** ITALY WITH FRIENDS JOURNAL PHOTOS**
Magical Vistas Tour #2 - May 11 - 23,  2018
Jo and John with that amazing view. Finally!!!JyNohn and Lorraine with Mount Vesuvius in the background.Rick and Patti in Pompeii.With our guide GianCarlo in Pompeii.Doug and Julie in the Forum at Pompeii.Windy and cold in Orvieto.
Hotel Il Nido in Sorrento.Some yummy pizza in Sorrento.Doug and Julie with that amazing view in Sorrento.Rick and Patti in Pompeii.Pompeii.Doug is a bit tall to have been a Gladiator.
Pompeii.JyNohn on the stepping stones across the streets in Pompeii.Walking along the main road into Pompeii.Some of the ancient homes and shops in Pompeii with pretty poppies everywhere.Giancarlo explains the ancient celiing frescos in a bath in Pompeii.Those beautiful ceilings from around the 2nd century BC.
More poppies in Pompeii.Patti finds a friend in Pompeii.Pompeii with guide Giancarlo.Jo and John in Pompeii.Group with Orvieto in the distance.The Amazing Orvieto Duomo.
Someone found some pretty pottery in Orvieto.Soleman presents a pretty picture with his Tiramisu.John is not afraid to try some Grappa.Enjoying an appertivo at Avignonese.Leticia is proud to share the Avignonese vineyards.The old cellars at Avignonese.
Ready for a fabulous lunch at Avignonese.Lunch with a view to remember.Doug and Julie enjoy the Avignonese Vin Santo.A visit to the walled town of Lucca.Yummy treats in Lucca.Enjoying some delicious local specialties in Lucca.
A great tour of Lucca with Gabriele.Time to visit Pisa.The beautiful Pisa Cemetery.Julie, John, Jo and JyNohn with the Pisa Baptistery.Inside Pisa's Duomo.The amazing mosaic in the Pisa Duomo.
Welcome to the Hotel Vis a Vis on the Italian Riviera.That stunning view.Mojito time!Rick and Patti looking pretty in Sestri Levante.Enjoying the town of Sestri Levante.Roses everywhere.
The Wine Museum in Barolo.Views over the Langhe Hills.Fun photo in Barolo.Eating fresh breadsticks in Barolo.Jo finds plenty in a local shop in Barolo.Wine tour at Fontanfredda.
Beautiful estate of Fontanafredda.Pretty spring flowers.Winery tour.JyNohn and Lorraine on the winery tour.A lovely dinner setting at Ristorante Guido.Yes, it was delicious!
With our guide GianCarlo in Pompeii.Avignonesi Winery.Tour of Lucca with Gabriele.The Wine Museum in Barolo.Fun photo in Barolo.Wine tour at Fontanfredda.
JyNohn, Jo and John in the gardens of Isola Bella.A lovely view from my hotel balcony in Stresa.Lorraine at the SkyBar in Stresa.A rainy day in Bellagio on Lake Como.A last supper treat.Our Last Supper in Milan.
With our guide GianCarlo in Pompeii.Avignonesi Winery.Tour of Lucca with Gabriele.Fun photo in Barolo.Wine tour at Fontanfredda.Tour of Palazzo Borremeo on Lake Maggiore.