Trip toTurin, via Milan, went well yesterday. Stayed across from the Porta Susa train station in Turin last night in a B&B that was in a classic building. The room had 15 ft ceilings and it is the only place we've ever stayed that you needed 5 keys to get in the building and to your room. What we didn't have was a functioning internet connection so you didn't get your daily dose of "Where's Gee?" The train trip across northern Italy was very nice. The scenery ranged from mountains to lakes with lots of agriculture. Very neat and green. Had a short stop in Milan's central station - may get back there someday soon! Got up early today to get the train from Turin to Annecy, France. Within 10 minutes of leaving Turin you see
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