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Updates from the road by authors David Leach, Jenny Manzer and their family

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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...

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Briar’s Journal

Venice

Venice

When we arrived in Venice it was raining quite hard. So we went into the first ghetto in the world. Then we walk along some quiet non touristy streets. After we went in a art gallery with a bunch of different types of art. And we used the bathroom there because they...

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AJ’s Journal

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David’s Journal

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...

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Jenny’s Journal

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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. 

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