Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Italy Trip

In March, our family went to Italy on the SAM (Single Adult Ministry) Break-a-way trip to Italy. Debbie is the National Director for SAM. Our kids decided to go with us this year and we had a great time. Our trip first took us to Venice where we enjoyed the shops, restaurants and of course the gondolas. We then went to Florence, Pisa, Pompei and to Rome. Some of my favorite places in Rome: Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The Vatican was very interesting and we were able to be in St. Peter's Square when the Pope addressed the crowd that had gathered. It was a great experience! I am putting together a slideshow of the trip that will be available soon. If you are interested in the 2008 SAM Break-a-way trip, it will be taking place on March 25 through April 1, 2008. The destination: London and Paris. For more information on the trip, go to the SAM website at : singles.upci.org.

12 comments:

Jana Allard said...

Hey, your slide show isn't coming up. I would love to see it. I stumbled onto your blog from Gayla D. in Fresno.

Watch out - blogging can get addicting! Drop by and see mine sometime.

Gayla said...

YES!!! We had a really GREAT time in Italy. At least I did until I got so sick... I'm looking forward to seeing London again, and going to Paris. See you at WCC in November??

Steven Saiz said...

Jana - I think I got it fixed. I will be adding more pics. Hey I have enjoyed your blog for a while. We are just getting our feet wet here. Sure enjoyed you and Brian being here for the meeting.

Gayla - We really did have a great time. I only have a few pics on the slideshow, but will add more. I plan to be at WCC for at least one night.

Anonymous said...

Looks like everyone had a great time. Saiz Tours? WOW!!! lol
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Steven Saiz said...

Ronda - We did have a great time. I have known for a while that the name "Saiz" was from the Basque area that straddles the border between Spain and France. My ancestors are from the Spain side. So it was a treat to see the name on a tour bus in Italy! We hurried up out of the bus for a quick pic because it left just seconds after the picture.

Anonymous said...

Hey Bro. Saiz!

Welcome to the bloggging world, now I can keep up with what's happening in the Saiz family. Our family loves you guys so much. Please give Vanessa a HUGE hug from me, I miss her! I hope she's doing well. Your trip to Italy looks like it was incredible, and somebody takes really nice pictures!
Please know that the Garretts love you and appreciate you. Can't wait until we see you again. Man, we'd love to go on the next trip to London & Paris, any openings for a nurse & a computer geek?

Take care,
Holly & Crew

Steven Saiz said...

Sis. Holly,

It is so good to hear from you! We are enjoying getting to know the "ins and outs" of blogging. The Saiz's love the Garretts! I will tell and hug Vanessa for you! I bet your boys are really getting big. I was amazed the last time I saw them. Please say hello to Bro. Patrick and your parents. Hopefully we will get to see you all soon. I will check with Deb about the nurse and computer guy positions for London! Smile!

Take Care,

Steve Saiz

Anonymous said...

Hi Holly, it is so nice to hear from you! Its been way too long. I'll keep track on the blog, but email me whenever you get a chance,vanessa_saiz@mckinsey.com. Please tell your husband and parents I said hi. Love you, Vanessa

Anonymous said...

May I go?...please?

Steven Saiz said...

Sis. Buxton,

Come on and get on the plane! Smile! The trips are really great! A neat way for single adults to travel with other singles and see the world!

Steve

Gayla M. Baughman said...

Great blog! Thanks for the pics! Italy must have been beautiful. So glad you got to go! Stop by my blog sometime. I'm at riversofretrospect.blogspot.com

Love ya all!

Steven Saiz said...

Gayla,

So good to hear from you. We are just starting this "blogging stuff." We will take a look at your blog. Say hello to your husband for me!

Steve