Englewood, Florida, United States Monday, November 3, 2014 ITALY Venice drew us to Italy last year and we came home longing to see more. So, we sold our boat to finance the trip; by September 1, 2014, we were back! Our friend, Laura, who was born in Livorno, had given us advice about using the airbnb site to book accommodations and we will be forever in her debt for that information. One is able to book an apartment or even a whole house for less than most hotel rooms! Bob booked one with a great host, Rafaella, in Busto Arsizio for seven nights. After landing in Munich, we arrived at our new home in record time (I slept most of the way). No speed limit so Bob just had to see if the Volvo would do
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