Dave and I talked about taking a trip to Europe for years — neither of us had ever been. At the top of my list — Ireland, at the top of his — Spain… the bucket list compromise — Italy. We originally thought we would be making the trip for our 10-year anniversary, but when the planning fell in the middle of Covid and the world (especially travel) was so uncertain, we ultimately changed course. (We instead ended up heading out west to Montana and Wyoming which will also be one of my all time favorite memories — you can see that full post HERE). I’m historically a fairly anxious (but thorough) trip planner and while it’s impossible to know the future international political climate and current events, we finally decided that we were going to plan our trip to Italy for the fall of 2024. Dave was most excited for Roman history and I was most looking forward to playing pretend in Tuscany — what the trip actually ended up being was the perfect mix of activities, culture, exploration, and just the most incredible and diverse experience. I won’t claim that our itinerary was the best or most efficient (it may be, but you just don’t know what you don’t know, ya know? 😉 ), but what I will say is our days were filled, our schedule to us was perfect, our route maximized what we could do and see, and we left without feeling like we’d missed anything we’d hope to see. If you’re planning a trip to Italy, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend our exact 10 days in Italy itinerary, and if you aren’t currently planning a trip to Italy, maybe today’s post will convince you otherwise 😉
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Where Did we Spend Our 10 Days in Italy?
First things first. Where did we plan to go in Italy and where did we end up?
If you aren’t familiar, Italy has many different regions and settings and while it’s easier to get around, seeing it all in 10 days is impossible. I would have loved (and would still love) to experience the Dolomites, Lake Como, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, Capri… but ultimately, we decided that focusing on two cities as a home base with potential day-trips would be our threshold.
We originally planned for Rome, Florence, day trips into other areas of Tuscany from Florence, and a day trip up to the towns of Cinque Terre on the coast. When we started fine-tuning our schedule, several factors ended up establishing our schedule for us.
I only looked at Marriott properties for lodging (I was hoping and planning to use points so I took out a Marriott Bonvoy credit card in early 2023) and there was an incentive that if you stayed four nights, you could get a fifth for free, so I knew we wanted to stay in Florence as a home base for five nights. After researching, I planned for three full days in Rome (including our arrival day since our flight got in at 7AM). In planning the logistics though, there were only direct flights to and from Rome/Atlanta via Delta. So, instead of connecting (again, I predetermined my trip anxiety and unfamiliarity threshold), I decided it would be best for us to go back to Rome to fly home. It ended up working perfectly because our initial days in Rome were pretty solidly planned, we decided that final day in Rome before heading home could be reserved for anything we had seen earlier in our trip that we hadn’t been able to experience just yet.
Our trip ultimately ended up looking like this…
- Saturday, November 2 — Flight from Atlanta to Rome (depart Atlanta at 4:40 PM)
- Sunday, November 3 — Arrive in Rome at 7:15 AM
- Monday, November 4 — Vatican City Day Trip
- Tuesday, November 5 — Rome
- Wednesday, November 6 — 8:35 AM train to relocate to Florence (arrive in Florence 10:35 AM)
- Thursday, November 7 — Florence/Tuscany
- Friday, November 8 — Tuscany Day Trip
- Saturday, November 9 — Florence
- Sunday, November 10 — Venice Day Trip (depart Florence at 7:25 AM; arrive in Venice at 9:34 AM) (depart Venice at 5:26 PM; arrive in Florence at 7:39 PM)
- Monday, November 11 — 8:48 AM train to relocate back to Rome (arrive in Rome 10:25 AM)
- Tuesday, November 12 — Flight from Rome to Atlanta (depart Rome at 10:30 AM; arrive in Atlanta at 4:15 PM)
Notice that on November 8, we ended up taking a day trip to Venice. Originally, I had planned for us to take the train to Cinque Terre but the trip ultimately just seemed too long (you also have to change trains a couple times) and there was too much uncertainty with them being in the off season. I am SO glad we made the impromptu trip to Venice for the day.
What was the weather in Italy like in early November? Most days ranged from the mid-forties in the morning to mid-sixties in the afternoon, but we did get into the low seventies at some points. Honestly, it was the perfect weather and light layers served us well. It also didn’t rain a single day we were there!
