Hard to believe my last and only trip to Italy until now was in 1972, in the middle of a six month backpacking trip with my good friend Lyn. We didn't spend any time in the area we will be visiting on this trip and we have already spend much more money on our flight than I spent to travel throughout Europe for six months! However, that necessitated a style of travel I am not up for anymore - hitchhiking, hostels, bread & cheese. This is Jim's and my first trip to Europe together and we will begin in Milan where my brother has been rehearsing and is now performing in an opera at the most famous... full info