Tag Archives: Mediterranean Vacation

The Outdoor Market in Nice, France

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Steve

During a brief visit to Nice, France, I visited an outdoor market with a plethora of fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, soaps, and souvenirs. I purchased four bars of soap with wonderful fragrances and then left the soap on the bus. … Continue reading →

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Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Steve

The Piazza della Signoria is the location of the Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) which dates back to the 14th century and now serves as Florence’s Town Hall. The door to the Palazzo Vecchio is flanked by a copy of Michelangelo’s … Continue reading →

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The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Steve

The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Basilica of St. Mary of the Flower), commonly referred to as the Duomo, is the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Florence, Italy. Construction of the Gothic structure was begun in 1296 but the Gothic … Continue reading →

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Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Steve

I’ve never made a bucket list, but if I had, a visit to Pisa would be on it. So, cross Pisa off my non-existent list. I really did not expect to be as awestruck as I was when I first … Continue reading →

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A Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Steve

My visit to the Mediterranean began in Rome with a visit to Vatican City. I could only spend a brief time in Rome at the beginning of my trip, but I was able to walk through St. Peter’s and marvel … Continue reading →

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