Bellevue Genoa

... a lot of ground in a short period of time, but it does take its toll at times. It was a really odd experience to travel through a 13-mile long tunnel cruising at 100. Remember, this is the cruising speed. You’ll get much higher passing other cars, getting out of the way for the Ferrari coming up behind you or chasing the Ferrari that just passed. (Take a look at the speedo shot a few posts ago..) There is not a lot of room for error. Think ...

so after getting through the Genova traffic because of the yearly boat show.....we arrived in the nice italian riviera.....had a really nice lunch and decided to stay here the night before heading to florence tomorrow. found a hotel and with a bit of negotiating, got quite a good rate. Jason made me do it because he thought it would help in speaking italian. i guess it did, on, he was right, but only this once lest it go to his head ...

Embarrassing isn't it? The bird (Jamie) speaks the lingo, FLUENTLY, in the 2 countries we've been to so far. And how do I get by? By attempting to communicate with the locals like Terry Scott in an episode of "Terry and June", where they holidayed in France for the week!! Communication menthods being, speak slowly and shout. My word, that was a funny episode! They don't ...

so left avignon today with thoughts to head to cinque terre, but due to traffic jam only made it as far as arenzano. found a cute pensione and jason was getting sick of driving so seemed like a good place to stop. tried a few others but was like walking through a sad run down old people town so didn't make it more than 5 mins there. well, happy hour time now, so will write more later....

All of my photos have now been updated with titles and captions, if you're so inclined to read them.

I am heading to Nice tomorrow and trying my luck at a hostel. They call it a "mixed room" which I think may mean boys and gals together. Eben, Jen, is that right? We'll see. Maybe I'll keep the emergency siren Lucy gave me with me ...

... I forced myself to do stay that long! I still hadn't picked up batteries for my 'exhausted' camera, so when I arrived I walked all around the downtown area. Actually, when I arrived I had to sit on a bench for 5 minutes figuring out where the town must be, because NOBODY was on the streets. So then I got to the harbor, and it's cute. And Gucci and Prada and Dolce and all their friends were right there ready to empty your bank account. But that was kind of it ...

... money on smallportions of ****** food. Eventually,I gave in. I had to eat, and I needed water. The meal was unsatisfying and over-priced. None of us were full, but we didn-t want to spend any more, so we went back to our seats.

So, why am I calling this entry Jyles and Richard? Well, this is where it all begins. I will start out by saying that I am the third wheel on this trip - they love eachother. Seriously, it is ridiculous. With this strong love, comes an enhancement of the ...

... hostel. In the morning I got my first cup of "American" coffee since being here! Yum! We woke up extra early and walked to the Genova Aquarium. I loved the aquarium! At the aquarium I got to touch a stingray and another flat and extremely ugly fish. We also got to walk through a hummingbird forest which ...

... French Riviara. About 4 hours away i believe, mabye less. So it has similar mountains and cliff landscape. But the italian people here were great. We baught Focaccia everyday from the bakery. They got to know us quickly after buying soo much of it. THE BEST BREAD EVER. It is made with olive oil. With some Proscuto Cotta in the middle is just heavenly. Vernazza was just such a relaxing place and we got really accustomed to the italian culture here. We had a blast. Next was Rome