European interlude

Bella Italia!
Just a week--starting with three days in Venezia

delivery boat

millefeuille glass

new toilet seat, anyone?

Up a hill, think human bird cage

And on to Umbria.   First stop; Gubbio

view from the top

 Then Perugia!

Sisters in gluttony, Perugia

Estruscan arch and walls

Those clever Etruscans (200 BC!)


















So many elaborate churches

loved these round style stained glass

Memorable midday meal in Spoleto. No menu. Many courses. The lady cook at right urging, "Manga, manga!"

Tom, hanging out with his fellow hams

Above, in Norcia--the pork and truffle capital of Italy

Over the top Orvieto cathedral

 Umbria view, sigh

Tom and Margaret

Best coffee ever

Tom asked if they had some parmesan….

In Rome, very briefly, before flying out.
Arrivederci Italia!