| Ring of Kerry - 586 sec
Ring of Kerry
After we left Dublin we drove west to the county of Kerry the roads were narrow through some of the towns. We lost the rent-a-cars side mirror, but lucky we had insurance. When we finally arrived in Waterville on the outer part of the Ring of Kerry we stayed at the Huntsman Club in a nice little apartment. The traffic on the ring was light do to the fact that it was the off season (October). Exploring the little towns on the ring by car and foot was a great deal of fun. You need at car to get around the Ring, but I think it is good to park it once in awhile and take a walk around and really see the country.
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera for the slideshow
Music
Hills of Kerry, by Paddy Reilly
Kerry dancers, by the Irish Tenors
Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore, by Paddy Reilly
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Ring of Kerry Ireland Cahersiveen Waterville
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| Ottawa and Niagara Falls Canada - 266 sec
Ottawa and Niagara Falls Canada
After visiting Montreal and Quebec we drove up to Ottawa the Capital of Canada. We saw the changing of the Guard and visited the Canadian Air and Space Museum. Then traveled to Niagara Falls before heading home again.
Camera: Minolta 7000 MAXXUM
Music: Andante by Bach
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Ottawa Niagara Falls Canada
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| Montreal and Quebec Canada - 396 sec
Montreal and Quebec Canada
When our two boys were young in the year 1988 we took them up to see Canada. We traveled up the Northway to Montreal where we toured the old city with it's Churches, Gardens and History. Then we drove to the old city of Quebec where we got a hotel right in the middle of things. While there saw a Archeological dig for the Pre-European village there before Quebec.
Camera: Minolta 7000 MAXXUM
Music: Andante by Bach
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Montreal Quebec Canada
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| Washington DC on the 4th of July 1987 Weekend - 481 sec
Washington DC and Mt. Vernon
When our two boys were young we took them to Washington DC on and about the 4th of July 1987. After two hours looking for our Hotel we at last got on with exploring our nations capital. Our hotel was just down the street from the White House so toured that plus the Capital Building, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and the Air and Space Museum. We sat on the Washington Mall and listen to music from the Capital steps. The next day we went to Arlington Cemetery with the Graves of John and Robert Kennedy. After that we went to Mt. Vernon the former home of George Washington and his slaves.
Camera: Minolta 7000 MAXXUM
Music: Your Own Worst Enemy by Bruce Springsteen
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Washington DC Mt. Vernon Arlington
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| Mystic Seaport Connecticut - 230 sec
Mystic Seaport Connecticut
When our two boys were young in the year 1986 we took them across the Long Island Sound to Mystic Connecticut to see Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium. Mystic is just one of the fun places to see in Connecticut.
Camera: Minolta 7000 MAXXUM
Music: Andante by Bach
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Mystic Seaport Connecticut
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| Epcot Center Orlando Florida 1985 - 231 sec
Florida with the Epcot Center
When our two boys were young in the year 1985 we took them to Florida in see their cousins in Bradenton. While there we visited the Epcot center and Saint Augustine Florida.
Camera: Minolta 7000 MAXXUM
Music: Joplin light Jazz
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Epcot Center Disney World Florida
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| Rome Italy - 486 sec
Rome Italy
The people of Rome seem to like to dress up; I have never seen so many people so nicely dress in one city before. Rome of course bring to mind the ruins of the old Rome from its glory days and the Vantage Tour people took us on a Motor coach (Bus) Tour of the city which was very informative and I put on www.traveljar.com/bellrich with the full narrative. We also went to the Vatican which was over crowded and if I wasn't with a tour I would wait until the afternoon to visit when the tours were over. I think the best part of our tour of Rome was the one we did on our own. If you do that tour the ruins first and get tickets for both the ruins and the Colosseum and avoid the crowds at the Colosseum.
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera for the slideshow
Music; Allegro by Bach
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Rome Roma Italy Ruins
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| Rome in Ruins - 475 sec
Rome Italy
The people of Rome seem to like to dress up; I have never seen so many people so nicely dress in one city before. Rome of course bring to mind the ruins of the old Rome from its glory days and the Vantage Tour people took us on a Motor coach (Bus) Tour of the city which was very informative and I put on www.traveljar.com/bellrich with the full narrative. We also went to the Vatican which was over crowded and if I wasn't with a tour I would wait until the afternoon to visit when the tours were over. I think the best part of our tour of Rome was the one we did on our own. If you do that tour the ruins first and get tickets for both the ruins and the Colosseum and avoid the crowds at the Colosseum.
Camera; JVC Hard Disk Camcorder for the video
Music; Allegro by Bach
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Rome Roma Italy Ruins
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| Rome Vantage Motorcoach tour - 256 sec
The people of Rome seem to like to dress up; I have never seen so many people so nicely dress in one city before. Rome of course bring to mind the ruins of the old Rome from its glory days and the Vantage Tour people took us on a Motor coach (Bus) Tour of the city which was very informative and I put on www.traveljar.com/bellrich with the full narrative. We also went to the Vatican which was over crowded and if I wasn't with a tour I would wait until the afternoon to visit when the tours were over. I think the best part of our tour of Rome was the one we did on our own. If you do that tour the ruins first and get tickets for both the ruins and the Colosseum and avoid the crowds at the Colosseum.
Camera; JVC Hard Disk Camcorder for the video
Music; Bach
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Vantage Tours Rome Roma Italy
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| Saint Peter's Basilica and Square in Rome Italy - 571 sec
Rome Italy
The people of Rome seem to like to dress up; I have never seen so many people so nicely dress in one city before. Rome of course bring to mind the ruins of the old Rome from its glory days and the Vantage Tour people took us on a Motor coach (Bus) Tour of the city which was very informative and I put on www.traveljar.com/bellrich with the full narrative. We also went to the Vatican which was over crowded and if I wasn't with a tour I would wait until the afternoon to visit when the tours were over. I think the best part of our tour of Rome was the one we did on our own. If you do that tour the ruins first and get tickets for both the ruins and the Colosseum and avoid the crowds at the Colosseum.
