We spent five nights in Florence and five in Rome, with day trips to Pisa and Naples. Highlights included a tour of the secret passages of the Palazzo Vecchio, a delicious sampling of Tuscan wines, a charming guide to the ancient city of Herculaneum, lots of perfect cappuccinos (and some memorable Capuchin monks who gave the drink its name!), the many adorable greyhounds of Florence, and plenty of memories and inside jokes we'll never forget.