On March 28, 2001, Michael and Erin Fuchs, Matt Grabowy, and Mark "Pestilence" Pitely trekked off to explore the birthplaces of the Renaissance in Arts and Sciences . . . of Western Philosophy . . . of Democratic Government . . . and of Global Trade.

   Week 1: Michael met Erin in Vienna, then kicked around there & Budapest.
   Week 2: Michael & Erin hit Italy: Florence, Siena—then Rome, meeting Matt & Mark.
   Week 3: Michael, Matt, & Mark continued to Athens & the Greek Islands.
   Week 4: Michael & Matt crossed the Agean Sea to Istanbul.


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The Parthenon, Athens

The Hagia Sophia, Istanbul