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Switzerland`s scenery is stunning. Had a beautiful train ride from Milan to Lucerne. Unfortunately, the train was late from Florence to Milan and we missed our original connection. First time. Lucerne is so beautiful, but the food is expensive. Had fondue last night. Very cheesy (naturally). Cheese overload actually. Forgot my reservation for the Golden…

Today was a tour around the Tuscan/Chianti region of Italy. we joined a couch tour, departing Florence through the gate which is a remnant of the old city walls. First stop was Siena, a medieval banking and university town (you can combine the two with a degree in "Banking Science") and rival of Florence. The…

Started early with the Uffizi. It was fascinating to track the development of the mostly religious paintings (Madonna with Child), especially the poses that the baby struck and the faces given to him by the painters. On the way out we laughed at the others stuck in the huge queue. Pre-book! It was then our…

Finally got my own wireless internet access from Florence, but can’t seem to upload pictures (a problem for tomorrow). Oh well! We only left Venice today, but already we miss the incredibly aged and decayed feel of the buildings, the walkways without motorscooters and the canals. Two nights was not enough. Managed to get lost…

Here at the Hotel Lasserhof in Salzburg. Still can’t get dialup Internet access working, but they hae a free terminal. Salzburg has surprised us with its magnificent architecture and little laneways fulls of shopping and coffee houses. Took the funicular up to the fortress, but didn’t pay the additional fees for the interior tour. They…