A statue of Pope John Paul II outside the Sorrento Cathedral in Sorrento, Italy. May 23, 2017

The Sedile Dominova, loggia of the 15th century, with the 7th century majolica cupola in the Piazza XXXX and in front of the Sorrento Cathedral three story bell tower. Decorated with a clock, the bell tower base dates to the time of the Roman Empire. May 23, 2017

A view of Sorrento, Italy’s marina. May 23, 2017

A view of Sorrento, Italy’s marina. May 23, 2017

From the Piazza Tasso in Sorrento, Italy, is this car and walkway to the marina. May 23, 2017

The Frattoria Terranova shop that sells the tasty limoncello in Sorrento, Italy. Limoncello, a digestif produced in Sorrento, is made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar. And, yes, I’ve enjoyed my fair share of Sorrento’s limoncello. May 23, 2017

Me at the Alcazar in Cordoba. June 10, 2010

The beautiful landscape of the Alcazar in Cordoba. June 10, 2010

Me by the ancient medieval walls of Como, Italy. Como may be better known for its famous attraction, the lake and the villlas along the lake, better known as Lake Como. But the town itself has its own medieval lineage, including the remains of the walls which were built in the 12th century around the old section of the town. May 17, 2017

Me at Pompeii’s Teatro Grande, this horseshoe-shaped Roman theater preserved by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Herculaneum was a wealthier town than Pompeii and its inhabitants were said to worship above all was Hercules, who was believed to be the founder of both the town and Mt. Vesuvius. May 21, 2017