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HUGE thunder storm overnight so not much sleep, stayed in bed late, hung around campsite then went into Venice for Spritz, pasta, coffee and lots more walking.

HUGE thunder storm overnight so not much sleep, stayed in bed late, hung around campsite then went into Venice for Spritz, pasta, coffee and lots more walking. Geez Louise! What a bloody night! So, Chris and I turned into our little tent/camp beds at a reasonable time, tired and ready to...

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Chris and Emily on June 20, 2009 from Venice, Italy

from the travel blog: Europe 2009

HOT day in Venice, San Marco square, the basilica, Rialto Bridge and back to the campsite for a swim.

Oh my god! It is HOT here in Venice, I am melting. Actually, I am sweating to death, that’s what I’m doing. It’s like you’ve just stepped out of the shower, that horrible, humid, hot, sweaty heat. Aaaaarrrghhhh. Our first nights sleep was… interesting. We fell into a deep sleep to...

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Chris and Emily on June 19, 2009 from Venice, Italy

from the travel blog: Europe 2009

Vatican City and final day in Rome (by Trevor)

Our last day in Rome was a full one. We got up early to head to the Vatican, it opened at 8:30 so we wanted to be there by 8, so our plan was to leave by 7:30. Well, we didnt end up leaving until 8 and we decided to take the bus, because our hostel employee guy, Justin, said that it was faster...

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Trevor and Amber on June 16, 2009 from Rome, Italy

from the travel blog: Europe Trip

Day Trip to Pompei (by Trevor)

We got up super early (6 am) to be at the train station by 7 to take the 3 hour train to Pompei. At 6 in the morning, it still felt like 25 C. Of course the window was shut again thanks to our favorite roommate. We made it to Pompei and made our way to the 'old city' where the ruins were. the...

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Trevor and Amber on June 15, 2009 from Pompei, Italy

from the travel blog: Europe Trip

Rome Days 2 and 3 by Amber

Our morning started with a hunt for a company to take us on a guided bike tour through Rome, sounds easy I know but it kind of felt like a wild goose hunt but we eventually found one and booked it for tomorrow morning. We then headed for the colleseam, it is absolutly amazing to see a building...

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Trevor and Amber on June 13, 2009 from Rome, Italy

from the travel blog: Europe Trip

1st Day in Rome (by Trevor)

This has started as the worst day of our trip so far. We woke up and packed no problem and headed for the station. But first we wanted to take out cash. So Amber went to the machine, but it only took credit cards and we didn't want to do a cash advance. Meanwhile I was lookin at the departure...

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Trevor and Amber on June 12, 2009 from Rome, Italy

from the travel blog: Europe Trip

Summer's Beginning

After a very tearful goodbye to our family, Madeline, some other friends, and I hopped on a train to Naples. Madeline and I left our friends on the train because they were headed to Rome. It was really sad to leave them. We both cried quite a bit that day. But I decided not to cry anymore,...

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kalib on June 10, 2009 from Sorrento, Italy

from the travel blog: Guido Watch '09

Cinque Terra (by Trevor)

We were told by a few different people that we should come here. It wasn't on our original list, but we are really glad we came. We left Venice, early Wednesday morning. I thought I had calculated enough time for us to get to the train station, but first our water bus was late (they were...

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Trevor and Amber on June 10, 2009 from Riomaggiore, Italy

from the travel blog: Europe Trip

Venice (by Amber)

Well we have arrived in Venice or Venezia and it truly is beautiful. It is such an odd concept to see so many buildings so close to the water and I can't help but to think what happens if the water level rises even slightly. I did read In The book that flooding is a common occurance. As we...

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Trevor and Amber on June 8, 2009 from Venice, Italy

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Sicilia

I woke up bright and early to catch the bus to Sicily Friday morning. We took over almost every seat! The countryside was beautiful. It didn't get dry until we were in Sicily. I was suprised by the amount of green. But there are cacti everywhere, as well as olive trees and old, stone farm...

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kalib on June 3, 2009 from Taormina, Italy

from the travel blog: Guido Watch '09

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