Itinerary Update

I've received word back from a few of the couples in the group now regarding the purchase of airfare tickets. Two couples snatched up the Delta fare I mentioned in the Airfare Update post, while another has purchased on American Airlines. Seeing as we expect most if not all of the group to arrive by mid-morning, we're currently trying to work the Vatican into our time in Rome (most likely that first afternoon).

Hopefully that news will not come as a disappointment to anyone.

Here's a virtual tour of one of the sites we hope to fold into our time at the Vatican.

When in Rome...

So we've showed you where we'll be staying in Tuscany for the week, but you've yet to see where you'll be sleeping in the Rome area. Here are a few photos of our place, along with a brief description of the location:

"Roman Villa Silj stands on the ancient border between the Etruscan world and the city of Rome, near the river Tiber. Here the Etruscans, a mysterious and magical race, created a powerful empire and an important civilization in central Italy, which also resulted in the foundation of Rome, in the first millennium before Christ...

"It's a beautiful country house with two additional cottages in secluded gardens, in the country. There is a swimming pool with view of the mountains.

"Villa Silj is located 7 km. (20 mins.) from historic centre of Rome. Excellent public transport from outside garden gate to the historic centre of Rome."