Dan Public

Italy

  Italy has a lifestyle that's all its own. The old country is a blend of historic and modern life.

The Roman Colosseum

Roman Colosseum

August, 2003

The Roman Colosseum and the Forum

  Here are a few pictures from the Colosseum and the Forum, which was located right next door. Didn't get a chance to go into the Forum but it looked impressive from a distance.
 The Colosseum Arch Inside the Collosseum Inside the Collosseum Inside the Collosseum The Forum The Forum area

A place near Gaeta

  We stayed with friends in their mountainside house overlooking Gaeta.
 A view of Gaeta A Mountainside Church

Making Wine

  The team got a chance to try their hand at making wine. I like the wine best before it was fermented. But in the end we all had a good time.
 Grinding the Grapes All Done, now we wait A Job well done

Grape Parade

  We had a chance to see a Black & White Grape parade in a mountain town. People came from miles around to just to be a part of the fun.
 The Gang picks a spot The start of the parade The first float The Wine float The Soccor float The Music float The Bull float Period Dress Period Dress Period Dress

The Vatican

  The Vatican was quite the place to see. Saint Peter's Basilica was incredible - a must see if you get the chance to visit.
 Front of The Vatican The Vatican front doors Inside The Vatican The Vatican Altar The Vatican Guard The Vatican Horse The Vatican Statue Presenting, The Vatican

Pompeii and Sorrento

  The ruins of Pompeii were extensive. It took us hours to see everything. Sorrento was mostly shopping and I only had one good picture.
 A Pompeii road Pompeii estate The Pompeii Colosseum Outside the Colosseum Pompeii temple Sorrento