How did we handle logistics? This was the thing I was most nervous about. Neither of us wanted to drive (and oh my word, with the crazy driving and limited parking in Rome, I’m SO glad we didn’t attempt!) and we knew that the cities we were visiting were walking cities, so it was mainly just arranging transport from one city to the next. Here’s how we handled it…
- I arranged transport from the Rome airport to the hotel, with the hotel concierge in advance. I was so glad we did this because our driver met us in the main meeting area and quickly whisked our luggage away with us scampering behind without a care.
- I booked our train tickets from Rome to Florence, and then Florence back to Rome in advance on the ItaliaRail website. We booked first class tickets (affordable unlike flights and had lots of room for our luggage) and I opted for the single seats that faced toward each other with a table in the middle.
- Our hotel contacted a cab for us the morning we went to the Vatican. We got our own cab on the way back.
- When we had a cooking class at a farmhouse in Tuscany, you meet at an instructed location and they have a charter bus that takes the group there and back.
- For our Tuscany day trip (small towns, winery…), I booked our driver and guide (see Day 6 — it was incredible).
- When we decided we would take a day trip to Venice, I pre-booked the round trip tickets on ItaliaRail the day before, and was still able to get two first class tickets together.
- Our hotel arranged for a cab to take us from the hotel to the Rome airport — they offered to do this when we checked in.
- We walked everywhere else and never used Uber or another cab. But so much of our fun was in wandering and exploring what we came across rather than mapping from one thing to the next.
Were the trains really easy? YES! As someone who gets nervous about public transit and would never attempt the subway by myself, I thought the trains would be more like that — escalators, tracks going different ways, hallways, etc. Nope. You literally walk into the train station, there’s a board with arrivals and the track the train will be on, and all the tracks are parallel and RIGHT THERE. Your ticket tells you which car you’re in, too. No one checked our ticket until we were on the train, halfway to our destination — then someone comes down the aisle and checks your confirmation number on your phone.
One note that almost made me panic — when you’re checking the board with departures, you may see your train number affiliated with a different city. That’s ok — it just means that the train will ultimately end at that city. Go with the trip number and departure time, not the city. Example — our train from Rome to Florence actually had the city “Venezia” (Venice) listed on the board, but that’s just because it’s that train’s end of the line. Florence was actually the first stop after leaving Rome.
As much as I try to include answers to questions I had in today’s post, if you have any others, list them in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer!
Day 1: Rome
(Arrival, Exploring)
Where We Stayed: Pantheon Iconic Hotel
Would We Stay Here Again? Yes — Comfortable room, fantastic staff and service, perfect location.
I LOVED the location of our hotel — such a fantastic spot and easy to get to everything, but the crowds weren’t as great here as other places in the city. We arrived on a Sunday and they now have free entry to museums and public sites on the first Sunday of the month so when we came upon the Pantheon, it was super crowded, even before opening. Not pictured — the wild line. We actually ended up coming back just before close and slipped right in. Our room wasn’t ready when we got there, so we checked our bags, headed out, and rallied.
We went in every church we came across (easily 30+ throughout our trip) and this was one of the top things we did. The history, age, and art are just unbelievable. We would NEVER be granted the level of accessibility to such precious works here. It’s also crazy how many tombs there are in each church.
The ceilings were always my favorite part. I tried to look at any rules posted as you enter the church to make sure we weren’t taking photos inside some churches that didn’t permit photography.
We learned in the month leading up to our trip that since 2025 is a Jubilee year, the city is undergoing 3-month renovations. There were some barriers to some landmarks and the Trevi Fountain didn’t have water — they actually had a tiny little pool for coin collection that was a bit sad. Still, the architecture is magnificent.
Outdoor dining everywhere. I tried to follow recommendations and tips about what to look for in restaurants you dine at, the kind of gelato to choose, etc. via tips I found on Instagram and saved in an “Italy” folder to reference.
Via dei Condotti is a famous shopping area around the Spanish steps with luxury brands and flagship stores staggered one after the other.
