From Jeff and Brenda

This entry was intended before Derek's last entry. We are disorganized, no?

Our arrival in Italy was a little crazy. Due to Jeff's quest for the most scenic route, we ended up making nine train transfers in one day. Remember, we are dragging around suitcases that weigh a ton. Is this stupid or what?

We were surprised that south Switzerland is just like Italy. As soon as we crossed the Alps the train captain started making announcements in Italian, not German. The houses no longer looked Swiss, but Mediteranean. And we saw palm trees! This is Switzerland?

Once across the border we got off the train at Lake Como, and boarded an overcrowded bus, standing room only. Now we felt like we were in India. The bus hurtled through narrow streets narrowly missing buildings and people. We were held in place by suitcases on once side and people on the other. What a relief to finally arrive at our hotel at 9:30pm.

The next day we took a ferry accross the lake to Bellagio. This is Italy's version of Rodeo Drive. It's the perfect shopping village where old women walk around with colored hair, dripping with jewelry, and wearing tight clothes. Eeeeoooouuuw! But, at the least the buildings are charming, at least.

As you see from Derek's entry we are now in Vernazza, but we are stuck using an internet cafe computer, so we cannot show you are Italy pictures yet. CHECK AGAIN FOR OUR ITALY PICTURES!!!

Ciao