2006 TRIP
These photos are of our trip to Switzerland and Italy
They were taken with a Olympus C-765 that my wife Mary now uses since I've got my DSLR
Just a quick travel tip. Don't drive a car in Italy. Traffic signals are there just for decoration.
Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Gutsch in Luzern, May 14 2006
Luzern, Switzerland
Ruess River in Luzern. May 14 2006
Luzern, Switzerland
Feeding the swans on the Reuss River. May 14 2006
Luzern, Switzerland
Jesuitenkirche on the Ruess River. Built for the Jesuits in 1666. We were there May 14 2006
Luzern, Switzerland
Mary and Robin in front of the Hofkirche first monastery of Luzern. Burned to the ground in 12th century. This church now stands in it's place, May 14 2006
Luzern, Switzerland
View from the cog railroad going to the Hotel Pilatus. May 14 2006
Geneva, Switzerland
Saint Pierre Cathedral in Geneva. May 15 2006
Geneva, Switzerland
Scott blowing his top on Lake Geneva. May 15 2006
Prangins, Switzerland
Chateau Prangins built in the 18th century. May 16 2006
Prangins, Switzerland
Coffee break at Chateau Prangins. May 16 2006
Montereux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon on Lake Geneva. Built about 1150. We were there May 16 2006
Montereux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon in Montereux. May 16 2006
Montereux, Switzerland
Castle Chillon on Lake Geneva. May 16 2006
Zermatt, Switzerland
Matterhorn from the Hotel Testa Griga in Zermatt. May 17 2006
Zermatt, Switzerland
The Matterhorn from Gornergrat elevation 10,134 ft. May 18 2006
Zermatt, Switzerland
We're not in Florida anymore. May 18 2006
Zermatt, Switzerland
Hiking from Findelbach to Zermatt. May 18 2006
Zermatt, Switzerland
Hiking from Findelbach to Zermatt. May 18 2006
The Alps, Switzerland
View from an overlook in the alps between Switzerland and Italy, May 19 2006
Milan, Italy
Duomo Cathedral oldest gothic church in Italy. It took 500 yrs to build. Was under restoration while we were there. May 20 2006
Milan, Italy
Statue of Leonardo da Vinci in Milan, May 20 2006
Venice, Italy
Grand Canal in Venice. May 21 2006
Venice, Italy
Venetian Lagoon. May 21 2006
Venice, Italy
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer on Guidecca Island, Venice. May 21 2006
Venice, Italy
San Giorgio Marriore Basilica from Doges Palace in Venice. May 22 2006
Florance, Italy
Florance rooftops from the Uffizi Gallery. The covered bridge is the oldest surviving bridge in the city, May 24 2006
Florance, Italy
Duomo of Florance. Construction started in 1334. We were there May 24 2006
Pisa, Italy
Leaning Tower of Pisa. May 25 2006
Pisa, Italy
Piazza Del Duomo and Leaning Tower. This shows you how much it leans. May 25 2006
Rome, Italy
Saint Peters Square, Vatican City. May 26 2006
Rome, Italy
Saint Peters Square, Vatican City. May 26 2006
Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Built in the first century, it's the oldest intact building in the world. May 27 2006
Rome, Italy
The Roman Colosseum, started in 70 AD. Platform in background is how it looked when it was built. May 27 2006
Rome, Italy
The Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum. May 27 2006
Rome, Italy
The Roman Colosseum from the outside. May 27 2006
Rome, Italy
Saint Peters Square, Vatican City. May 28 2006
Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain. May 27 2006
Rome, Italy
Castle San Angelo, fortress for the pope in times of war. May 28 2006
Rome, Italy
View from Castle San Angelo of the San Angelo Bridge over the Tiber River. May 28 2006
Isle of Capri, Italy
View of the marina and the Gulf of Naples from Anacapri which is the upper part of the island. May 30 2006
Isle of Capri, Italy
Boat ride around the island. May 30 2006
Isle of Capri, Italy
View of the island from our boat. May 30 2006
Pompei, Italy
Ruins of Pompei, Mount Vesuvius in backround erupted in 79 AD and covered city in 60 ft of ash. May 31 2006
Pompei, Italy
Mary, Robin, and me in the ruins of Pompei. May 31 2006
Pompei, Italy
The Ruins of Pompei May 31 2006
Sorrento, Italy
View of the Gulf of Naples from an overlook near Sorrento. May 31 2006
Amalfi, Italy
View of the Gulf of Salerno from an overlook near Amalfi. May 31 2006
