Did I really eat all that gelato?
Well, yes! But it's not quite so bad as it might look, since I usually had 2 or 3 flavors per cup. My record I think was 3 cups in one day, and I have to tell you that gelato makes a wonderful lunch ! :)
Memory Helper
Take a photo of the schedule that your tour guide posts to help you remember the day's itinerary later.Best Travel Accessory
You can't beat the Kindle for travel! Load as many Rick Steves' guidebooks as you want, without the bulk and weight. Even load PDF's of your travel documents for emergencies...
Probably won't bring next time...
Although this is a great pair of binoculars (and very small), I found that I didn't use them as much as I
thought I would. In the quest for ever lighter travel, I think these will stay home next trip.Odds and Ends
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Here's the group!
Well, most of them anyway. I can't say enough about how great everyone was. As a solo traveler I had the usual fears (How will it work out with roommates that I don't know? Will I hit it off with someone to sightsee with during free time? Etc.), but they all proved groundless and I truly had a wonderful trip!
Favorite Things
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| Favorite Maps They fold up like origami into a compact, pocket-sized, 3" x 4". I bought mine at a museum store...  |
Favorite Candy The center is concentrated coffee syrup that crystallizes as it ages. Delicious!  |
Favorite Memento Maybe because I bought this necklace with birthday money from my family, or maybe because I bought it in Vernazza, whatever the reasons, I adore it! Made by a local artist out of locally found seed pods...  |
| Favorite Cheap Souvenir Bookmarks - they're readily available, cheap, small, flat and lightweight - the perfect souvenir!    |
Favorite Out-of-the-Ordinary Museum The Ferragamo Shoe Museum is located in a Medieval palazzo in Florence. Those of us who can't afford them, can at least look at them! .  |
Favorite Alcoholic Beverage You've probably heard of the lemon liqueur called Lemoncello, but this is a different version that is cream-based. Note that the bottle is empty... :)  |
