Saturday, June 18, 2011

Day 2 in Rome

First to the Vatican city. We went to the museum where lots of statues, busts, tapestries and paintings are.












Then we saw the Sistine Chapel, where we were not allowed to take pictures. Next door is the actual Vatican church St peters Bascillica. The pita is here and this church houses all the bodies of former priest.









Outside everyone drinks holy water from the fountain. That's me!



Front view of the Vatican square.






Then we took a terrible mini bus ride to the San Ignazio church.
The big dark dome on the top of the picture is actually fake. It is painted to look like a dome but it is flat.


Next, the Pantheon






One of my favorite highlights in Rome was the Fontana de Trevino. It was even more awesome in person.



Ate lunch here. Chris had lasagna and I had spagetti with tomato sauce. This is the picture in there front window. All freshly made pasta.






Chris liked the signs in the subway. Watch out for your crotch people!



Next to the San Giovanni church on the south east side of Rome. Here are the steps that Jesus had walked on in Pontious Pilates temple. They were brought here later. People now pray and only go up on there knees. This is the churches front doors, pretty big!












Rode the Metro back and went to the Museum of Rome next. Chris wanted to take some funny pictures with statues. Got your nose!









Later on that night we went to the Spanish Steps. The hot hang out for people at night. Everything around the area is super expensive.






We walked home. This is the Gelateria we stopped at. The lady was rude, but the Gelato was awesome.









My first fun purchase. A Pasmina from Rome.




Location:Via Nazionale,Rome,Italy

Friday, June 17, 2011

Day 1 in Rome

Arrival in Fiumicino Airport and then a train ride to the Termini station in Rome. Found hotel after 20min of searching. Crazy ass drivers and heavy backpacks don't mix well. Hotel rooms nice. Couldn't figure out how to use the lights, turns out the card key needs to be in the slot by light switch when using. Next off to Ancient Rome!








The colosseum.










Arch de Constantine



The Forum









The Mamertine Prison




Trajeans Column


Victor Emmanuel Moment



Finally a chance to eat! Rick Steves recommended. We split a delicious pizza and Chris drank a beer!









First taste of Gelato! Superb!




Location:Via Nazionale,Rome,Italy

The Flight Days

Flying from Chicagoto Montrel and then Rome through AirCanada. TV screens on all the seats with free new movies on them! No customs anywhere and hassle free luggage handling due to Rick Steves carry on bag.











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Location:Via Nazionale,Rome,Italy

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

The Skinny on the Stays

Here is a look at all the places we are staying on our honeymoon on Italy and Switzerland.

This is in Rome. It is called Hotel Patria.




This is our next stop in Florence. This is a hostel called Plus Florence.




Our next stop is the romantic Venice. We are staying at a B & B called Casa Basseggio.




After Venice, we head to Milan. There we are staying at a hotel called The Best Hotel. We will be the judge if it holds up to the name or not.




Hooray, we head to Switzerland after this. Off to Zermatt! I adore this picture. We actually had a different hotel reservation, but it closed due to construction, so we go booked here at the Best Western Butterfly Hotel.




Headed to the Berner Oberland next. We will be staying in Lauterbrunnen, which means the city of many waterfalls. How romantic. Here we are staying in the Valley Hostel.




Up to Gimmelwald. Here we are high in the mountains with breathtaking views on all sides. We are staying in a home that has a private attachment where the guest stay. They only have one room and we occupy it, so needless to say it should be quiet. This place is called Leisi's Heart Place.




Our last stay will be in Luzern. This place is called ETAP Luzern.




It's kind of crazy that all the places in Italy look very similar. No need for lawn mowers there. It's wall to wall. I can't wait for the cute little buildings of Switzerland. I am also eager to see all the gnomes.

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Location:Farley, Iowa

Timeout in the Window




It doesn't get any better than sitting in a window on a beautiful Spring morning! Cows in background.

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Location:Holy Cross, Iowa

Wedding Make-up





I absolutely love this bridal make-up and the photography to capture it.

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Location:Holy Cross, Iowa