Beautifully different

I don't love the unknown of other cultures,

and there was plenty that I wasn't expecting when we spent

10 days in Italy. I had not researched anything, so the fact

that Cathedrals drew the biggest tourist attraction was a wonderful treat.

Anyone wearing tank tops or shorts, had to cover up, to enter any of these

Cathedrals. So the scarf vender's made good money at these locations.

I wanted to know the purpose behind each emblem or design,

and the detailed beauty was overwhelming. It struck me that the beauty

within the walls, was massive, but nothing compared to what

God would want from the walls of our soul.

We ask locals about the best place to eat. We were surprised

that what we experienced, did not have the flavor of our

American /Italian food. We were never offered pesto dip with

the bread,(not sure they used garlic) the salad was basic lettuce, tomato, carrots

in all 5 cities, and we were to make our dressing from

Olive oil and balsamic Vinegar. I loved the pizza.

Breakfast blew us away. There were more desserts offered

each morning, than in a Luby's Cafeteria line.

Cereal spoons were always Tablespoons. We needed to

specify "No fizz, No gas or No bubbles", when ordering water.

It seemed we waited 30 minutes for our check

in very restaurant.

This was our Lido/Venice breakfast view.

We used the train to travel from Rome, to

Florence, to Venice, to Naples, then the ferry to

Capri. The train had no trouble staying on schedule.

I think that the time at each connecting station

may have been 3 minutes. When time to get off, you don't

fiddle around. Trying to take pictures of the beautiful

country side, at the speed we went, seemed futile.

I think this statue was outside of the Venice train station.

This beach was down the hill from our hotel, in Capri.

Beaches were rare on the island. Marcus rented a scooter, and

that was our way to enjoy the beauty of Capri.

If we need to stop at a restroom, it was usually a pay toilet,

and the commode seat, was optional, hanging on the wall.

It was a wonderful experience and adventure.

I love that Marcus found hotels off the beaten path.

I just wish the pictures reflected the true beauty.