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Updates from the road by authors David Leach, Jenny Manzer and their family
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Vatican City
Yesterday I went to the Vatican City. I learnt that the Vatican City is actually a country. Inside the Vatican City I went to the saint peters basilica, it is the biggest church in the world. The saint peters basilica is home to Michael Angelo’s famous sculpture the...
Day 4: Vatican City
A trip to Vatican City Our last day in Rome started slowly as we slept in (sort of — not all of us slept) with plans (and tickets) to visit Vatican City, to see St. Peter’s Basilica, the Museums and especially the Sistine Chapel. First, we stretched our bared legs —...
Day 3: A day trip outside of Rome
Ostia Antica We got moving slowly on day 2 in Rome, only leaving the apartment after noon, after a restless sleep for just about everyone, nudging a little closer to re-aligning our sleep cycles. The plan: a day trip out of the city to the Romain ruins of Ostia Antica...
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...
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Briar’s Journal
Cooking class Tuscany
We journeyed through lots of little towns to arrive at our destination. The cooking class is in a beautiful house surround by lots of picturesque things such as nature and other old houses. It overlooks a vineyard, making the experience even more impressive. The women...
AJ’s Journal
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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.
David’s Journal
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...
Jenny’s Journal
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David
I’m David Leach. I teach creative nonfiction at the University of Victoria and love to travel and write. My travel features have appeared in many Canadian and international publications.