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Iocoangeli World Tour


Here comes the sun
Video by Walter Zub
marcico
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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What ? It can't rain on vacation!!!
If it has to rain, today seems like the perfect day for it. We are departing Switzerland for Milan, where our primary interest lies in...
marcico
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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What a day in Switzerland
It's a brisk, clear morning, and a few brave souls decided to take an early trek to a small lake. The lake is perfectly named "God da...
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Oct 27, 20242 min read
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Oct 19, 20240 min read
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Saluti from Switzerland
I'm not even sure what day it is. We awoke early in the morning to catch a train to St. Moritz, Switzerland. The train we boarded was not...
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Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Tirano and the railway strike
Well, we are packed up and leaving Varenna and the gorgeous Lake Como area. We boarded our train heading to our new destination, Tirano....
marcico
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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The hike up to Castello di Vezio
We started our morning with a hearty breakfast and a not-so-great cup of coffee. Good coffee has been elusive on this trip. After...
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Oct 15, 20242 min read
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The ferry boat ride to Menaggio & Bellagio
Our first stop of the day was Menaggio. The boat ride was the most picturesque I've ever taken. I couldn't imagine anything better. That...
marcico
Oct 13, 20242 min read
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Lake Como: The Village of Varenna
It's been an amazing couple of days. I'm going to start by saying that if you ever go to Italy, you must plan to stay in Varenna on Lake...
marcico
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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Day 1: Rome
Well, the Michigan mob finally made it to Italy. We landed in Rome, and our flight was smooth sailing. But back home in Michigan, it...
marcico
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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First day in Kenya
August 11th The day started for me at 5:30am with the sounds of a rooster crowing. I suppose to some this is a good sound knowing there...
marcico
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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Arrival in Africa
August 10th Habari (hello)! We arrived safe last night in Nairobi. Sister Alice, Pastor Michael, and Joseph were eagerly awaiting our...
marcico
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Looking back...
It seems just like yesterday that we were packing up, getting ready for our trip. Now our thoughts are back here in Michigan. All the...
marcico
Jun 6, 20234 min read
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The Jo-Jo's arrival on the coast of Amalfi
A month has gone by since Julie and I arrived here in Italy. I’ve been asked what my favorite part of the trip has been so far and...
marcico
Apr 24, 20234 min read
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April 14th, a few days of exploring
Saluti dall’Italia It’s been a while since I wrote, but our adventure has been going strong. Our days start bright and early and we go...
marcico
Apr 15, 20234 min read
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April 9th, Easter and a trip to Capri
Easter greetings from Italy! We hope everyone had a blessed Easter Day. Julie and I have been extremely blessed being able to spend this...
marcico
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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April 5th, wandering the Italian countryside
Ciao Mio Amico’s I figured I better update the blog or you might all forget we are in Italy. The last few days have been spent doing what...
marcico
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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April 1st, pranking Jordan and a visit to the local cathedral
Well as the sun sets on Mikayla and Jordans time on the Amalfi Coast, it rises on a new adventure for them in the historical city of...
marcico
Apr 2, 20231 min read
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March 30th, Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Today we took a trip to Pompeii and literally traveled back in time. As a kid in school I always hated history class but today I was...
marcico
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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March 29th, exploring the coast
The sun is starting to set on another beautiful day along the Amalfi Coast. Im going to start with a couple of myth busters… 1.) Italian...
marcico
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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