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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).

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.

Nov. 5, 2005: Day 1 in the Old Country

November 5, 2005 Todd DeFeo

We just returned from a pretty amazing day out in Florence. The night wrapped up with an amazing dinner at Vecchia Bettola

Italy Bound

November 2, 2005 Todd DeFeo

In less than 24 hours, I will be Italy bound. Check back in about two weeks to see pictures of my journey.

Digging for the meaning of life

December 8, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Life, it seems, is filled with unanswered questions. Case in point: “What is our purpose here on Earth?”

It’s not just about the gambling

October 13, 2004 Todd DeFeo

The crowd around my friend stood up; the noise level rose as the crowd started cheering for their favorite horses, making their way around the final curve and into the home stretch.