The next day began the same way as the previous one had ended: grey and wet.  That was fine with us!  We spent our morning hanging around the suite, and then, around lunchtime, when it looked as if the rain had stopped for a bit, we grabbed the opportunity to get some fresh air, and…

Our next destination was the sleepy town of Oleggio Castello.  In order to get there, if you do not have a car at your disposal, it is necessary to use Italy’s wonderful train system.  We booked ourselves on the fast train from Rome to Milan, and from Milan, we took a local train to Arona,…

Our next day in Rome began with plenty of sunshine.  On a day like that, in a city like Rome, one’s spirit is instantly given a lift.  All seems well in the world, no matter what you read in the newspapers, or hear on the evening news.  There is nothing like walking through the Eternal…

We tend to stay in Rome for at least a week, whenever we visit.  We have many friends who make the city their home, and so, we spend a large part of our time there, socializing with those friends, catching up on all that has occurred in our lives, over the past few months.  Not…

We continued to explore the grounds of Villa Sciarra. Some day perhaps, we will be able to visit the interior of the villa.   For now, though, we had to be content with walking around outside. A plaque on the façade of the villa pays tribute to George Wurts, and his wife, Henrietta Tower, who were…