2025 Europe Trip Overview
Randy and I had been talking about going to visit Jeremy in Ireland for several years and finally made it happen this summer! While we were over there, we decided Read more…
Day 24: Petrín Hill, Prague Castle Complex (Prague)
Well, today is our last day of sight seeing. We started with breakfast at the Fat Cat, just across the street from the apartment. Thankfully, the rain mostly held off Read more…
Day 23: Havel Market, Wenceslas Square, Underground Tour (Prague)
Jeremy met up with his online gaming friend, Kiara, for the day, while Randy and I explored Prague on our own. First, we walked to Havel Market. After eating so Read more…
Day 22: Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square, Dancing House, Charles Bridge (Prague)
We took the Leonardo Express train to the airport and then flew to Prague. I had arranged a transfer to our lodging at 7 Tales Apartments, so there was a Read more…
Day 21: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel (Rome, Italy)
We did an audio tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and paid extra to go up into the dome, since it was highly recommended on Trip Advisor reviews. The Basilica was Read more…
Day 20: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Aventine Hill, Trastevere (Rome, Italy)
We did a guided tour for the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Our group’s original guide couldn’t make it for some reason, so we had a substitute named Paolo. He was Read more…
Day 19: Mamertinum Prison, Vittoriano, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps (Rome, Italy)
After taking the water taxi back to the train station in Venice, we rode about 4 hours to Rome and checked into Hotel Marcantonio, an easy 5 minute walk from Read more…
Day 18: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Di Vinci Musuem, Gondola Ride (Venice, Italy)
Randy was in charge of the Venice itinerary and booked a guided tour of the St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. We walked around the area a bit then found Read more…
Day 17: Venice, Italy
Randy escorted Marissa to the metro station about 10 minutes away so she could get to the airport for her flight back to MO. Then, Randy, Jeremy and I checked Read more…
Day 16: Cathedral of Santa Maria, Uffizi Gallery (Florence, Italy)
We got to the Cathedral of Santa Maria about 30 minutes before it opened and the line was already huge. We decided to walk around to see some other sights Read more…