Italy & Greece - 2008 - Rome is where our journey begins
The Beginning. Traveling from Phoenix to Rome was 16 hours of flying time & total travel time of about 26 hours. We were so glad to finally arrive at our hotel, The Star Metropole. The next day was spent getting our bearings & checking out Rome. Later we met our group & leader, Michelle & set our schedule for the next day. Michelle & Francesco start us out at The Forum. Next we tour the Colosseum, the surrounding area including Cesaer's Palace, visit the famous Spanish Steps & the square where there is an art show taking place. Later we board the bus for a trip to "St Paul Outside the Wall" (cathedral). Monday begins with a tour of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel , St Peter's Basilica & St Peter's Square.
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A sunrise escorted us out of Phoenix on our way to Italy & Greece for the trip of a lifetime. Four years in the making, it was more than worth all our struggles. The people we met and shared a month of our lives with will remain the most memorable part of the trip. To all of you, we wish you well & many more trips on your horizon.
Cathy Wendland
on November 10, 2008The girls of JR McDade are very impressed and wish we could have been there with you two. We're waiting to hear when the photo viewing and pizza party will be!