Our Pantheon dinner view… BTW- I knew Italy didn’t do salad dressing like we do (just oil and vinegar) but something we had no clue about was that you can’t really find much chicken anywhere. ALSO, with as much pizza and pasta as we had, we felt fantastic after each meal. The wheat goes through a different process and doesn’t affect you the same way — truly incredible. They have lots of food restrictions and don’t carry a lot of things you would find in America and it was eye opening. No diet coke and the Fanta Orange that Dave ordered is a pale orange, made differently and without dyes and he raved about the flavor. We also loved that the caps on bottles have a plastic piece that keeps them connected to the bottles. Another surprise — you pay for water at every meal that comes in a glass bottle (which is essentially as much as a glass of wine).
Day 2: Vatican City & Rome
(Vatican/St. Peter’s Basilica/Sistine Chapel Tour, & Exploring)
Our Tour: Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s | Small Group
We started the morning on the rooftop of our hotel, having a croissant and cappuccino. Dave doesn’t drink coffee but he became a coffee drinker on on our trip! “When in Rome” and all that 😉
For major attractions/entries/ticketed items, we purchased skip the line tours (per the recommendation of many of you) and I’m so glad we did! First of all, seeing huge lines that we were able to avoid was a huge time saver. Secondly, it helped us hit the highlights, glean important history and info, and not spend too much time on places that weren’t as significant. We used THIS small group tour and loved our experience and guide. We met at their office just across from the entrance to the Vatican and walked over as a group.
Something else many of you clued me in on — in Rome, you can fill your water bottle with any of the tons of water fountains — all containing clean, delicious water. I took full advantage of this. Unlike in the US, we were able to take water with us any and everywhere we went (in museums).
I was totally overwhelmed by the art, archictecture, history, etc. and I wouldn’t have wanted to tour without a guide.
The intricate mosaics you find on floors and lining the inside of churches is wild.
Photography isn’t allowed inside the Sistine Chapel and crazy enough, Dave and I both thought it was less extravagant than we had imagined — especially compared to the rest of the Vatican. Still beautiful, but smaller and darker than I anticipated.
St. Peter’s Basilica though was mind blowing. The Pope was inside when we were at one point, closing off a section, but we were fortunate that they reopened the basement while we were still there so we could see tombs of Popes, notable people in history, and where St. Peter’s tomb is.
The stories of the artwork, specific functionality and purposes, and some of the history — it was all just fascinating.
When we made our way back to Rome that afternoon, we went on a walk and found ourselves in Piazza Novona. We walked around, explored shops, and treated ourselves to Happy Hour cocktails while listening to musicians and people watching.
Day 3: Rome
(Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill & Exploring)
Our Tour: Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome | Semi Private Max 6 People
The next morning, we had a cab drop us at our meeting point for our Colosseum tour. This is another skip the line tour I HIGHLY recommend. Our group of 6 were the first people inside once they opened, giving us full reign and great photos.
We were on the floor and no one else was inside yet.
The history everywhere is almost unfathomable but stories in this place… wow.
The tour took us around Roman Forum’s remains…
Even to the site of where Julius Caesar was cremated after his assassination in 44 B.C. We made our way around the House of Augustus, Rome’s first emperor, and the entire Palatine Hill experience was steeped in history that’s wild to be as well preserved as it is.
A place that doesn’t get as much publicity as I think it should is Mamertine Prison, where you can go down into (essentially) a cave via sprial staircase, into the area (prison cell) where Peter and Paul were kept until their execution.
Whenever I felt like I wanted history/background info on something when we were walking, I would pull up Google maps, see what it was, and then search for it.
If you’re in Rome, you have to try Supplì — a fried street-food which is basically friend rice and cheese balls. I grabbed one off the beaten path in a tiny shop and it was phenomenal! The wall around the Pantheon is a great place to stop with your snack/rest, too.
Something cool we did that evening was when we found ourselves back at the Trevi Fountain, I remember an Instagram video I had seen about a hotel with a rooftop bar that gives you a secret, full view of the fountain. We went into this small, old hotel, asked the man behind the desk and he charged us each $20 to go up (which includes a drink) and we took the smallest elevator ride to the top where we found an enclosed bar with windows — we were the only two people there. The bartender though (who actually has taken care of much of the property over the past several decades), Isaac — originally from Ghana — was our highlight. We loved his stories of how he came to Rome, and the building’s history.
