Rome, Italy

Here is where I will start. Rome. You've seen a sneak peek of Paris and there is more, but let's go with Rome today. Roma is beautiful. Old and colorful. Full of exploring. Our days seemed a bit longer in Rome. We were trying to take it all in and get to everything in our visit.

Highlights of our trip

A video today and photos to come. Enjoy.

the REAL countdown starts NOW

Because when I say I've been counting down. I mean it. Tick tock. I'm almost to the point of ' let's get this trip over with ' just for the sake of not having to wait anymore. I do have a few more things to occupy my time before we go. 

As I've been planning, I've browsed through blogs, forums, travel books... to make the most of each day spent in France and Italy. I love planning in Ted's words ' it's my crack '.

It all boils down to enjoying the moment and being with Ted. Sipping coffee and eating yummy food. Bike rides and picnics. Getting lost !? and museum browsing. Window shopping and late nights. 

Click to part of my inspiration: 

Eight Paris Essentails on Hip Paris. (I still need to pick up a new pretty journal.)

Speaking of journals, I'd love one like hers.

It's so easy to have a love affair with Napoli and traveling Italy.

All of Jordan's of Oh Happy Day's post on Paris are dreamy. 

and Liz at Explore. Dream. Discover's recent trips here and here.

I have loved reading through Paris by Mouth.

And a plethora of pictures on pinterest