I am in Hungary now and have just returned from the main market, which sells all sorts of handicrafts and delicious foods. The people are friendly and there are plenty of sites to see here. The culture is very different from North America and everything moves at a slow pace. I will write more later, I am off do visit the thermal baths.

Well, we have made it to Austria and we couldn't find a hostel. However, we did manage to find a cabin up part way up the alps. We are resting tonight because tomorrow we are taking a cable car up the mountain and doing other touristly things before we head to Munich. Austria is quite different from Italy and has it's own charms: delicious food, quiant cafes, clean and modern buildings. I need to pass out now and actually get a decent sleep tonight. Good-night!

Hello from Verona, where we have ended up tonight. We tried to make it to Innsbruck in the Australian Alps, but needed showers so we hopped off the train and here we are in Verona, where Romeo and Juliet was written. It is absolutely lovely in this ancient hostel. We have met some funny Americans and it is turning out to be a beautiful evening.

Hello from Corfu! We arrived in Greece after an overnight ferry from Italy and spent the day on a boat trip full of backpackers, mostly from Canada, the UK, Australia and the U.S. The water is beautiful; we snorkled, went swimming in a cave and climbed up to an old church on top of a small island off of the coast. Last night we went to a traditional Greek toga party with Greek music and dancing. The food has been delicious, but I can't say the same about the ouz...

I am in Rome..what can I say? The architecture is as incredible as you would imagine it to be. The city is hot and now under a bomb threat, but we are having a fabulous time!