Day 35, April 3. Monica took pity on me and graciously paid for a flight for me to Sicily, instead of my having to take an all-night train. That was so nice of her! Wow, coming into Catania and Belpasso, … Continue reading →
Day 34, April 2. I’ve been in Italy for a few days but I didn’t see the real Italy I know and absolutely love until today: Mantova. Absolutely beautiful very old small city. The feeling it had was unlike anywhere … Continue reading →
Day 33, April 1. Today is Amy’s birthday. I am so honored and the luckiest guy in the world to have been in a relationship with her, and that ain’t no April Fool’s. I spent most of the day in … Continue reading →
Day 32, March 31. The first half of my trip is over. I can’t believe it. I am heading out on the train to Milan, past beautiful Lake Geneva and past incredible mountains. Unfortunately, I went to bed feeling queasy and … Continue reading →
Day 31, March 30. Today would have been the best non-training day I’ve had on this trip had I not lost my camera. Okay, so this great day cost me $450—a little on the expensive side, but almost worth it—but … Continue reading →