In the summer of 2006, mom & dad (along with Uncle Ben) had the opportunity to spend some time in Italy - dad was performing il Duca di Mantova in Verdi's Rigoletto, and they met up part way through and took in some sights. Below is just a smidge of what they saw.
Part of dad's view ...
More of dad's view ...
Mom hasn't shared where this is ...
Look! A bridge with buildings!
Pretty street ...
Still hasn't told us ...
Look at the supports!
How narrow the street is ...
A famous street ...
Brandon & Dad, post-gelato
Mom & Dad - typical Saturday night.
Dad & Deb re-enacting Rigoletto blocking
Gelato madness sets in!
Dad & Jessie photo-op
Pesro & dad's sweaty pits!
The beach in Rimini ...
With the Briggses in Rome ...
No wonder I was conceived!
Dad capturing Uncle Ben at his finest ...
Dad in the Basilica being artsy ...
Goethe in Rome?
Think dad was thirsty?
Whoa! Legs!
Trevi fountain, from on high ...
Trevi Fountain ... head on.
Hmmm ... I wonder where?
They used to flood the floor of it for water battles!
Name the Opera Locale ...
Without Mom & Dad in the way ... Tosca, anyone?
Man ... they've got to take me there!
Uncle Ben & Mom ...
The coliseum ...
Uncle Ben tossing a coin, ensuring he'll be back!
Look! Look! Dad's name is first ... well, after Verdi.
