

Relaxing Thru The Tunnel

RelaxingThruTunnelCocullo, Italy – 2016 – iPhone

One of the many tunnels we went thru on the road to Rome! Tunnels are fun, but you don’t want to hold you breath while going thru this one, 2 1/2 miles!

Welcome May

WelcomeMayGuidonia, Italia – 2016 – Canon 50D

After having a wonderful evening with friends, we were preparing for bed when we heard fireworks, apparently to welcome in May or maybe they were welcoming the Pacini’s to ‘ROMA’?

Thru The Trees

ThruTreesRome, Italy – 2016 – iPhone

We were blessed to be with dear friends and have a beautiful sunset as we spent time together!

Leaning Tower of Pisa

LeaningTowerOfPisa

Pisa, Italy – 2016 – iPhone

It’s always fun to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa!  I tried to go up it once, but as you can see there aren’t many railings around the outside edge and when you are on the side that tips down it is a very strange feeling!  I tried, failed, but tried!  My stomach got the best of me!