For the flight home decided to wrap up the trip in Milan and get a taste of some Milanese, Risotto, and Ossobuco :-)

We decided to take a fast visit to Venice. I have been here since around 2000 so it was interesting to go back and see it. Moody as always.

Just a few miles off the main path is San Gimignano, a nearly perfectly preserved Tuscan town up in the hills a bit with great views off the countryside.

Took a day trip down to Siena, a place I haven’t been back to in over 20 years. Still has it going on as a gem of the Tuscan area.

After a few days in Rome we headed up into Tuscany for 3 nights in Firenze to see some friends and a couple of legit meals in the city. It’s a great time of the year to be in Firenze.

Back in Italy with my family this time and starting in Rome because it’s alway nice to start in Rome.

Hadn’t planned on going to Bari but heard Bari Vecchia is good so decided to swing by on the way even further South into Puglia.

Back in Firenze for a short 2 days visit with friends. Here’s a couple of shots from the streets.

Back in Rome for 24 hours. Rome is the city in Europe I have the closest connection to and have been here countless times. Took the days to walk the city and eat hardcore Roman food before flying back to the USA.

It is this city that ties the thread back to so many of the Italian American immigrants. After just one day here you can see 1970’s American Italian culture and where it came from. And the food is great.

Was back in Firenze for a few days to see some friends and pick up some Italian Olive Oil. Firenze is always a great way to spend a few days just for the food and walking the city streets.

Headed back to Rome for some real food and a visit to see the city again by foot. Rome is one of the best cities in the world when it comes to visual eye candy and intense flavors.

Came down to Milano from Geneva for a motorcycle trade show.