Dizzy from a week's tour of Italy that could be under-described as whirlwind. I'm in Padua. (Padova... Read More

When I was last in Rome, I was full of confidence. I boldly visited fancy bars and restaurants. Alone... Read More

The train whooshes in and pushes air into the station in front of it. My hair flutters into my eyes on the... Read More

I just don't want to get sick far away from home. But yesterday, I stood and worked hard for ten hours... Read More

Friday. 6 a.m. 52 degrees out. 48 in. The phone says it is 39 down in the valley. Today's high will be 67... Read More

I've been pretty lucky at most things. My trips have always turned out well. Sometimes things catch up to... Read More