Globetrotting 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.
Globetrotting 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.
Globetrotting 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.
Globetrotting 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.
Globetrotting 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.
Globetrotting 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.
Globetrotting 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.
Globetrotting 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.
Globetrotting 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).
Globetrotting Nov. 6, 2005: Day 2 in the Old Country November 6, 2005 Todd DeFeo It’s pretty amazing to walk around town in the shadows of 600 year old buildings.