Just taxied around the airport for a half hour (Atlanta seems to always be like this). Brother just got here from Seattle. 2 hours and off we go!

On my way to Atlanta. One stop before Germany!

The countdown is on! 4 days until my trip to Germany!!

Last day in Italy and stopped off in Assisi. Visited the Tomb of St. Francis. Pretty remarkable man; the church was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The town itself was what one would imagine if they were to dream up a perfect, small Italian town. Ended the night at at beautiful outdoor garden resstaurant near the heart of Rome with more singers and musicians. This trip couldn't of gone better. Will be hard to leave but will be nice to see family,frien...

I keep on going to places that top my expectations. San Gimignano was, in the 13th century, the Manhattan of medieval times, with 72 family towers being built, with one family trying to out do the other. A plague in 1300 reduced the city from 13,000 to 4000. The town never recovered. 14 towers remain, along with the original city walls and the two main gates. A little bit like Camelot in Tuscany. The drive from Florence ( about 55 minutes) was spectacular , with ...