Coming to Vienna was a great….GREAT…GREAT idea. Vienna, is now one of my top three locations I have been to. It may be because of the Christmas effect that you get when you come here, but even without all the lights, Christmas markets, or decorations I still think this city is amazing. The public transportation is unrivaled throughout all of Europe. The trains, trams, metros, and buses all run on time and are very clean…with free public bathrooms inside the...

So, here is a quick run down of the last couple of weeks…olive harvest, mass with pope, Naples pizza, Pompei, and finally relaxing in beautiful snowy Austria. I love Austria, this is really a great country I am very excited to explore this great country. I really missed the Anglo Saxon culture: )… and Vienna is truly a beautiful city with plenty of Christmas markets, snow, beer, gingerbread, and Christmas pastries. I will have a second chance to buy a beer t...

So, there I was exiting the train in Rome with toga on, olive branches for peace offerings, and some gold coins for tribunes. Wow, was I surprised Rome is nothing like I thought it would be. It was my understanding that Romans really where tied to their history… guess not. I have been in Rome for three days now and arrived at the olive farm today. The past week I was in Laviano and had an excellent time with CS host Riccardo. I had my first crack at playing foo...

I am having a blast in Bucine. I have been staying the last week with my amazing and fantastic host Gavino and his amazing and super fantastic family mom (Jolanda) dad (Marco)on their farm. We have been picking olives for the last three days and trying to problem solve why their chickens are not laying eggs, with the help of my cousin Tommy via email. This has truly been one of the top three places I have stayed. In the evening we have been having fantastic di...

The great Italian voyage continues… I am now in Bucine, I have been in Florence, Pistoia, Rimini, and Montevachi in the last couple of days. Florence, was nice I saw David, and it was really impressive. With all the major city jumping I have been doing and couchsurfing for only 1 or 2 nights through those cities I was very much ready for a change of pace, something slower and more relaxing… I found it in Bucine. My host Gavino and his family live on a farm i...