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Italy Part Ten - Going Home - Final Thoughts
We travel home, satisfied, tired, and yet sad to leave. In this post, read my final thoughts about the trip, including details I could not otherwise express.

M. W. Upham
Jan 2111 min read


Italy Part Nine - Venice
We spend the day walking around Venice, the colorful island city with beautiful glass and masks.

M. W. Upham
Jan 137 min read


Italy Part Seven - The Statue of David - Florence
We arrive in Florence after a beautiful train ride. Seeing the Statue of David exceeded my expectations and left me breathless.

M. W. Upham
Dec 23, 202511 min read


Italy Part Six - Capri Island - Sorrento
We take a quick trip to Capri Island and enjoy the beautiful garden and view that it offers.

M. W. Upham
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Italy Part Five - Turuziello Farm Tour - Sorrento
We enjoy a tour of the beautiful Turuziello family farms, learning about limoncello, cheese, olive oil, and pizza making.

M. W. Upham
Dec 9, 20257 min read


Italy Part Four - Pompeii - Sorrento
We say goodbye to Rome and take a beautiful train ride to Sorrento, where we travel through the ancient ruins of Pompeii.

M. W. Upham
Nov 25, 202513 min read


Italy Part Three - The Colosseum, The Pantheon, Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome
We continue exploring Rome on foot, touring the Colosseum before visiting the Pantheon and the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

M. W. Upham
Nov 6, 20258 min read


Italy Part Two - The Vatican - Rome
On the second day in Rome, the Uphams explore the Vatican. Where we see wondrous delights, timeless artwork, and learn quickly that marble is tough on the toes.

M. W. Upham
Oct 30, 202512 min read


Italy Part One - Lupa, The Trevi Fountain - Rome
The Uphams land in Italy, exploring Rome by foot and visiting the Trevi Fountain.

M. W. Upham
Oct 16, 20255 min read
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