Happy New Year!

The Ghunnies temporarily stowed their scuba gear and traveled to Italy and France in search of the Colosseum, The Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, the statue of David, the Duomo, the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Venice canals, the Bridge of Sighs, the Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower, L'Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and of course the perfect plate of pasta and the ultimate french macaron. Please join us on our European adventure. First stop, that little Italian town founded on April 21, 753 BC Roma

Following “Roma” we hopped on a Trenitalia train and two hours later were in the picturesque capital city of Tuscany, Firenze (Florence). Florence is also famous for its history and especially its importance in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance, its art and architecture and, more generally, for its cultural heritage. Florence is home to Santa Maria del Fiore, the domed cathedral of the city (known as The Duomo), world reknown art galleries including the Uffizi (Leonardo Da Vinci collection) and the Accademia di Belle Arti (home of Michaelangelo’s David). Let’s not forget the fashion. Florence is home of the Italian fashion company Salvatore Ferragamo since 1928. Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Emilio Pucci are also headquartered there. Did I mention that both Ghunnies bought leather jackets in Florence? Andiamo! Next stop Firenze