A Circular Stairway in the Vatican
October 7, 2008 by Jon Rochetti
Filed under Travel
Location: Vatican Museum
Destination: Vatican City
Country: Italy
Year Taken: 2008
Photographer: Mary Jo Manzanares
Blog: Fly Away Cafe
A sovereign nation located inside of Rome, Vatican City is the smallest independent city-state in the world, based on both land mass (110 acres) and population (821). It is actually separate from the Holy See of the Catholic Church.
The Vatican Museum includes such world-famous rooms such as The Sistine Chapel with its painted ceiling by Michelangelo, Gregorian Egyptian Museum and the Stanze of Raphael rooms.
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A Quiet Place to Relax on Kauai, Hawaii
September 3, 2008 by Jon Rochetti
Filed under Travel
Location: Kauai
Destination: Hawaii
Country: United States
Year Taken: 2007
Photographer: Mary Jo Manzanares
Blog: Fly Away Cafe
Kauai, in the Hawaiian Islands, is the oldest island in the chain. Just over 58,00 people live on the 550 square mile (1400 km2) island.
The island has been the set of many Hollywood movies, including South Pacific, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, and Six Days Seven Nights. Even Elvis Presley filmed Blue Hawaii here.
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Venice in Vegas
August 29, 2008 by Jon Rochetti
Filed under Travel
Location: Venetian Hotel Las Vegas
Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada
Country: United States
Year Taken: 2008
Photographer: Mary Jo Manzanares
Blog: Fly Away Cafe
On The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, this all suite hotel is built with an Italian theme and recreates the canals of Venice.
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Seaside Hotels on the Cliffs of Sorrento, Italy
August 14, 2008 by Jon Rochetti
Filed under Travel
Location: The hotels on the seaside cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples
Destination: Sorrento
Country: Italy
Year Taken: 2008
Photographer: Mary Jo Manzanares
Blog: Fly Away Cafe
Overlooking the Bay of Naples, the seaside town of Sorrento, Italy offers a picturesque view of the island of Capri from it’s high cliffs.
It’s also famous for being the birthplace of the notable Italian liqueur, Limoncello, made from local lemons. _______________________________________________
The Colosseum in Rome Italy
July 31, 2008 by Jon Rochetti
Filed under Travel
Location: The Colosseum
Destination: Central Rome
Country: Italy
Year Taken: 2008
Photographer: Mary Jo Manzanares
Blog: Fly Away Cafe
Completed in 80 AD, the Colosseum is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
Between the time it was build and the 6th century, it was used for battle reenactments, animal hunts of species collected from across the Roman Empire, as well as other public spectacles and events including public executions and the slaughter of Christians. But mostly, it hosted gladiatorial contests.
Some contests or events lasted several months and employed thousands of gladiators.
The stadium sat 50,000 spectators, including special boxes for dignitaries. _______________________________________________
