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The Cheap Campers have been official Californians for over one full year! Phil has returned to weekend warrior status, so let's look forward to more frequent travel blog updates!

We will continue to document our travels across the Western Hemisphere!

Stephanie and Phil's Travel Blog

Hi! We are Phil and Stephanie and we backpack and hike all throughout the world. Below are short updates of our recent adventures and how we managed to do them while living on a shoestring. Scroll to the bottom for a slideshow of our travel photos.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Ok, so we went to ONE MORE tourist site today... the Leaning Tower of Pisa!!! It was actually really fun, despite our tourism overload. It's only an hour train ride from Florence so we made a day of it and then came home for a lovely Phil-cooked meal at our hostel.

Leaning Tower of Pisa
March 25

It definitely leans and look pretty silly next to this beautiful church. Especially cuz the tower itself is also really beautifully made. 


Phil pushing it over?

We were unable to find a Leaning Tower of Pisa saltshaker that Phil so adored during his childhood, but it was still a fun day. We even bought me a pretty dress for our very special upcoming weekend in Venice! Hee hee!


Statue of Romulus and Remus
March 25

A neat bonus of the Leaning Tower is this cool statue of Romulus and Remus that's in the same plaza. It's based on the mythical origins of Rome's namesake. It's, like, one of the oldest statues, or something or other (google it if you really are interested, I've heard too much history in the last 25 days to get it all straight). 

Pretty Church Next to the Leaning Tower

This is a beautiful church next to the tower. Poor thing... gets totally overshadowed by imperfect architecture. And yes, that's my feet in the bottom on the picture. 

Another wonderful day in Florence. This has been my favorite destination and favorite hostel stay of the trip. We got free laundry, a cool roommate, no bunk beds, and a nice shower WITH toilets that have toilet seats! All things I have never appreciated more in my life. Add to that a beautiful city where the people all dress like fashion models and eat amazing food and you have one happy traveler.

Tomorrow we leave for Venice where we will stay for three nights. 

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3 comments:

  1. RandiMarch 25, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    It is a beautiful tower! I never realized. And the church next to it is magnificent. Cloudy there, huh? Here too. But getting warmer everyday. Love your blogs!

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  2. JanMarch 28, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    I love your blogs too! Hey Phil, I didn't think you remembered that leaning Tower of Pisa ... cheese shaker, I think! Too bad...I would have saved it for you. Your blog and pictures and details are amazing...thanks for sharing. mom

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  3. Jo JoFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Traveling is just another way to find out who you are within a different way of doing things. Flights to Addis Ababa

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