Tag: architecture

• San Gimignano … an almost too perfect Town

  I’m sitting outside the hostel listening to church bells as I write this. the drive to San Gimignano took us through some beautiful scenery. Vineyards of Chianti country, grey green olive groves. Forested hills and valleys until we finally climbed the steep hill to the town. The Italians take their history and culture very seriously.…

  thegaywidower

  March 26, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  architecture, backstreet, discovery, frescos, gay, Italy, San Gimignano, serendipity, solo, the extraordinary, towers, travel, Tuscany

• The Colosseum, The Palatine Hill and The Forum.

  This afternoon I was walked to death on a tour of The Colosseum, The Palatine Hill and The Forum. Goodness but Rome is beautiful. I’m getting to know my way around and have averaged 8 miles a day! Our guide was great … very handsome but more to the point informative and knowledgeable. The Colosseum…

  thegaywidower

  March 22, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  architecture, Colosseum, discovery, Forum Rome, gay, Italy, making connections, palatine Hill, Rome, solo, travel