rome and florence in 1979

Today we're continuing our vintage photographic tour around Italy with stops in Rome and Florence....

The beautiful Duomo in Florence, Italy.

The Roman Forum. 

My beautiful grandmother Joan at Rome's Forum.

The Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy.

Michelangelo's David in Florence, Italy.

My grandparents Joan and Sid in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.

Just for fun, here's Jonathan in the same spot in August 2010. 

The glorious Trevi Fountain.

I love seeing photos of my grandparents in places Jonathan and I have experienced and loved as well. Time marches on, but some things remain the same. There is comfort in that.

You can see photos from our trip in Rome in 2010 over at my old blog, Painted Pink Roses. 

On the Road with G&J: Rome and Naples

Today we're inspired by one of our favorite movies, Roman Holiday, so we're taking a trip to Rome and Naples. In addition to the fabulous sights, our favorite part of Rome and Naples is the incredible food and drink. Some of our must-have Italian treats are mozzarella di bufala in a caprese insalata, pizza napoletana, gelato and limoncello. You'll taste some of the freshest tomatoes, basil, olives and lemons in Southern Italy, not to mention some greatest wines. Fortunately walking is the best way to see the sights (on ancient cobblestone streets no less), so we never feel too guilty about our lunch and dinner choices! Like they say, when in Rome...[gallery type="rectangular" ids="1463,1461,1455,1462,1460,1442,1459,1453,1458,1457,1450,1454,1456,1452,1445,1451,1431,1448,1444,1437,1443,1436,1449,1446,1440,1439,1441,1434,1438,1433,1447,1435,1432"]