Day 4: Florence
(Arrival, Exploring)
Where We Stayed: The Westin Excelsior
Would We Stay Here Again? YES — LOVED the location, room, and room service, and they upgraded our room at check-in.
When we relocated the next morning from Rome to Florence, it was our first train experience and I was so relieved it was simpler than I had anticipated. The hotel upgraded our room and we set out on foot, exploring the city on both sides of the bridges. I loved our location along the river, too.
To me, Florence was like Charleston on steroids. Charming, fun to walk and shop, artsy… but also, we were shocked at how SAFE we felt everywhere we went in Italy. Safe and clean.
I had some wishlist items while I was in Italy and secured most of them in Florence. We loved walking through the shops and markets. I ended up purchasing a handmade cameo ring (famous for their 18k gold) in a jewelry shop. Dave got a leather jacket one morning from a leather craftsman, we purchased gifts, stationery, marble paper, limoncello, cheese and balsamic vinegar… In the leather market, the outdoor vendors are set up in such a fun, colorful way, but it’s hard to know about the origin, authenticity, etc. on pieces there. I did get an inexpensive leather everyday bag that I loved as a sling.
The shops had stared setting up their Christmas displays and I didn’t make any designer purchases but was actually tempted in Louis Vuitton. With their prices and the VAT tax refund (Google it for more info, but you can basically get a substantial percentage back on purchases more than $70), I considered it for more than a second. I was advised to leave my passport in the safe in our hotel room but to take a photo of my passport and the shops where we made bigger purchases were able to use that photo to file the tax refund (that you turn in at the airport before you fly home).
Day 5: Florence/Tuscany
(Tuscany Cooking Class, Exploring)
Our Class: Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm
Bikes and bicycles and scooters everywhere in Italy and drivers are totally unmoved by them or pedestrians. The charm just oozes through the streets though.
One of my favorite things we planned was a cooking class on a farm in Tuscany. A bus picked us up at a meeting spot and drove us about 20 minutes outside the city. The owner had a kitchen built into the side of the hill, with a glassed in dining room, outdoor pizza kitchen, gardens… it was incredible. They welcomed us all with wine and focaccia as we took in the property. Marble countertops, reclaimed wood, top of the line appliances… it was a dream.
I didn’t know whether we would be making pizza or pasta (we made pizza) but we first started with gelato. Each couple made a flavor but we all had all the flavors. I never anticipated enjoying some of the toppings like balsamic on strawberry or pepper on pear, but it was all phenomenal. Lavinia, Arla and Tiziano were our chef instructors and they were such awesome, lovely people who made the entire experience so much fun. They also just emailed all the recipes we used.
Day 6: Tuscany/San Gimignano/Siena
(Day Trip, Winery Tour, Exploring)
Our Tour: Private Tour in Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Day Trip from Florence
It’s hard to declare a favorite day, but this day was another contender for the top spot. I didn’t know how to see different areas of Tuscany without a car and so after diving in a bit, I found you could hire a private driver and guide for the day HERE — who would take you around to a few different towns, book lunch and a private tour for you at a winery, etc. What. An. Experience. Our guide, Simone, pieced us up at our hotel and was such a joy. We felt we had known him for years and he asked if we had gotten photos at different spots (we had not) so along with being our guide, he was also our photographer and made sure our trip was captured in photos.
The first town we explored that day was San Gimignano – a small walled town with medieval architecture, steeped in history.
I wish we had had more time here. I did purchase my nice leather bag from here though, at a leather shop, and I’m obsessed. This was my biggest splurge purchase of the trip. ALSO, I am so glad my mom reocmmended I take a foldable canvas tote because we carried it everywhere and filled it up every day.
The gorgeous streets and alleys…
The town center…
We grabbed a cup of world renowned Gelateria Dondoli gelato and it was 10/10 and totally worth the hype.
The Tuscan views from the town… unreal, right?
Simone took us here to make sure we got a shot of the town in the background.
And then took us to Casa Emma — a winery in the Chianti Classico region — where he had made arrangements for us to have a private tour, tasting, and lunch. I adored our sommelier who was our guide, server, and tasting expert. She also crafted a custom lunch for me (no meat, no eggs) and it was divine. Our view was pretty spectacular, too.
