I've returned from Italia (pic and vid heavy)!

[kittycats_delight]

phenomenal pics Zara...so sorry you didn't get to go shoe shopping. You will have to come back and we can go together. We have some friends in Naples so we will be safe with them and we can hit the open air markets (mercato) for some great deals. Also maybe we can hit Milano and get to all the designers main shops. Prada, Valentino, Cavalli, Versace, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and the list goes on and on.

Can't wait for the rest of the pics. I guess seeing I am here I should probably start posting some pics huh. I have been so neglectful about that. I think I have tons and Guido has vacation in a couple of weeks so I will be sure to get some from this part of Italy.

[Miss Z]

phenomenal pics Zara...so sorry you didn't get to go shoe shopping. You will have to come back and we can go together. We have some friends in Naples so we will be safe with them and we can hit the open air markets (mercato) for some great deals. Also maybe we can hit Milano and get to all the designers main shops. Prada, Valentino, Cavalli, Versace, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and the list goes on and on.

Hee hee, that sounds great! I did make a few purchases, mostly on Capri, which included perfume, a trinket box, lemon chocolate (mmmmmmm) and a choker from the Swarovski crystal shop in Capri town But then the lack of shoes does mean I will have to go back at some point and fulfil that part of the trip!

Zara,

Your pictures certainly brought back wonderful memories for me. Now, I'm SURE you also went to the Spanish Steps and the Fountain of Treve(sp?), correct?

Thank you for such a beautiful walk down memory lane. I also went with my best friend, Susie, my Mom and a whole class full of people. Susie and have been the best of friends for over 40 years!!

Did you happen to see the cats? How about the Catacombs??

Hi Donna! Yes, we did go past the Spanish steps but we went past a little too quickly for me to take a pic. We unfortunately missed the Trevi Fountain as I think the teachers we once again worried about pickpockets. I'm sure one day I'll go back and see it for myself!

Yes, I saw quite a few cats, and have a funny little snippet about a particular cat. Just before we left Solfatara we had a little relax time by a small cafe. I was sat outside with Victoria, Fenton and his friend (known as 'Bambi', don't ask ) and a little black cat came along and sat near our table. We were told strictly not to touch any stray animals, so I improvised by talking to them, lol. She looked at me for a while, so I randomly mimicked a 'meow', to which the cat promptly meowed back, seemed to smile, and then went on her way. It was as if we had just exchanged good afternoons. Fenton fell about laughing that I could communicate with cats and I was 'catwoman' for a while, hee hee.

Yes, we visited the catacombs too, they were very interesting, but quite chilly!

Thanks to all who have replied so far too

[DrKym]

Welcome back sweetie! The pics are amazing, and I am so glad you got a chance to see so many amazing and wonderful sights.!!

[Catsnclay]

Well that's it, we must someday soon get over there! I just loved the "armchair traveling".


You take great pictures, and make us feel like we were there with you!

We really need to start traveling!!!!

[Kalei]

Wow, those pictures were all so amazing! I"m so glad you showed us them. I never get to go anywheres, so seeing pictures of such a far away place is thrilling! And some of your videos were funny

I bet you had such an amazing time! And I would be so scared to be near a volcano lol.

[Toby's my baby]

Beautiful photos! It looks amazing there! I wish I got to do stuff like that! You are beautiful, I wish I could wear skirts like that! You should definently look into modeling!

[Roxyluvsme13]

Zara, you're back! I'm sorry you almost died climbing up Mt. Vesuvius , that would have been terrible. *clings to Zara*

The pictures are awesome. You're really making me want to go to Italy!

[Zippy]

WOW what beautiful pictures. Looks like you and everone on the trip had the time of your lifes. My favorite pictures were the Pompeii ones.

[dukedogsmom]

Wow! Amazing pics! Way too many to pic a favorite. Thanks so much for taking the time to put these up for us. Thanks to you, I almost feel like I've been there. I'm sorry you didn't get to go shopping but I know you had a good time.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

AWWWWWWWW, these pics really took my breath away.... !! You have seen so many beautiful places in Italy! I must say that you are a very talented photographer Zara!!
Thanks for sharing your pics with us!!