Category: Italy

  • Il Orto Botanico dell’Università di Genova

    Il Orto Botanico dell’Università di Genova

    Today we ventured out to find a garden—and although what we thought would be a 14 minute walk turned into a hilltop adventure, well, we’re in Italy, so it was all fine.  Established in 1803, the collection is not as historic or as grand at the one in Padova, but it’s a bucolic place, not…

  • Genova: You’re My Kind of Town

    We arrived in Genoa on Saturday and have spent a few days walking around and spending time with John’s family. He was born here 50 years ago and this trip is an extended celebration of that event. I am more than happy to celebrate with him. This is a once in a lifetime experience for…