Italy With Intent…

What details of the destination inspired you? We had private guide for our trip to Vatican City. She was wonderful and very well versed. We were fortunate to be in Rome during the 2025 Jubilee and our tour had a unique experience. A special room with a beautiful view of St. Peter's Basilica was opened at just the moment we passed. This particular room is only open every 25 years to tourists. Our guide had never been in this room and she was in awe. She guided us to a beautiful window and when we began to take pictures of the Basilica, she pulled out her own camera and began to take photos too. She became a wide eyed tourist just as we were. She was struck by the beauty and just enjoyed it as did we. In that moment, I realized how special it is to be in a place where you feel the beauty of the moment as if it's your first time. We are all tourists. Enjoy the beauty.

Tell me about a moment that felt like a challenge & how you overcame it. Easy. Our train to Milan was delayed by more than 2 hours due to an earthquake in Naples. The answer was simple. Exercise patience and don't stress. Its a vacation, not a business meeting. Love who and where you are.

What was the first thing you did when you landed? We walked the streets of Rome just outside the old city wall. We strolled to a ristorante and had a magnificent meal. We did not have a reservation but the gracious host/Owner welcomed us and gave us the last table of the night.