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Three amigos at the forum

Hidden Treasures of Italy was our travel agency. (See separate review) Magellan’s – Online travel supply outlet that has a great tool for figuring out what electrical adapters and converters you need based on your destination. Take my word for it, avoid the confusion of Amazon.com and other sites with everyone’s ...

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Eczema!

{Reposted from my original 2008 trip journal and reflections in 2009} A minor skin condition on my right index finger turned into a major travel hassle. I went from place to place looking for something to cure. The last thing I wanted was a life-threatening infection in a foreign land. ...

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Wine & Roses

{Reposted from my original 2008 trip journal and reflections in 2009} Nothing is free – I came away from Italy with a reinforcement of the idea that “nothing is free.” It’s not that much of a revelation when gas is so expensive and the US economy is having a ripple effect ...

2008 Itinerary & Highlights (Flight from Philly direct to Rome US Airways) June 12-13-14-15, Rome (Leaving 6/16) HOTEL MODIGLIANI Via Della Purificazione 42, 00187 Rome Near the Spanish Steps and Via Veneto Highlights: Cappuccino, Coliseum, Vatican, Ostia Antica, Forum June 16-17, Capri (leaving 6/18) VILLA KRUPP Viale Matteotti 12, 80073 Capri ( N A ...

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Hotel Modigliani elevator

{Reposted from my original 2008 trip journal and reflections in 2009} Preface (below) Itinerary & Highlights Observations Eczema in a Strange Land Resources That We Used Travel Agency Review What We’d Do Differently Do YOU have a sugardaddy? Naples Northern Sardinia Southern Sardinia Music Journals: Baby Taylor – Rome – Capri – Positano/Ravello – Sardinia Postscript: Walmart Culture Shock Italy to Knoxville – Glitter & ...