Monthly Archives: March 2012

Tour Group Recovery In Madrid

Posted on March 24, 2012 by David McGuffin

This morning I loaded a group of 41 faithful tour members on to a bus, one last time, and off we went to Madrid’s airport. Our adventure began one week ago, way down in Rome. During the last seven days, … Continue reading →

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VOLTERRA, my favorite Tuscan hilltown

Posted on March 22, 2012 by David McGuffin

VOLTERRA- I arrived back in my favorite Tuscan hilltown yesterday afternoon. Volterra is delightful. This is how I describe it in my guidebook: Volterra is the perfect pick for my favorite Tuscan hilltown, Not too big, not too crowded, and … Continue reading →

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Rome before the tourist come out

Posted on March 16, 2012 by David McGuffin

ROME- My flight landed at 6:30 a.m. at Rome’s Leonardo DaVinci Airport. No long lines this time of morning! I was out the door and on the Leonard Express train within 20 minutes. I made a transfer to the Metro … Continue reading →

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Getting Up Early to Beat the Jet Lag

Posted on March 14, 2012 by David McGuffin

I am up at 4:00 a.m. this morning getting in the “mood” for travel. Later today, I will fly to Atlanta and onward to Rome, so I’ve got a long travel day ahead of me. Some years ago, I began … Continue reading →

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