Boy, that water looks so refreshing doesn't it?



TIS

It was TIS.

There were record high temperatures that week and it was like over 100 degrees out that day.

I like the color of the water. How warm or cold was the water? It looks like you can see the bottom huh?

The water was extremely refreshing. And yes, you could see the very bottom, that's how clear it is. The coral and the various colors are just beautiful.

There was a small cave that I swam into and I cannot even begin to tell you how gorgeous the different colors of coral and barnicles make the water look inside that cave. Simply amazing.

Great pics DC

Yes OWTGF, they were. One day it actually hit 120 Degrees!

We didn't let the heat bother us. Yes it was extremely hot, but going there in July we already realized that it was going to be hot and made up our minds not to let the heat interfere with anything that we wanted to see or do.

I think that I grew two humps from all the water that I drank on that trip.

DC, I forgot to ask you how deep was that water you were swimming in?

Wow!! 120 degrees? That's hot even for me. You'd have to live in the water if you stay outside.

I forgot, is it humid there as well????


TIS

It was so hot that I even made you of the ice cubes in whatever way that I could.

Great pictures, DC! Especially that last one.

I'm so glad you had such a good time on your trip and that everything went well for you. I'm sure those memories will last a lifetime.

At first I didn't see the ice on your head. Looks like you had that lady cracking up huh?

Yes, that is my mother in-law who is cracking up like that. It was always her and my father in-law's dream to go with the whole family to Italy if they reached their 50th wedding anniversary. Obviously they reached it and fulfilled their dream!

Aw that is so sweet DC. I bet they had a wonderful time there.

It looks like a tiny version of one of those grand poopah hats on the top of your head.

Is that someone's way of telling you you're as cold as ice? haha.

Just too funny!!!

WHALE HO!!! Thar she blows!!

Here are some more Italy Pics that I finally transfered over to my computer :

Town of Taormina




Sorrento




Our Hotel, which sits on the side of a mountain, In Taormina




Fruitstand in Amalfi. Notice the Large Lemons!




Our wine tour in Marsala, after lunch, the tour guide and I carving up a fresh watermelon for everyone.

Nice melons.

Didn't I say that to you when we were at Panicos?

DC, those are great!! Each and every time I see one of your photos, I want to go back to Italy! Alitalia may end up owing you a commission!

Are you referring to the watermelon or DC's head?

I don't remember you anywhere near my melons.

Every time I look at those pictures I want to go back there myself!

Screw Alitalia! I'd never take them again if I could help it. Very rude and unprofessional. Not to mention the tight seating on their planes.

My son's friend's brother works for Alitalia and he told us that last year they "tightened up" the insides of their planes to get some more seating in because they were losing money. Turns out that Alitalia has filed for bankruptcy and will either sell to Delta Airlines or go out of business. That's probably why those people that work there were so rude and impersonal. They're probably worried for their jobs.

When I go back, I will probably take Continental.

They were right across the table from me! All that was missing was the prosciutto!

DC,

Those are absolutely beautiful!!

Taormina looks just like Cesar's Palace inside streets/mall. don't you think? Very Plush looking!

Sorrento very scenic as well. It reminds me of the Italian song "Come Back To Sorrento". I don't think I've ever seen a picture or heard much about it before except that it's a city in Italy.

Your hotel along with all the pictures look very modern as opposed to much older, which is what I pictured. Makes me really want to go there someday.

Thank you for posting.

TIS