The train ride to Venice was amazing. I booked a first class ticket just to see what it was all about. After we took off the attendant came by with a newspaper, I went to accept one but realized I don't read Italian. I pretend to speak Italian, but I don't need to pretend to read. I'll let someone else enjoy that one. A few minutes later he came back with a beverage cart and I ordered a mimosa. He popped the bottle of champagne, poured me a cocktail and I was ri...

Today has been quite the adventure and it's only begun. This morning I'm heading to Venice for the day. I went onto the Trenitalia website last night to book my train ticket but received an error message before it officially booked. I took this as a sign maybe I should wait to buy my ticket until I reach the station. The front desk mapped out the directions for me to the train station earlier this afternoon. I would have to take the tram to the metro stop twelve ...