Day 2: A big day in Rome
Day 2 I’d booked us morning tickets to the Colosseum for our first full day in Rome. Walk off the jet lag! See one of the city’s most famous monuments! Our AIrBnB — a quiet first floor apartment in an 18th-century building in the heart of the city — was just 10...
Rome
Our first two days in Rome have been packed with adventures. Today we visited the colosseum, Rome’s favourite source of entertainment back in the days. Gruesome gladiator fights, bloody executions and exotic animals, always something for the romans to enjoy. The...
Colloseum Trip
Today I visited the colloseum. I learnt that the colloseum could once hold up to 75 thousand people. I also learnt that the main attractions there where animal fights, public executions and most of all gladiator fights. I learnt that gladiators where mostly slaves...
Day 1: Leaving on a Jet Plane
And we're off! An early start got us from Victoria to Montreal, and then overnight to Rome, courtesy of Air Canada. One airport shuttle later, and we were on the steps of our AirBnB in the heart of Rome— and barely standing, due to jet lag. Then a hard crash on the...
A bit about Briar
Hi my name is Briar, I live in Victoria with my family and our soon to be dog 🐕. My favourite sports are softball 🥎, volleyball 🏐, basketball 🏀, soccer ⚽️and gymnastics 🤸♀️. I also enjoy music...
First post
I am excited to learn about Italien culture specifically the cuisine and architecture. I do not know much about the country so when I come back from the trip, I hope to be somewhat competent in the history of the country and everything else.
The three things I’m most looking forward too.
1. Food: I’m really excited to try homemade gelato🍦 and fresh pesto pasta. 2. Venice: I’m looking forward to riding a gondola. 3. Beaches 🏖 : I’m also looking forward to swimming in the clear water of Europe.
Hello🤪
Hello I am just doing a test post!
The final(ish) itinerary
After much planning — and our looming departure — our itinerary for our 7-week family trip through Mediterranean Europe is pretty much finalized. Our stays will now include: Italy Rome Florence Bologna (& day trips to Parma and Venice) Montegonzi (& day trips...
Briar surfing
Briar & AJ took surf lessons near Tofino and became hooked on riding the cold waves of Vancouver Island's coast