Italy pix. :)

Went to Italy to visit with my folks the last 2 weeks of December.

My dad with his new horse.

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My brothers.... thinking that they are hot.

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My dogs... in Italy:
Shelly, poodle mix 14 1/2 yrs old. and Ciccia Corgi mix, 4 years old.

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The Vesuvius... is the volcano that erupted and cover the city of Pompei.
You can see it from my moms house.

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Ischia, an beautiful Italian Island located in the gulf of Naples can also be seen from my folks house.

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View in Sorrento.

Sorrento is a city on the other side of the gulf of Naples that was created from the action of a bradisism. That is, the elevation of the level of land. It was pushed UP may feet.

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View of a mill that was left at the oceans level.

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A Presepe.... is a very elaborate Nativity scene.

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More views from my folks house.

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And of course, on our way to Rome airport (to leave for Munich), we HAD to stop at the Hard Rock Cafe in Rome for a meal and a souvaneer glass.... I have too many.

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BEAUTIFUL pictures!! I love the ones with the ocean! :eek:!! Your dad's horse is gorgeaus! and Ciccia is very cute!! how do you pronounce Ciccia's name??

OMG thats so pretty! Now I wanna go to Italy! :D It's absolutely beautiful

Beautiful pics Carmen! Thanks for sharing! :D

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Originally Posted by Toby's my baby

BEAUTIFUL pictures!! I love the ones with the ocean! :eek:!! Your dad's horse is gorgeaus! and Ciccia is very cute!! how do you pronounce Ciccia's name??

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You pronounce it: CHEE CHAA
It means fat meatball in Italian. :D

Here are more of Ciccia and Shelly.

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Wonderful pictures. It looks so beautiful there. You already know I think Ciccia and Shelly are precious. Love the photo of you and hubby, did the waitress take it? :)

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Originally Posted by beeniesmom

My brothers.... KNOWING that they are hot.

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I corrected your typo there, Carmen, hope you don't mind.
P.S. the one on the left really wants to come visit you!

Thanks for showing those pics! They make me feel like I'm back in Italy. I miss it so much! Thanks agian. They are all beautiful :D

Great pics!!!
The dogs are precious!
Looks like a fabulous trip you had!
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Oh my what stunning pictures! The scenery there is just gorgeous:)

I bet you were happy to see your family again. The pups are soo cute!

Again, thank you for sharing your vacation with us!

Fabulous pictures! Doggies are gorgeous, scenery - stunning, even your brothers weren't bad!

Good to have you back in the fold

What gorgeous pictures! It is such a beautiful area. Such cute pictures of your doggies too! Very sweet. :D

I can't believe how beautiful these pictures are Carmen. What a wonderful trip for you guys! Shelly and Ciccia are adorable and your brothers are pretty hot too!! Ay Chihuahua! I'm betting that you are an absolutely wonderful Italian cook. Yummy ;) Great pics. Thanks for sharing :D

Wow!!! Beautiful photos, make me want to go back and see more of Italy!