Trevi Fountain don't lie

Ah Venice. We're dawning the backpacks once again and heading back to the boot shaped country we love. Three years ago, we spent some amazing times in the Cinque Terre, Rome, Pompeii, Naples. This time we'll be celebrating 15 years of marriage and won't have the kids so we're classing things up and heading to Venice. Ah Venice, I agree Indy. Experts are saying if you want to see Venice, best to go in the next 10 years. The world's most beautiful city has been eroding for decades but still manages to draw millions a year. Venice, a city that can be trodden across in a quick hour, still has some 450 bridges allowing the masses to steer clear of the centuries of slurry flowing underneath. While some see stinky slurry most see history and culture which is why they're willing to pay $150 for a 4o minute Gondola ride, among other things. We've already booked our hotel and are quite excited as it's currently the top Venice hotel on Trip advisor and many other review sights. Plus, the price is reasonable... for Venice standards. More on Venice in the months to come!

We decided on Spring Break because next summer's Olympics are officially a black hole, sucking all available flights right off the grid. So yeah, if you were planning to fly to Europe next summer, be prepared to pay through the roof or fly into Tibet and cab to London. Speaking of London, we're stopping by at the end of the trip spending 2 nights and time at The British Museum, St Paul's Cathedral, WestMinister Abbey plus many moonlit hours walking along the Thames giggling and squeezing each other's bums -as lovers do. Angie just said "we're not doing that" so I guess the squeezing will be giggle free. Classy squeezing it is.

So, London will end things off and Venice will sandwich the experience but we're kicking things off in Rome March 12! In some twisted act of fate we missed out on The Forum last trip so we'll check that out - including everything Julius Caesar (I have a bit of a fascination with the guy). We also hope to check out The Appian Way and Catacombs. Mostly though, as with all places, we plan to wander through slowly sipping coffee, licking gelato and munching on pizza done right.

We'll be periodically posting pics, links and our thoughts here and there over the next several months leading up to March 11! 3 years ago I stood with my back to the Trevi fountain and tossed in all my coins. Can't wait to return!

John