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                                                Entry into the town - only resident vehicles allowed!

Departure Rome and on to Dozza

Staying at a Farm/Vineyard just below the medieval Village of…

It's out last day on the farm :( sad faces.

 – Dozza festival in evening We'll be going with out host family.

Another AMAZING Italian breakfast fresh fruit, just made ricotta cheese, cereals, fresh bread and nutella, oh I forgot to mention – ESPRESSO As I sit here an work today the room fills with the smell of freshly baked bread and the girls chatting like girls in Italian. It’s such a peaceful, happy place here in Dozza. I could call it my 3rd home. If I said 2nd my…

Perched on a hill overlooking the valley of the river Sellustra, surrounded by vineyards, Dozza is a medieval village just a short 35 minutes from Bologna.  Dizza sits on the border between Emilia and Romagna, classified as one of the “100 most beautiful borghi(historic villages) of Italy.”



I hiked to the small town through farm land and up a steep path to discover Dozza. About 15 minutes tops to get…

 

Called 1030a spoke with woman. Green Line tours. Ph..  39 064827480.  She advised 130p pickup in lobby for tour. They were there just a few mins after 130pm

Vatican city is separate from Italy. The Pope rules it.  Unfortunately he was not in the area the day we toured. We were told her was up in the North Country visiting his…

ROME in 2 DAYS - were to start.

Well the Best Western offered a full American breakfast that was included so we started here .Breakfast was good! They offered crossaints butter & james, breads, meat & cheese and the coffee was ESPRESSO with steamed milk - omg so good!

Off to the Colosseum today. It’s a beautiful sunny day in Rome.

Today we ventured off on foot to the…

Alittle on where were are staying: between Montmartre and the Batignoles. In WALKING DISTANCE of Abesses (10min), Pigalle (10min), Sacré Coeur (15min), The St Ouen flea market (15min) Opera with…

First Day in Paris - June 17

nous visitons le champs eylsees et arc d trimph aujourd'hui



The walk to la Fourche station was a few minutes. Very convenient.…

n to Paris via St Pancras station.  Note. This station is huge watch for International gates. It's a bit confusing. You must be through  security  30 mins prior to departure or you can't board. Luggage is your problem to get In abd off the trains so pack light. We didn't lol but its ok. We made it work. Btw. Most tube…

Last day in London

We slept in and set out early afternoon for a  delicious lunch and the a treat for the last night in the big city. show WICKED.

We're pretty tired between the shopping and walking 8+ miles a day, I need a…

just amazing architecture

June 14 – Day 4

                             Today it's about HISTORY and the JEWELS.



Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as…

View from the London Eye

We're off…

ROYALTY - The Queens birthday celebration and Trooping the Colours

An early day as 1000s of people are expected today at St James Park and the Mall near Buckingham Palace



Tube to St James Park  .×× well half way as the 2 lines were down that we needed to take at our connecting tube stop . We improvised and hopped on a double decker. I'd your not sure where to…