Italy

[ Aug.2022 ] We took a walk around Island of Ortigia, the old town of Syracuse, a historic town in Sicily, Italy. According to the guidebook, the Duomo and its square seemed to be the…

[October 2021] We went to a town called Vercelli in Piedmont, northern Italy. Apparently this is the capital of rice in Europe. Certainly, when we were walking in the town, there was a rice shop….

[Oct. 2021] Soon after we started staying in Seregno, a small town in Lombardy, Italy, we noticed a sign that announced an outdoor piano concert. It said they would light candles and include some dances….

[Sept. 2021] On the second day in Florence, Italy, I was planning to go to Piazzale Michelangelo, which is famous as a scenic spot, and see the sun set. However, when I drank the pink…

[Sept. 2021] One of the famous places in Florence, Italy, that we have never visited was Palazzo Vecchio. So this time, we decided to visit there and made a reservation in advance. As part of…

[Sept. 2021] On the first day in Florence, Italy, we stayed in our hotel in the afternoon until it became dark. That was because there was a terrible storm in the afternoon. It was unbelievable…

[Sept. 2021] After having the first wonderful meal in Florence, Italy, even though we were full and drowsy, we hurried to visit the baptistery of the Duomo, which we had reserved. I’ve seen the Duomo…

[Nov. 2009] After enjoying the fantastic scenery in San Marino, a small country in Italy, we decided to stay overnight in Parma on the way back to Milan. It takes about two and a half…

[ Apr.2010 ] We spent the night at a strange resort hotel on the outskirts of Santa Clara, Cuba. After breakfast at the restaurant at the end of the porch where many cats were hanging…