Ciao everyone!  As you read this, I am either boarding a plane or in the air, or…either way, I’m en-route to Italy for the EICMA tradeshow in Milano!  I am returning Sunday, November 15th…  Don’t fret, however, as you will still see blog posts, as I plan to edit photos on the long plane ride(s) on my way!  The past few times I’ve been to Italy I haven’t really taken many photos   HOWEVER, this time I’m bringing my camera arsenal, and will have something to show upon my return!  In honor of my trip, I have decided to blog a few photos from the FIRST time I visited Italy during the summer of 2000.  This was when I was first starting to really get into photography and was shooting with a FILM Canon Rebel camera…enjoy!

This shot is taken from my apartment in Montepulciano, Italy…my neighbor would often just pass out in the sunlight, for several hours…he was really sweet!

This shot, also taken in Montepulciano, is one of my favorites…

Ahhh…the CLASSIC gondola shot in Venice!

Another shot of Venice…

And finally, a self-portrait of myself…yes…quite embarassing, but why not?