Post #1: Trip Overview: July 10 - Aug 16

Trip of a lifetime. We'll begin by watching our local 800m sensation Nick Symmonds and many other world class athletes compete in the Rome IAAF Track and Field Meet, then pass through several hilly communities in the Tuscanys, visit Florence, Pisa, and the spectacular Cinque Terre Coastal region.

The remaining 3 weeks will be spent hiking, climbing, and hut hopping in the northern Italian Dolomites, the Austrian Dachsteins, the Bavarian Alps (SW Germany) and end up trekking in the face of the Eiger and Jungfrau (Swiss Alps).

We decided to use this blog to share our itinerary, experiences, and keep in touch with friends.

Travel Tips and Our to-do list (prior to leaving): ToDoList.txt