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4 Days From Rome To Home

Saturday, June 17th, 2006

Just a quick word on how crazy it was for Jenny and I to get home from Rome.  June 12th we were supposed to leave Rome, get to London by noon, enjoy the day by going to a theatrical performance, and then on the 13th take a flight to Minneapolis by making a switch in […]

Singing Queen and Seeing Some Ruins

Sunday, June 11th, 2006

Last night Jenny and I met up with her friends, Al and Susie, who were on their honeymoon.  We went out to eat at an outdoor cafe and had a jumbo amount of situations….the waiter thought Al was gay and kept poking his stomach.  I ordered fish and it came looking like a slab of meat, […]

Showering Five Times

Saturday, June 10th, 2006

Jenny and I headed out this morning and took the subway…basically imagine breathing in thick air, hanging on to a slimey pole, and rubbing up against other peoples bodies.  We both agreed this was the worst subway experience we have had to date.  Too many people!  As a result we vow to shower five times […]

When In Rome, Do As The Romans Do

Friday, June 9th, 2006

Howdy howdy there.  We got on to the bus leaving for Chianti yesterday and realized it was like an American carriage.  Everyone and their dog asked where we were from and when we answered with North Dakota, they looked and laughed.  I would smile and then make a few comments of my own under my […]

Tourists = Annoying

Wednesday, June 7th, 2006

Hi everyone, I will just keep this quick because I do not know too much new stuff.  We set off to do some designer shopping for Jenny this morning, and did not end up finding what she wanted.  We walked the city of Florence for 5 hours, lots of shops but everything very expensive……….I am […]