Our second day in Rome was a busy one, with lots of sites to see and only one day to see them before leaving on our Mediterranean cruise. We got an easy start around 9 AM with coffee and pastries at the bar down the street from our hotel and then booked a taxi with …
A Visit to the Vatican
Or, that time I tried to burn down our hotel. Our first day in Rome was a HOT one. We sweated our way through the Vatican, which shouldn’t have been a surprise given that the day started off with a bang. Well, actually it was more like a burst of smoke and then shooting flames. …
Hi-Ho, Hi-HO, It’s Off to Rome We Go!
On Getting There and BEING There It’s that time! After almost a year of planning I embarked on my inaugural trip as Red Shoe Worldview! My red shoes took me on a spectacular adventure in Europe, which began in Rome. Italy has long held the #1 spot on my “I Wanna Go There” list. My …
Marriage and the Art of Packing
“There are two types of travelers . . . those who organize and pack ahead of time, and those who throw everything into a suitcase the night before the trip. And these two marry each other.” -No idea who said it, but they were very very smart Next week we leave for Rome. It is …
Come See the World with Me!
When I was a kid, going on vacation meant one of two things – either going camping or to Oklahoma & Texas to visit family. I cherish the time I spent as a kid with my extended family and have so many amazing memories of those trips. That’s where I learned to water ski, swam …