Subject: Back to the real world...

Yes, back from spring break and entering a chaotic week here in Kentucky. Italy was wonderful..once we actually got there. Yeah, I haven't ever had so much trouble traveling before this trip. Here's a quick summary of our Thurday (as taken from my journal:-): 1. plane to Cincinnati delayed because of "high winds" 2. oh, but the flight in Cincinnati is delayed too..jump on this plane 3. running through CVG in vain because we missed our flight 4. informed that they could not get us on a flight until 3 days later and placed in taxi to go to Lexington...and btw..Lisa's luggage went missing 5. Lisa works her magic on the phone requesting a refund and gets us on a plane that next day! 6. Taxi back to Cincinnati. All of it was worth it when we got to Italy. We had perfect weather...not a drop of rain, wonderful food (I really like the gnochie), and of course great sights to see. We had terrfic hotels in both places..that were very reasonable. Actually the hotel in Venice was amazing..it was a suite with a view of the lagoon. Since we lost a day we decided to skip Florence and added another day to Rome and Venice. My favorite part of the trip was Venice of course...I love that city. I just love sitting in or walking down the back alleys taking the whole atmosphere in. Everyone who knows me is aware that Ireland is my favorite foreign country, but so far I think Venice is my favorite European city. Ladies reading this: for a self-esteem boost..just visit Italy. Yeah, don't think I have been hit on or stared at that much in a long time. The most random part of the trip involved us going out to a bar and dancing with some Italian friends we made at the photo shop. They were nice guys who were kind enough to take us out and show us what they do for fun in Rome. It was funny in the club though because all the songs were completely American. The rest of the trip we were all..or should I say Lisa, was singing "give it to me baby..uh huh..uh huh"...definitely sets the mood for Italy..haha. We eventually..or should I say that I switched to singing all day, "when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie..that's amore"..I probably have the words wrong. Anyways, it was a great and relaxing trip. Can you believe I actually didn't worry about anything from home for a whole week? Anyways that's a very quick overview of the trip...I have 13 rolls of film for those who want to hear and see more.:-) I do love taking my pictures!