My friends from Palo Alto recommended the stunning Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, a beautiful church built within the ancient Roman baths.


After visiting, I met up with Jim at the Rome train station—he had just been cycling in Orvieto! We flew to Genoa, then took a bus and a train to Rapallo, where we are now.

Here are a few food photos. I’ve been so hungry, and the food is so delicious that I usually finish it before remembering to take a picture! As my friend Kim L. says “Italy has cheese that will make you cry.”



Travel days are always a little stressful—figuring out how to get to the station or the airport, and then the waiting, and then navigating a new place is good for my brain. It all worked out fine, but it’s a lot of mental and physical energy. It’s hard work. I love the sense of accomplishment when we unlock the door of our AirBnB after a long day of travel.
Well aren’t you the busy girl? Yes, to cry for. I have not been to the Basilica. Sounds very interesting and they fact that you had the whole name in there was pretty impressive. The food brings back so many memories. Thank you again for being my vicarious traveler.
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