We ended up ordering several bottles to ship back home. We also sampled aged balsamics and olive oils. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. If you’re in the region, even if you aren’t doing a tour, I would 100% recommend paying this boutique winery a visit.
Us with Simone 🙂
The last town we visited that day was Siena — another walled medieval town well known for hosting the Palio horse race.
We spent our time here wandering the streets and wishing we had more time to allocate to the small towns we experienced that day.
We didn’t go inside since we were tight on time, but the cathedral was truly a sight to behold.
Simone was waiting for us with his favorite treats as a gift to cap off our day, before driving us back to our hotel in Florence.
Day 7: Florence
(Accademia Museum, Basilica di Santa Croce, Exploring)
Our Tour: Accademia Fast Track Line Guided Tour with Local Guide
For our last planned full day in Florence, we kept our activities within the confines of the city.
We didn’t tour the Uffizi gallery but I did book an early morning tour at the Accademia — specifically to make sure we saw Michelangelo’s David in person. Even though I didn’t think we needed a guide, I booked one primarily for the skip-the-line inclusion. Let me just say — our experience was SO much better because we had a guide. It was just Dave and I with her and it was short-ish (about an hour) where she took us through the history and highlights and when we went our separate ways, Dave and I explored a little more on our own. I highly recommend THIS tour.
Again, I can’t believe the kind of up close access you have to all the art and history — just right there and out in the open, within arm’s reach. While there were plenty of people in the gallery, we didn’t have a problem getting right up close to any pieces. I think during peak season it’s much more difficult.
One church we wanted to check out specifically was the Basilica di Santa Croce because of the specific tombs it houses — like Michelangeo and Galileo. There are a lot of notable people entombed here and the floor is lined with grave tiles all throughout the church. According to its website, there are around 250 graves within the church.
That evening, we walked around the leather and gold sections of the Ponte Vecchio bridge again, which is where I ultimately purchased my cameo ring.
Day 8: Venice
(St. Mark’s Square, Exploring)
We took an early morning train to Venice without a reservation, plan, or any idea of what was ahead. We got off the train in the 9 o’clock hour, wandered the streets (the unpopulated streets and alleys of the neighborhoods on the other side of the bridge were my favorite!) before heading back into the busier areas of the city.
There were so many great old churches here, too. It was Sunday so we weren’t able to go into most until services had concluded for the morning.
The window boxes were incredible and there were a lot of elements of Venice that were reminiscent of Charleston.
Every time I thought I’d found a favorite small street, I’d find another to rival it.
One of the most fascinating churches we found ourselves in was the Church of San Germia, where the bodily remains of St. Lucy (a martyr born in 283 A.D.) are kept on display on the alter. Most saints, popes, and people who are entombed/displayed in the churches in Italy have been covered in some way, but while Lucy’s face is covered, her hands and feet are not.
The highlight for us thought was St. Mark’s Basilica. The cathedral itself is amazing, but even more incredible — it actually holds the tomb of Mark on the church alter.
As a note, you do have to pay an additional five euros to go back to the alter area.
It was probably more crowded in Venice (specifically in the shopping areas) than any other place we visited. We meandered and wandered until heading back to catch our evening train (I absolutely recommend exploring Venice as a day trip from Florence!) While it wasn’t in our original plan, I am so so glad we ended up incorporating a brief visit to Venice into our agenda.
Day 9: Rome
(Piazza del Popolo, Exploring)
Where We Stayed: Elizabeth Unique Hotel
Would We Stay Here Again? Yes — Boutique hotel (32ish rooms) with fantastic customized service. Was able to check us in early in the morning, good location, smaller rooms, modern features (like two rainfall shower heads, tv inside the bathroom mirror, etc.)
The next morning, we packed our bags, checked out of our hotel in Florence, and caught our train back to Rome. (In case you skipped over it, I talked earlier in the post about flying in and out of Rome for its direct flights to and from Atlanta.) It was an easy train ride, the hotel was able to check us in right away, and we were on the streets of Rome by late morning.
We spent the day visiting a few places we weren’t able to get to in our first few days…
and we went back to the Spanish steps and made our way to the top to step inside the French church since it was far less crowded than the day we arrived.
