Two Schools of Thought

If I may digress from previous blogs about Italy, I have an inspirational message to share.
This is my Mother:
Correction. This is my Mother, quite in her element. For as long as I can remember, there have been large (and small) four-legged creatures roaming our property in the suburbs of Chicago. In other words, yes, I was the girl who grew up with a pony (and...

Dividing Florence is the Arno River, you have heard me talk about this before. The other side, opposite from where I live, is called Oltrarno meaning simply 'across the river.' This is definitely the more authentic side of Florence. There are not as...

Venice. Venice! So much to say before I even tap into Venice. But one more time. VENICE!
Ok, rewind. During my college days, (I could follow this phrase up with so many thoughts and ideas, but college was college and I'll leave it at that), I had a very good friend, Kyle. Kyle was my buddy from freshman year until he left Eastern to join...

I decided that while living in Italy certain cities and sights would not escape my visit. One of these cities was Rome. Naturally, I planned my trip a few days before I decided to leave.
Upon what I have heard through others who had been to Rome, it really can't be done in one day. After I made a list of all the places I wanted to visit, I determined one day would not be enough. This had to be an overnight excursion....