It rained all last night and I didn't want to get out of bed this morning.  It is going to be one of those days.  It will most likely rain all day.....so the forecast says.  Begrudgingly, I got out of bed and prepped for the day.  I had some breakfast at the hostel and made may way into the pouring rain without an umbrella. I walked as close to the edges of the buildings so I wouldn't get as wet.  I made my way to the metro, about a 15 minute walk. ...

I said goodbye to my relatives this morning and was dropped off at the train station.  I'm now in Ventimiglia.  I was worried I'd be late for the train but there was a delay of 35 minutes.  The train just started moving out of the station.  It will be about a 4 hour ride to Milan.  My cousin is suppose to meet me at the train station and we are going to his town of Como, which is outside of Milan. I do have to drop my things off at the hotel. I'm...

I went to bed late last night so I got up a little later than normal.  I prepared for my day and had a bite to eat at the hostel; juice, croissant and yogurt.  Free food is always good. I started to walk to the Duomo and part way there I just realized it would be best to get the subway.   The system is great here.  4 lines and they keep everything quite clean. I think it's probably the nicest I've seen so far.  The Piazza Duomo was filled with touri...