Live it up! Sounds like awesome fun Bernard! I often wish I was back on the road and livin it up as much as you are. A trip to Central America is in the works, can't wait. Until then, yes, dread coming back, US recession is real and crappy. We are all pinching pennies around here. Blah. Cheers to being in the PI!
ITALIA! I never made it to Florence. I too, was going to make a quick trip but ended up staying in Rome. I heard Venice is pimp...boats everywhere. Find a hot chick to go on a gondola with you... hee hee. Wish I was in Italy........
Rome Factoids Did you know that it took 25 years of apprenticeship to become a Mosaic Master? Did you know Rome use to be a lot cheaper when it was still using the Lira? Did you know you're not allowed to take pics of the Sistine Chapel so they could sell you postcards of it for 5euro? Well I'm not sure if that last one is true, but it sounds true. Great job getting pics of the Sistine Chapel. That place definitely is awe-inspiring.
I can feel you about sleeping in your own bed. After awhile you get "jaded traveler" syndrome. Where you've seen enough buildings, museums, and sites that almost nothing impresses you. But this is something most people only talk about and you actually get to do it before....errr when you're 30. I know travel days are the worst, but for some reason when I look back, those were some of the best times. Sitting on a train/plane headed to a new place with nothing but your thoughts in your head and your life on your back. Some people never get to experience that feeling of freedom. Safe travels.
Curse?!?!?! Hahaha, thanks for the props in the title. =) Yes, I arrived to Rome in lots of damn rain. It got better. I just talked to one of my Rome hostel mates today, what a coincidence.
Work it out in Roma. Gelato not as good, but the pasta is for real....
Las Ramblas Barcelona is definitely a party place. I liked just getting my drank on and people watching on Las Ramblas. Did you ever check out the beach? Lots of topless chicks. Not sure about this time of year though. Sagrada Familia was awesome too. Keep on walking.
So Jealous! Uhhhg...stuck here at work while you're in Barcelona eating paella and drinking sangria. SO JEALOUS! Thanks for sharing though and have fun! Meet any hot chicks out there? LOL
I feel you I feel you on stretchin' those francs/euros. When I went to Europe last year, the dollar was a lot worse. Hang in there. =) Barcelona is the bomb. I ended up staying there almost a week and a half. La Rambla fo sho!
Wish I was there B - It's so awesome that you are doing this - a lot of people dream about it and you are living it! Great posts. Can't wait to read the next one.
How was the monk beer?
whaz up Bernard^^ dude you must be having a time of your life. I wish I could traveling with you right now and work sucks. Have a great time and give me a call when you get back Bernard, and i'm curious are you gonna check out amsterdam or not?
Oktoberfest Awww, I'm so jealous you guys are going to Oktoberfest soon. You will have a blast! PROST!
Never made it to Dublin or Brussels, but both sounded pretty awesome.
Hang in there world traveler. I feel you on all the walking.....=)
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eeuw, thanks for not sharing pics of your injury. bleeding toenails make me queasy. how exactly did you bruise your ribs?