Author's Notes:

     Our minds usually have their own have their own motives and occasionally twist facts to their liking.  The contents of this website is my take on the a few events that I experienced while abroad in Italy.  Everyone experiences Italy in different ways, I just hope mine did the country justice.

     The interactive map with blue icons acts as the navigation tool to the many posts.  Each icon, when clicked on, displays a link to the accompanying piece.  It may happen when clicking on certain icons the map will move.  If this happens and you cannot see the next icon you need to click on.  Please just grab the map and drag to recenter the map.  At the bottom of each piece lies instructions to continue on the journey throughout the beautiful country.  

     I leave you with a quote that I wish were mine, "You may have the universe if I may have Italy." (Giuseppe Verdi)

Please begin by clicking on Montalcino (2 cities north of Rome).