Most of us will fly from Dulles to Munich, then from Munich to Florence. From there we'll board a motor coach and be driven to the coastal town of Sestri Levante, where we'll be based for the week. From Sestri Levante we'll head off on excursions every day. Here's a sampling of what's on our itinerary:
—Genoa, believed to be the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, and also home to a lovely cathedral (not to mention a cool aquarium);

—The Cinque Terre, five picturesque hillside villages that are UNESCO World Heritage sites;
—Carrara, famous for its marble quarries; and
—Villa Torrigiana, a fabled country mansion and gardens.
Many mornings also feature an informal talk by a local guide about the region's history and culture.
I hope to post something nearly every day, Internet access permitting. Check back regularly and see what we're up to. In the meantime here's a stock photo from Manarola, one of the five villages of the Cinque Terre. We're all hoping to be taking photos of sights like this in just a few short days.
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