Make note of all the obelisks you see around the city (13 remain) and then Google the history of each. Some date back to Egypt in 1400 B.C.! I had to look up why there is a good bit of Egyptian influence and artifacts around Rome once we got home 😉
More starts to holiday vibes around the city…
We actually found ourselves at the top of the Spanish Steps twice that day — the second time was just after sunset…
Day 10: Travel Home
Shared with his permission, our travel day home was awful. I won’t go into the specifics (you can use your imagination) but Dave contracted some sort of food poisoning on our final day and I didn’t know if we were going to make it back. We did make it and that’s all I’ll say about that.
One thing you will want to do is to plan to get to the airport a little early to file all the VAT tax items for your refund. I won’t go into all the details but there are plenty of articles and YouTube videos on what it is and how to do it!
Despite our final travel day, our trip was unforgettable and I’m still high on the memories. I think our visit will probably become my entire personality for a while (I collected ornaments, prints, and art in each town we visited and will be outfitting our house, soon) and I’m just so in love with everything we were able to experience.
We didn’t make a single dining reservation — we never had to wait and there are eateries EVERYWHERE. Whenever we would come across a place, we would check their menu and then Google reviews. I can only think of one meal I didn’t really care for. It was a bit of a difference since breakfast is basically a light pastry or something with eggs/deli meat (which I don’t eat) and a lot of places don’t open for dinner until 7:00 or 7:30 PM (we’re used to eating at 5:00 PM at home, haha) but we were able to adjust our schedule and stayed fully satisfied.
I’ll be sharing my top trip MVPs (what I’m glad I took and what I wish I hadn’t) soon, so stay tuned for that!
It was a fantastic trip in general, but also a great “starter” trip if you’ve never been to Europe with how easy it was to figure everything out — from logistics to being able to just walk around for entertainment.
I already can’t wait to plan our next trip — if you have any favorite spots that reign supreme in your mind, please let me know in the comment section! And, if you have any questions I didn’t cover, let me know!
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Thank you for sharing your trip & lovely pictures. You did a great job planning your trip.
Thank you, Dianne, for taking the time to visit and for your kind note. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime for us!
What an incredible trip! You brought back so many memories for me – we were just there for our first time in May this year. I got one post made and ran out of steam – you did so good!!!!
I wish we could just sit and talk about our experiences – we went when it was warm which I so prefer 🙂
Funny you mention all the shopping in Venice – I think we were there for two days and it could have been a day trip :/ BUT the experience was amazing….I love traveling abroad. We have not been brave enough to do it ourselves – we always go with a group – so GOOD FOR YOU!!
Ireland is on our list for 2025 🙂
Hi Jennibell, It’s amazing that you were in Italy in May. It was our favorite trip ever! We loved the people, the sights and the history.Our day trip to Venice was a last minute decision, but I’m so glad we went. We’re not sure of our next destination yet, but can’t wait to make a new plan.
What a wonderful trip you planned. Thank you for sharing all the details and pictures. Looking forward to visiting Italy sometime soon. It looked like you picked the perfect time of the year to visit Italy.
Thank you for visiting, Deborah. Your kind comments are so appreciated! We loved Italy in November. I think we beat the crowds and the weather was absolute perfect. I hope you are able to plan a trip to Italy soon. You will absolutely love it!
Kelley—what a wonderful recap! I’ve never been to Europe—Italy is on my bucket list! Ironically, my sis n brother in law were on their first trip there at the same time as you. I advised my sister to read this post and she commented how your experiences and trip were so similar to theirs. Thank you for all the details—I loved reading this!
Hi Carol, Italy was the first European trip for us and it was incredible. I love that your family was there at the same time. I wonder if our paths ever crossed? Thank you for taking the time to visit and Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo
Beautiful photos – and weather! We did a similar trip, plus Sorrento, no Venice, in April of 2022. Incredible art and architecture, history, beauty, warm people. It was my FIRST trip to Italy and I look forward to the next. Thank you for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Kari and thank you for taking the time to visit. We loved everything about this incredible country. Ten days was not enough, even though we packed in a lot! Like you, I can’t wait to return. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving!