S: European Honeymoon 2010
FC: European Honeymoon 2010
1: Venice, Greece, Rome, Croatia, Florence, Santorini and beyond | October 5, 2010 | Philadelphia International Airport
3: Nieuw Amsterdam
4: Venice, Italy
5: The Rialto Bridge
7: Hello from St. Mark's Square Love, Ray and Erin | Pastries for Breakfast | Venetian Gondolas | October 6 & 7, 2010 The Radulsi Family Delaware, USA
8: Dubrovnik Croatia The Pearl of the Adriatic Built on the maritime trade, Dubrovnik was one of the centers of the development of the Croatian language and literature, home to many notable poets, playwrights, painters, mathematicians, physicists and other scholars. Dubrovnik is steeped in stunning architecture and sculptural detail, and boasts spectacular churches, monasteries, museums, and fountains.
9: Dubrovnik Croatia | Dubrovnik Croatia | Dubrovnik Croatia | Dubrovnik Croatia
13: Dubrovnik, Croatia
14: Menu Veal Medallions Fresh Fried Calamari Ozujsko Beer
15: Lunch in Old Town Dubrovnik | October 8, 2010
16: Royal Ionian | October 9, 2010 | best beer of the trip
17: Corfu Greece
18: Doggies in Greece
19: Argostoli, Greece | October 10, 2010
21: Sunset over Greece
22: October 11, 2010
23: Santorini
24: Located near the city of Oia, Sigalas Estates was established in 1991. The winery uses the giristi puring technique creating a circular vine close to the ground protecting it from the wind. | Sigalas Estate
25: Sigalas Estate Winery
26: Located on the northwest corner of the islands of Thira (Santorini) and Therasia, Oia is one of the most picturesque locations in the Mediterrean Sea. | The village is situated on top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view over the volcano of Palia and Nea Kameni and the island of Thirassia. Oia is situated on the culdera.
27: Oia, Greece
28: Many believe the island is the original location of the lost city of Atlantis. It is believed the volcanic explosion lead to the destruction of this Ancient city.
29: The caldera was created 3,500 years ago in a volcanic explosion. The caldera is 4 miles in diameter. | Oia
32: The donkey's are used to travel all over Santorini and Oia as the roads are too narrow for a vehicle to travel. The donkey's also travel up the side of the winding stairs to Fira, Sanorini's capital. | Santorini Donkeys | October 11, 2010
33: Cable Car Rides
36: Towel Animals EACH NIGHT WE WERE GREETED WITH A DIFFERENT ANIMAL
37: Wine Tasting
38: An earthquake destroyed the city in 1169, then again in 1693. It has survived many eruptions by the nearby volcano, Mount Etna. | Founded in th 8th century, Catania was one of Italy's most important and flourishing cultural, artistic and political centres. | San Placido | October 13, 2010
39: Catania On the east coast of Sicily. | Duomo
41: Ruins of Catania
43: Open Air Market in downtown Catania
44: Gelato Break
45: Goodbye Sicily
46: October 14, 2010
47: Naples
48: A Heavenly Lunch in Naples Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza Prosciutto and Mozzarella Pizza A liter of wine
49: da Ettore Possibly the inventor of pizza in Italy. Situated on St.Lucia in Naples, this was one of the highlights of the trip.
50: The capital of Italy, Rome's history dates back over two and a half thousand years. Capital to the Roman Kingdom, Roman Republic and Roman Empire, Rome was the center of the Western world for over 700 years. It has been ruled by Popes and Dictators; been the home to famous artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Botticelli. It is home to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican. Rome houses numerous fountains, statutes, ruins and monuments. Among the most famous: the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Pantehon, the Trevi Fountain and the Forum. | October 15, 2010
51: Rome, Italy
53: The Vatican
59: Castel Sant'Angelo and Bridge
60: The Tiber River
63: The Tiber River
64: Fountain of the Four Rivers | Fountana del Moro
65: Fountain of Neptune | Piazza Navona | Sant'Angese of Agone | Sant'Angese of Agone
67: The Pantheon
68: Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian in about 126 CE. The building is circular with a portico of three ranks of huge granite Corinthian columns (eight in the first rank and two groups of four behind) under a pediment. A rectangular vestibule links the porch to the rotunda, which is under a coffered, concrete dome, with a central opening (oculus) to the sky.
69: The Pantheon
70: The Trevi Fountain
72: This fountain sits on the ancient site where three roads merged and an aquaduct supplied water to the ancient city of Rome. Finding the fountain insufficiently dramatic Pope Urban VIII commissioned, the Trevi Fountain in 1692 but it was not finished until 1762 by Giuseppe Pannini.
73: Three Coins in the Fountain
74: The Best Gelato Stand in Europe!
76: Greetings from Rome. Colosseum is AMAZING! Gelatto Yum! Love, Erin and Ray | The Bokulic Family Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
77: The Forum
79: Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II | The Wedding Cake
80: The Colosseum
86: Florence,
87: Italy | October 16, 2010
88: Lunch in Sainta Croce Square | Pizza and Beer
89: Sainta Croce | Galileo | Michelangelo | Machiavelli
91: Arno River | Ponte Santa Trinita | Ponte Vecchio
92: Her madien voyage began July 4, 2010 out of Venice, Italy. She is Holland America's 81st ship and the second largest they have afloat. Part of the Signature Line, she features 11 floors and a New York City theme. Featured resturants include the Pinnaclle Grill and the Manhatten Dinning Room. | MS Nieuw Amsterdam
93: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Radulski
94: Ray became the La La Guy. Greg was that guy. | Greg and Camilla Proctor | Jimmy the Piano Man | ER Radulski Wilmington, DE 2010
95: The Piano Bar | The Piano Bar | The Piano Bar | The Piano Bar