2005 – Sightseers' Delight

ABH: Commandments rule bucked in Barrow

November 16, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Four months after Barrow County paid $150,000 in legal fees and agreed to take down a Ten Commandments display to end an American Civil Liberties Union-backed lawsuit, other copies of the Judeo-Christian doctrine were hanging in a public part of the same courthouse this week.

Nov. 12, 2005: Day 8 in the Old Country

November 12, 2005 Todd DeFeo

The Tuscan countryside is really pretty — a lot of rolling hills and houses built on the hills.

Nov. 11, 2005: Day 7 in the Old Country

November 11, 2005 Todd DeFeo

On a whim, we headed to Pisa today to see none other than the leaning tower.

Nov. 10, 2005: Day 6 in the Old Country

November 11, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Venice is famous for its series of canals that connect the various parts of the city.

Nov. 9, 2005: Day 5 in the Old Country

November 10, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Travelers from around the world take time to admire the artwork on display — including pieces from Botticelli, da Vinci and Michelangelo.

Nov. 8, 2005: Day 4 in the Old Country (Part III)

November 9, 2005 Todd DeFeo

Like any good tourist in Rome, we made to trip to the city’s 2,000-year-old ruins. It was quite a sight to see.

Nov. 8, 2005: Day 4 in the Old Country (Part II)

November 8, 2005 Todd DeFeo

As a student of history, I couldn’t help but be in awe of Vatican City’s direct link to modern day religion.

Nov. 8, 2005: Day 4 in the Old Country

November 8, 2005 Todd DeFeo

What strikes me about European train travel, when compared to that in America, is how well-used trains are.

Nov. 7, 2005: Day 3 in the Old Country (Part II)

November 7, 2005 Todd DeFeo

The meals here are not only amazing, they’re quite large.

Nov. 7, 2005: Day 3 in the Old Country

November 7, 2005 Todd DeFeo

The paintings inside the churches are amazing. It’s amazing to think of people painting on the domes ceilings 600 years ago (give or take a few years).