We didn't have much access after the first couple of days so this is the first chance I have had to update. We are stuck in DC tonight because our flight was delayed in Rome by the first rain we saw in two weeks! I'll fill in the details with some pictures in the next few days but for now let me just give you the highlights: sun, sea, and wind until Friday and then it was La Dolce Vita.
We cycled the Salento peninsula in Puglia. Salento is a dialectical corruption the words for Sun, sea and wind and we had them all. Beautiful rides along the most gorgeous coast you can imagine, temps in the '90's, and a gentle breeze for the most part.
In Rome, we hit all the high points: Ancient Rome, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps but the coolest things happened on sunday. We stumbled upon a beautiful church that was not in the guide mass and attended Mass followed by an impromptu organ concert. Then we walked along the finishing chute of the Giro d'italia and THEN we watched each of the riders go by us twice on the Ponte Margherita. And, yes, I saw Lance up so close he almost knocked me down!
We cycled the Salento peninsula in Puglia. Salento is a dialectical corruption the words for Sun, sea and wind and we had them all. Beautiful rides along the most gorgeous coast you can imagine, temps in the '90's, and a gentle breeze for the most part.
In Rome, we hit all the high points: Ancient Rome, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps but the coolest things happened on sunday. We stumbled upon a beautiful church that was not in the guide mass and attended Mass followed by an impromptu organ concert. Then we walked along the finishing chute of the Giro d'italia and THEN we watched each of the riders go by us twice on the Ponte Margherita. And, yes, I saw Lance up so close he almost knocked me down!
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