Countdown to Italy

Lately there has been a lot of talk about traveling, short excursions, and road trips surrounding my friends and some family members. Now I remember... in a little less than three weeks, my family and I will take a 10-day trip in Italy, with the majority of time spent there in Florence, Venice, and of course, Rome.

I've never been to Italy. I am 100% - not - fluent in the Italian language. In fact, I've never been to Europe. The closest I can possibly be to Italy would be my knowledge of classical music and my 11th grade level Spanish vocabulary (maybe I can figure some Italian terms out with fundamental Latin root words). In conclusion, this family trip will be mainly an educational one.

Personally, I'm mostly interested in the art history and culture that has evolved through so many centuries in Italy. As a bonus, the history of the Coliseum intrigues me, as well. But the city of Venice would be my top choice. I have limited knowledge about the city, but I do know that if I want to explore the arts, Venice would be a good choice as a destination. As for the Coliseum, that would be Rome. Too bad there are no olden day sword-slashing, chain-whipping gladiators out there anymore.

I will take pictures. Granted that I don't break my camera like I did so with my previous one in Taiwan last summer.