Getting ready for the trip
July 4th 2011 On this trip, it's important to travel light. I usually pack a little of everything in my bags, with the supposition that it's better to have too many things than too few. But this trip will involve lots of train travel and transfers between hotels. Italian city streets often feature uneven cobblestones, stairways and bridges...in other words, they're not ideal for hauling suitcases
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