Camera; JVC Hard Disk Camcorder for the video
Music; Symphony Number 18 in F Major by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Saint Peter's Basilica St. Rome Roma Italy
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| Vatican Tour Rome Italy - 341 sec
The people of Rome seem to like to dress up; I have never seen so many people so nicely dress in one city before. Rome of course bring to mind the ruins of the old Rome from its glory days and the Vantage Tour people took us on a Motor coach (Bus) Tour of the city which was very informative and I put on www.traveljar.com/bellrich with the full narrative. We also went to the Vatican which was over crowded and if I wasn't with a tour I would wait until the afternoon to visit when the tours were over. I think the best part of our tour of Rome was the one we did on our own. If you do that tour the ruins first and get tickets for both the ruins and the Colosseum and avoid the crowds at the Colosseum.
Camera; JVC Hard Disk Camcorder for the video
Music; Symphony Number 18 in F Major by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Vatican Rome Roma Italy
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| Orvieto Italy - 251 sec
Orvieto Italy
While we were on our way to Rome from Florence by Tour bus (Tour companies call them motor coaches) and we stopped over at Orvieto, we toured the hill top town and had lunch. Then we were back on our way to Rome. Orvieto is a nice town where you could spend a day looking around this beautiful hill top town. This is both a video and slideshow
Camera; JVC Hard Disk Camcorder for the video
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera for the slideshow
Music: Symphony No. 18 by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Orvieto Italy Vantage Tours
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| Pisa Lucca and Florence Italy - 531 sec
Pisa-Lucca and Florence
After we left the Vinci home the Vantage tour bus took us to Pisa which had something wrong with their Tower and wanted us to look at it. We took a look and agreed it was leaning, but we have more trouble with our Towers in New York, People keep trying to blow them up. Then we visited Lucca had lunch and on our return to Florence we stopped for an overview of the city.
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera for the slideshow
Music: Overture by Wagner
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Pisa Leaning Tower Lucca Florence Italy
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| Leonardo da Vinci home - 203 sec
Leonardo da Vinci Home in Italy
While we were on our way to Pisa by Tour bus (Tour companies call them motor coaches) and we stopped over at Leonardo da Vinci's home to see the Vinci Museum with models of all his inventions. Then we were back on our way to Pisa. This is both a video and slideshow
Camera; JVC Hard Disk Camcorder for the video
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera for the slideshow
Music: Symphony by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Leonardo da Vinci Museum Italy
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| Florence Italy in April of 2008 - 541 sec
Florence Italy
Florence is a beautiful city I think we visited most of the places we had heard about and the tourist areas, but have to return and just experience the city itself.
We visited the Santa Maria Del Flore Duomo (Cathedral) where we were allowed to take pictures and also Michelangelo's David where no pictures were allowed, but it is great piece of art that you have to see in person.
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera for the slideshow
Music: Symphony No. 18 in F Major Menuetto by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Florence Italy River Arno
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| Venice Italy Videos - 517 sec
Venice (Venezia)
We visited Venice with the Vantage Tour Group for about three days to explore this fascinating city with it's winding streets (alleys really) lined with small charming shops, bridges and canals. Visiting Ducal Palace and taken a Gondola ride down the Grand Canal and around the smaller ones.
Camera; JVC Hard Disk Camcorder
Music; Symphony No. 16, in C Major by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Venice Venezia Italy Destinations
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| Road to Padua Italy - 365 sec
Padua Italy
While we were on our way to Florence by Tour bus (Tour companies call them motor coaches) and we stopped over at Padua to see San Anthony's Basilica, San Joseph's and have lunch. Then we were back on our way to Florence. Padua also had a nice park with monument to some of its Great citizens. This is both a video and slideshow
Camera; JVC Hard Disk Camcorder for the video
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera for the slideshow
Music: Marriage of Figaro by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Padua Italy San Anthony's Basilica
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| The Islands of Murano and Burano Italy - 171 sec
The Islands of Murano and Burano Italy
The Vantage tour guide took us to the Island of Murano where there was a Glass Factory that showed us how they did the glassblowing. Then they tried to sell us some of their high priced Glass ware which is told for less even on Murano Island. Then we did a walking tour of the rest of Murano Island with its small church and shops. After that they took us to the Island of Burano with its small shops and a restaurant where we eat lunch. Then we returned to Venice and explored the city one more time.
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera
Music: Moonlight Sonata -- Adagio Sostenuto
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Murano Burano Venice Venezia Italy
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| Spring Time in Venice (Venezia) Italy - 371 sec
Venice (Venezia)
We visited Venice with the Vantage Tour Group for about three days to explore this fascinating city with it's winding streets (alleys really) lined with small charming shops, bridges and canals. Visiting Ducal Palace and taken a Gondola ride down the Grand Canal and around the smaller ones.
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera
Music; Symphony No. 16, in F Major Andantino graziso by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Venice Venezia Italy Destinations
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| Ducal Palace and San Marco Square and Basilica - 234 sec
Venice (Venezia)
We visited Venice with the Vantage Tour Group for about three days to explore this fascinating city with it's winding streets (alleys really) lined with small charming shops, bridges and canals. Visiting Ducal Palace and taken a Gondola ride down the Grand Canal and around the smaller ones.
Camera; Olympus C-60 Digital Camera
Music; Symphony No. 22, in C Major by Mozart
Tours by Vantage
1-800-322-6677
Auteur : bellrich
Tags: Ducal Palace San Marco Square and Basilica
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