One of the things that is different between the North American and UK school system is breaks. We are just reviewing the boys upcoming school term and the breaks still exist, but they are often 1 or 2 days long – hard to travel. In the UK, they have one and two week breaks scattered throughout the year. This makes travelling much more flexible and frequent.

Last April, our spring term break was focused on Italy. It is a place where Narda has been, but I have not. To go to Rome was high on the ‘must do’ list. Our agent planned a 12 day trip that covered Rome, Florence and Venice. Having finished the last of the pictures (finally), I will post on the different cities. It was an amazing trip.

It all started in Rome, the birthplace of civilization. It is truly amazing what the Roman’s accomplished so early in our history, citizenship for everyone, plumbing, democracy and on and on, before the world was plunged back into medieval times. As you drive into Rome, that proud history was everywhere and the architecture is breathtaking. We knew it would be a good trip.

Even the most common of streets is filled with character.