Day Three of Italy: Naked and Beautiful Florence

Day Three of Italy: Naked and Beautiful Florence

We awoke early on day three of our Italian vacation. After breakfast in our hotel room, including a great cup of cappuccino brought to our room by Paolo, one of the hotel staff, we headed for our 8:30 appointment to see David. We had been warned about the lines at the...
Day Four of Italy: Artfully Done

Day Four of Italy: Artfully Done

It was Friday of our trip, and we woke up and had breakfast in the hotel dining room at 8:00 am. The dining room was small, fitting only about four tables, but people ate in the sitting room as well. The hotel served croissants, yogurt, fruit, cappuccino, cheese, and...
Day 11 of Italy: Disappointments and Delays

Day 11 of Italy: Disappointments and Delays

The final day of our trip to Italy was full of disappointments and delays. Our five-star hotel experience fizzled out with a so-so breakfast in a very crowded room delivered by a waitstaff that looked annoyed to be there. I reserved a driver to take us to the Malpensa...