Leaving for Italy this morning. Pompeii is the last item on my Bucket List. Guess the world needs to increase in size in order for me to travel again, and we know that ain’t gonna happen. Unless.. we have a volcano that decides to produce something intriguing. I did love Mount Etna in Sicily – if you have a chance – GO. It was beautiful and fascinating.. Try the honey, and bring back the volcanic ash for your plants. They will love you for it.

This last trip I will be visiting Pompeii. It has always beguiled, betwixted, and mesmerized me. Love all those synonyms for fascination… Will be sharing the photos and trip info upon my return. Haven’t decided where else to visit in Italy but may for once simply walk the streets of Rome, or perhaps check out Bracciano, or Tivoli. Wherever trainline, the Italian railroad, will take me. And for $2.99 a trip can’t go wrong. It is stated these towns are quieter and authentic Italian, but in January believe much of Italy will be quiet.

Will write some craziness to keep my 10 followers interested prior to departure. Trying to stay away from politics as much as I can, but it is difficult as this is such fodder.

In the meantime.. Enjoy! 

Stay warm and laugh often..