Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Butcher

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

Because the Lx3 has almost no zoom, I exchanged the camera for a Panasonic Fz35 upon our return. I can see I will need to order another Lx3 and travel with both. These inside shots with no flash can’t be … Continue reading →

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The Marketplace

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

You never know when you’re going to get “a shot”. This image is one of my favorites. This picture just goes to show that teenagers are the same the world over. Even though it’s only ten am, it would appear … Continue reading →

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Barcelona, Spain

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

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Home of the MotoGuzzi

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

The home of Western Civilization is also the home of MotoGuzzi. I’ve mentioned the make a couple of times already. While I can’t say I saw a “goose” on every street corner,  I certainly saw a good deal more of … Continue reading →

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Dinner in Rome

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

We drove up the seaside to Lido di Ostia. From this coastal town we took a rather unusual route back to our hotel. It was like a direct expressway to Rome only you couldn’t get off until you got to … Continue reading →

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The Mediterranean

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

Was it something I said? Yes it was late October but I thought there would be a few more people. Really, it was a beach pretty much like any other beach. Still, the warm sand beneath your “tootsies” felt great. … Continue reading →

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Show Me the Med!

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

We have been blessed in our travels. I have heard countless stories of bad weather really fouling up the best of plans. The locals said they had a lot more rain than usual this year. Our short stay in Italy … Continue reading →

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What a Day!

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

Yes, it was a lovely day. It was sort of like living in a post card. A European post card. No rush, no hustle, we just took our time taking in all Castel Gandolfo had to offer. Out of the … Continue reading →

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Real Italian Pizza!

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

It’s one of the many things I love about Sharon. We are not eating at the Ritz. There’s no alcohol in that bottle and yet she is happy just to be with me! Well, she’s happier just to be with … Continue reading →

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Vespa In Italy

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Chris Sorlie

I must confess, even though I am an experienced motorcyclist, the first twenty minutes on the Vespa 300 were pretty scary. This is no false humility or a backhanded way of slipping in some bravado. I was terrified! The cobblestones … Continue reading →

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