The AlgeriansOn the last day in Rome, I had some decisions to make. Katie, Kristen and Andy were off to Salzburg to meet up with Katie's boyfriend and do the Sound Of Music tour. I had never seen the Sound Of Music, and wasn't in a hurry to go on a tour. Plus, I didn't want to cramp their style. True, we were all getting on really well, but I was aware of the fact I was tagging along. I didn't fancy the idea of going back to meet Karim and Polly e...

VinnyAfter another night train, a trip to the Internet cafe and a phone call home to his parents, the search for Vinny was almost over. I'd got to the town he was working in, and even phoned ahead to see if I could camp.I hadn't told Vinny I was coming of course. The last he heard I was in Rome, and headed east. I like surprises.When I finally tracked him down we just stood and stared at each other for a while. It took him quite a few moments to even reco...