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President's Letter |
May 4-9 . Can't believe I'm in Italy! Air France flight to Paris; changed planes and arrived in Rome; visited Santa Maria Maggiore, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. . Forgot alarm clock; set cell phone for 5 a.m. Train to Termini Station; visited Coliseum, Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, Roman Forum, . St. Peter's Square and Pantheon. Still can't believe I'm in Italy! . Took train to Naples and on to Pompeii where a Gypsy band performed at the station. . Climbed St. Peter's dome for awesome view. Visited Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. (Have I mentioned I can't believe I'm in Italy?) May 9-11 . Eurostar train to Florence. Visited Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florentine Baptistery, Ghiberti's Doors, Museum of Dome, Uffizi Gallery, Pallazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Orsanmichelle,
. Free time for shopping at the Leather Markets. May 12-13 . Train to Venice. Walked to St. Mark's Square to watch tourists feed pigeons. . Took boat taxi to Vecchia Murano Glass Factory for tour. . Visited Peggy Guggenheim Museum and Church of the Friars, walked the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. More shopping. May 14-15 . Arrived in Milan; visited Cathedral of Milan and walked the roof. Packed for flight home and left for airport at 3:00 a.m.
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