Category Archives: 2011-b – Italy – (July)

STUCK IN ZURICH – Not a Song Title – Extra Post 20 July 2011

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Ray Boas

Hi all, As Mari said at dinner this evening, “we have been travelling all day, but our journey has not yet begun.”  Yes, RON (remain overnight) in Zurich !!!  I was right when I said I sent you my last … Continue reading →

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FINAL DAYS IN ITALY – 17, 18 and 19 July 2011

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Ray Boas

Good morning, It is Tuesday, the day before we leave, and I am sitting on the patio enjoying the Italian weather and busy researching “on-line” as many details as possible about the sights I saw on Sunday and yesterday in … Continue reading →

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ASSISI and PERUGIA ITALY – 16 July 2011

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Ray Boas

What a grand day!  Now remember, I am jotting down my adventures for my own pleasure to remember and “live it twice” (actually again and again).  Also with all my experiences it is hard to “do it all” but what … Continue reading →

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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN – BRAMASOLE – July 15, 2011

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ray Boas

This afternoon David, Mari and I took a walk around the hill of Cortona.  The walk is almost straight up from her parent’s home to the small road leading out the back gate to the old Etruscan City Wall.  You … Continue reading →

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Aboard Moby Ferry – Friday, July 15th

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ray Boas

Friday 5:44 AM and close to arrival to mainland Italy. Just had to say hi from my IPAD Touch and free Internet while on the water. And my first try posting with the APP on this device. Now I am … Continue reading →

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SARDINIA – 9-14 July 2011

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Ray Boas

  BONUS – David and Mari’s friend Greta and her family just happen to be at a nearby resort, and are in the pool. Greta asked if I would internet – YES. It is Thursday AM, July 14th. I know … Continue reading →

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7-8 July – VATICAN CITY, OSTIA ANTICA, and ROME – (posted July 9th in Italy)

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Ray Boas

It is now about 10PM, Wednesday, July 7th.  Still no internet connection (when I talked with David awhile ago on the real telephone he said, “this is Italy!”) and when I got back to the hotel there was a message … Continue reading →

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July 6th – ROME – (posted on July 8th)

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Ray Boas

STARTED ON JULY 6th, but posted on July 8th (maybe without photos to expedite things, I can add photos later). I am sitting in my hotel room in Rome, composing this off-line in my word processing program because the “internet … Continue reading →

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Cortona Continued 4-5 July 2011

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Ray Boas

Welcome back, it is now Tuesday evening, 5 July, two full days to remember, images to select, and then I will repack for Rome and Sardinia.  I got my train ticket for Rome tomorrow, and Mari just checked the schedule and … Continue reading →

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Arrived in Cortona – 3 July 2011

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Ray Boas

Hi all, I figured I would wait until tomorrow to put up a small post, but in looking at  my stats I see that 6 people have checked here today (maybe to see what is up).  So, I am out … Continue reading →

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