Sheraton Genova Hotel & Conference Center Genoa

... not many cars come screaming up behind you. And if they do, you will get a flash in plenty of time. But this cruise speed offers two new and unique challenges that I noticed. The first most obvious, is that the speed differential between fast lane and slow, is much greater than we see in the states. This means that stepping out from slow to fast requires a greater mirror calculation. And in the case of a car or truck stepping out on you, may ...

... br>so the woman behind the desk in the hotel last night seemed to have a fascination with everything american. but the strangest things at that.....
she kept going on about american cleaning products (specifically floor cleaner) and deodorant. and then her mom came by and couldn't stop raving about penny loafers. very odd. but they were nice and since she thinks i am now her new best friend we got a discount on the hotel.

... them like that any more (thank f**k!). I can't even remember how to ask for 2 beers (which is my current minimum requirement. It's 3 when Jamie's around). The lack of lingistic skills I have would be acceptable in most circumstances, but travelling with a Yank who is fluent in 2 languages that most Americans are even aware exist?!? Now that just doesn't seem right.

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....

... I sleep.

I'm just kidding, Mom! It's going to be fine. I will be safe. It will be fine. ;)

After Nice and Monte Carlo and Cannes I think I'm going to head north in France to Paris and then continue on to Milan and Lake Como, etc. I have been staying put for shorter stints than I expected.But I think that may also mean I ...

... The boats all smooshed together in the harbor was kind of cool and I loved watching the waves lap back and forth against the rocks. And there were lots and lots of fish in the water, and the people-watching was decent. But genuinely, nothing I'd go back for. So, when on my way back to the shuttle bus I found a place that sold batteries (and you can imagine they were SUPER cheap, yeah right) I begrudgingly went back and took quick snaps of everything I thought ...

... perche ti amo. Stringimi forte e stammi piu vicino e cosi bello che non mi casa c'e di strano matto per matto almenco noi ci amiamo. E vola vola si sa sempre piu in alto si va ... E vola vola si va sara perche ti amo e vola vola con me e stammi piu vicino e se l'amore non c'e ma dimmi dove siamo che confusione sara perche ti amo.

... hours. I was somewhat regretting wearing jeans as I think it was about 33 degrees or so. Also unfortunately, all the churches and museums were closed on Mondays, so I had to suffice just looking at the outsides, which were great all the same. Feeling rather conspicuous and tourist-like, I perched on a ledge on the Via Garibaldi, and got out my pre-prepared avocado and ham sandwiches... well I have to save money! Figured in for a penny, in for a pound, so studied my map at the ...

... are within a 10 minute walk of each other. Upon arrival to Rome you immediately feel that it marches to a different beat. Rome is a massive city with broad avenues and traffic careening through streets spawning from the central Termini train station in all directions. My favorite thing about Rome was the amazing contrast with the newer parts of the city built from post Roman times in comparison to the ruins of the Ancient City. The Colosseum and the Palatine Hill show the ...

... or his wife was blind. Not that the women were perfect. THere were lots of too small bikinis, saggyness and wrinkles, but it never seemed as bad as the men. Its the confidence that the women have it makes them look great, no matter what. But, there were a few topless women. NO matter what I would do, I couldn't look away. I even inquired upon whether there were exercises that would make my own stay in my chest all perky rather then slide to ...