ITALY! I love everything about it: The history, architecture, ambience, music, food, wine, and most of all, the people. I even married an Italian. ♥ If there is such a thing as reincarnation, then surely, I must have been one in a previous life.
My first trip to Italy was in 1968 but the most memorable visit took place in 1990, for hubby’s 40th birthday. His family still lived there (in the Bari area) and we had a big party.
There were some major sightseeing tours as well, including Rome and Pompeii. Incredible experiences, all! The Colosseum and Roman Forum just blew my mind. I wore everybody out, trying to see as much as possible in the time allotted.
In Sept. 2013, we travelled to Italy again, and stayed there in between trips to Germany and Greece. This visit was all about family and friends, so not much sightseeing occurred. It was nice to be back for a third time, nonetheless. Hopefully, it won’t be the last!
The song in the video is “L’Italiano” by Toto Cutugno. ♥
Have you ever been to Italy or, would you like to go?
Looking forward to your comments!
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42 thoughts on “#AtoZChallenge: “I” is for ITALY”
I spent eight weeks working in Rome while I was at university. I love Italy.
That must have been a great experience, Stevie! Would love to spend a couple of months there. 🙂
My favorite part of Italy is the train ride between Rome and Chieti. Gorgeous! I used to go every September during college for the university excavations in San Potito. I spent a lot of time in Rome. I miss it so much! I\\\’ll have to go again soon 🙂 Cheers!
That must be a great trip. 🙂 Going on excavations – I envy you that! Archaeology is a fascinating subject. Thanks for visiting.
Italy is such a must visit place in Eurpore and Debbie you look so pretty and young in those pictures 😀
Thank you Richa. Those photos were taken 24 years ago (where does the time go!), when I was 35. That was a great year. 😀 Italy is at the top of the list for many, along with Greece.
Your photos are beautiful. I never got to see Rome. Only drove through it in the night.
That’s too bad, Joyce! 🙁 You really missed something special. Thanks for visiting.
I would love to visit Italy. One day.
Rhi
Hope you get there, Rhi. It’s well worth the trip! 😀 Thanks for visiting.
Love it, Debbie. I felt like I was there with you. I went to Italy back in 1985 and remember how much I enjoyed it. I fell in love with Roman History in Latin Class in high school. I’d love to go back again. I get a kick out of your blogsite. Yesterday I tried to comment and it scolded me and it said I hadn’t spent enough time on the site yet. Sorry. *Quivers with fear*
Hope you get to go back, Cat. I want to, as well. 🙂
Sounds like you ran afoul of the anti-spambot cop. Anything less than 6 words and 40 seconds on site triggers a warning. It’s great and weeds out all that automated crap. Every once in awhile a live person falls victim to it. LOL Anyway, I cut it back to 30 seconds, so it doesn’t annoy too many people. 😉 Thanks for visiting.
My mom is Italian, born in Italy – and I am dying to see her childhood village! My sister has been, but I haven’t had the opportunity to do so yet. Some day I will get there.
Hope you do, Laurel! 🙂 Did your mom teach you to speak Italian? That would come in handy, then. Thanks for visiting.
Beautiful photos, as always, and nice post too. I dated an Italian once, but we were too young to even think about the altar. 🙂 I like the video, but for some reason I couldn’t turn the volume down in my headphones and it blasted me. (But a nice blast! Beautiful music.)
I dated a few Italians; there’s just something about these Latin types! 😉 The volume adjuster works fine for me; must have been a glitch at your end. Glad you enjoyed the post, nonetheless. Thanks for visiting.
I would love to travel to Italy and explore the ancient ruins and cities. Great to meet you on the #AtoZChallenge
Welcome to the Den, Catherine. 🙂 Italy is incredible and well worth a visit. Nice to meet you as well. Thanks for dropping by.
Oh, man! I would love to be able to travel to this many places! I’m just going to make it a goal and then I’m going to try really, really hard to make it happen. One more place on my list. Italy. Because I needed another place. LOL!
Italy is a MUST SEE on any travel list, in my opinion. Such an incredible place. ♥ Hope you get there, one day. Thanks for visiting.
Wow…you have traveled far and wide! Italy again is on my wishlist! Superb post and I love the pictures!
Yes, I’ve definitely been around! 😀 May your wish come true; Italy is incredible. Thanks for visiting.
You gave a wonderful sneak peek of Italy’s few spots through awesome pics…
if …get a chance …will surely visit…
Italy is well worth a visit and appeals on so many levels. Not just the history, but the ambience, food, wine, music, everything! ♥ Thanks for visiting.
I have never been to Italy but have dreamed of going there someday. I would be like you. I would run around trying to take in as much as possible in so little time. Our poor husbands. LOL!
LOL For me, vacations are all about sightseeing, not relaxing! 😉 Thanks for visiting.
I want to visit Italy before going back home but there is very less time…I was thinking of Venice, Rome and Florence ..But due to shortage of time I have to decide on one..What’s your suggestion?
Well, if you can only do one, then I would suggest Rome, but it will take several days, at least. 🙂 I could easily spend a year there! Venice and Florence are on my wish list for next time. Thanks for visiting.
Italy is top on my list for places that I “must see”… beautiful pictures you have got here 🙂
So many wonderful sights to see in Italy! 😀 Hope you get there one day. Thanks for visiting.
I would love to go to Italy! I love Italians and their robust zest for life! How fortunate you are to be able to go there several times!
It helps to have family connections, Michele. I married into it! 😀 Thanks for visiting.
Italy!! Sigh a photographers paradise.. Would like to go there one day
PhenoMenon
Also a history buff’s paradise. 🙂 You would love it. Thanks for visiting.
Who doesnt want to go to Italy..but after seeing your pics I am even more serious on planning this trip 🙂
You would love Italy! One of those MUST SEE countries, for sure. 🙂 Thanks for visiting.
Yes, I’ve definitely been there. I love the country. I had thought of going back to live but the country that Garibaldi worked so hard to put together is being destroyed by the politicians. But, the people are so warm and the sights so beautiful. I miss it. Especially a certain blondish young woman…
You can never get enough Italy.
It is sad, what’s going on over there politically. Even worse in Greece! 🙁 I do find their whole way of life more languid and joyful. I’d like to go back; our last visit was so short. Hope you and the young woman will see each other again, soon. 🙂
I have read a lot about Italy since childhood!!! Be it the Rome in Julius Caesar or the Italy in Dan Brown books!!! I am obsessed with the history of this place! I wish to visit here soon!
Ohh Italy , leaves me dreamy 🙂 beautiful pictures.
Yes, can never get enough of Italy! 🙂 I’m just sorry we didn’t have more time for sightseeing during the last visit. Thanks for stopping by.
Italy is magnifico and you would love it! 😀 Hope you get your wish.