Nearly two full weeks after we first set out for Italy, Ann Taylor and I are finally home in Brooklyn. Our journey back to the States started with more excitement than we had planned, as we awoke to several e-mails from Delta, informing us of a change in our return flight time. After a few…
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Honeymoon Day 12: Savoring Rome
I can hardly believe that after nearly two weeks in Italy, today is our last day before heading home. To pick up where the last post left off, yesterday evening started with a drink at Le Grand Bar in the lobby of our hotel. The atmosphere was fantastic, which can be especially attributed to the…
Honeymoon Day 11: Eating Italy
After yesterday’s long day in Vatican City, I decided that it was time to crank up the romance on our honeymoon. As a special treat, I took Ann Taylor to the Testaccio neighborhood in Rome to visit a graveyard, a slaughterhouse and to eat lunch in the middle of a 2,000 year-old garbage dump. Actually,…
Honeymoon Day 10: Vatican City
Halfway through our week in Rome, it was time to visit His Holiness and the Vatican City State. With a 6:15am wake-up call, this was the earliest morning of our trip, and we enjoyed a full breakfast at the hotel before setting off. The weather app on my iPhone displayed a forecast of 99 degrees…
Honeymoon Day 9: Restful Rome
After a full day on Monday, we decided to take it easy on Tuesday and enjoy Rome at our own pace. The orientation that we received through the ancient and classical tours was incredibly helpful, but today’s tour focused on our hotel room, as we slept until almost 11am. Once we were dressed, we made…
Honeymoon Day 8: Ancient and Classical Rome
When planning our time in Rome, Ann Taylor and I recognized that the city is far too large to explore on our own, and that, without a guide, our orientation would focus on the gelaterias and pizzerias within walking distance of our hotel. Having experienced a few different types of European city tours — car,…
Honeymoon Day 7: When in Rome
After one amazing week in Sorrento, Ann Taylor and I packed our bags and made our way up to The Eternal City. As expected, it was sad to leave the Hotel Bristol after such a fun visit, and we heard many “congratulations!” upon checking out. Aside from the omnipresent 80s American pop, one of the…
Honeymoon Day 6: Relaxing in Sorrento
It’s hard to believe that today is our last full day in Sorrento, but we were determined to make the most of it … starting by sleeping until 11am. After three early mornings — Capri, the cooking course, and Pompeii — it was time to enjoy the restful part of our honeymoon. With no activities…
Honeymoon Day 5: Visiting Pompei
After a relaxing afternoon, the fourth day of our honeymoon wrapped up with a stroll back through Sorrento and dinner at Bar Syrenuse, located in Piazza Tasso, the main square of Sorrento. It’s a great location for people-watching, because the city closes the plaza to vehicular traffic around 8pm. Ann Taylor and I both ordered…
Honeymoon Day 4: A Taste of Sorrento
Mangia! On our third full day in Sorrento, we decided that after several amazing meals, it was time to try our hand in the kitchen. After another early start, we enjoyed a forty-five minute walk to “Villa Ida”, an estate owned by the descendants of a noble Sorrento family. The grounds were gorgeous, with some…