So I went to Italy

I'm a firm believer that opportunities present themselves to all of us and we can either chose to take advantage of these times and possibly change our lives forever or we can choose to let the moment pass us by and try to be content with what we have. So what does this have to do with me going to Italy? Absolutely nothing... however, be bold, be brave.

This is St. Peter's Square in Rome

Florence at sunset. We hiked up this huge hill and were just in time to watch the sun set over the city with a group of about 50 people.

If you watched Angels and Demons, you might recognize this place!!

We took a night train to Venice, we got there at 5:30 in the morning and had the place to ourselves. It's an awesome way to see everything, without being crammed in like sardines.

Cinque Terre, again in the morning. Monterosso.

This is a little town on Lake Como, it was beautiful and set right among the southern Alps.

This is the replica of David's shadow... and some little guy who wishes he could be him.

The Duomo in Milan. It had crazy decorations on the outside and some huge amazing stained glass windows.

The inside of the duomo in Florence, we hiked all the way to the top and this is a painting... so crazy!

Outside the old city Pompeii and Vesuvius in the background.

We had a great trip and became experts at hostels, Regionali trains, gelato and scoping out good looking Italians... so if anyone wants a tour guide or a travel buddy, I am definitely in!