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Well, I'm off to Ancona tomorrow and then over to Croatia on Saturday via Ferry. First stop Split. Booked an apartment via the internet so we'll see. Bit of a rush job so I'm not sure. I think though, that I have to be a bit more trusting - the world isn't full of rip off artists - its amazing how sceptical I sometimes look at things and have to realise that there are lots of genuine people!!

Well, I've had a great time in Florence and really think that there is so much art and talent out there. I'm amazed at how many statues etc I've seen. I saw another 4 Michaelangelo scuptures today!!! Amazing. I don't think there is any marble left untouched in the Earth today. Its all been sculptured!!

Also got out to Chianti for a wine tour which was good. We went to a privately owned castle and got to tour it - then had quite a comprehensive talk about the wine and how its made etc. It was very interesting. Lots of wine buffs on the tour - one guy was an actual wine dealer from NY.

Bought a bottle of super-tuscan (Nick Skinner mentioned that they were the best). And yes, it was yummy (haven't finised it yet - plan to have a couple of glasses later on after my meal)

Also bought a bottle of extra virgin olive oil and hope to transport it safely back to Australia!! Yes, I know - a bit of a challenge. This stuff was spectacular. You could taste the freshness in it. Anyway, its only a small bottle.

Gotto go...only got 4 mins 30 secs left and then it just logs you out. Doesn't wait to see if the mail has been sent or anything.

Thanks for all your comments etc. Love reading them (And Greg - no I won't be going to Lebanon!!)

Better go...now 3 mins 40 secs. Better get my typing speed up.

Ciao from Florence

Kay

Well....whoever built this place had a thing about big statues and lots of paintings on walls, ceilings, floors etc.

Amazing! And bloody hot.

Flight over was good - had spare seat all the way so was able to spread out a bit and not feel too cramped. Slept Ok ' as well as you do on a plane.

Found accommodation Ok ' although originally thought it out of the way ' need to catch 913 bus to train and then train to St Pierto station and then walk to Vatican. I must admit, was very apprehensive getting on that bloody bus as I had no idea where i was going - however must start trusting instruction givers because it was fairly straigth forward.

Accomm a bit out of the way but it is very peaceful and suburban. Own shower and toilet and aircon so pretty good.

Yesterday did the vatican and sistene chapel. Speechless. The basilica is so big and so very religeous!! Statues everywhere and lots of saints that I dont know anything about. Lots of nuns around the place (plus millions of tourists - although it-s not too bad. Bit of a wait in line but lots to take in.

Today got double decker bus to take me around the place. Went to colloseum. Again, bloody big and old.

Difficult to find things here ' only internet cafe is on stop number 9 and I have no idea where I am. I know that I have to go back to the bus stop and wait for a red bus!! Then back to Teminal station, then back to another station, then back to another station and then onto a bus....And Im home!!!

Tomorrow off to Florence and feel a bit better now that I have a ticket booked and I know where Im going. Hopefully booked accommodation on wotif ' havenàt received confirmation yet but fingers crossed.

When I get to Florence, Ill have a bit more time to relax. Ive booked 7 nights so that will be good. Ill also try and find out how to upload photos on to this page.

Gotto go....time has run out. Ciao kay

ITINERARY

Thursday, July 06, 2006
From: Karratha Airport, Karratha Australia
To: Perth Arpt, Perth Australia

Monday, July 10, 2006
From: Perth Arpt, Perth Australia
To: Hong Kong Intl, Hong Kong Hong Kong

Tuesday, July 11, 2006
From: Hong Kong Intl, Hong Kong Hong Kong
To: Fiumicino Arpt, Rome Italy

Tuesday, August 22, 2006
From: Ruzyne Arpt, Prague Czech Republic
To: Helsinki Arpt, Helsinki Finland

Friday, August 25, 2006
From: Helsinki Arpt, Helsinki Finland
To: John F Kennedy Intl, New York NY - U.S.

[b]Itinerary from here is tentative -have to book the legs but may change the dates and locations. Basically I have 3 and a bit weeks from the time I leave New York to the time I fly home. Some of it is dependent on a friend of mine and whether he's around or not. He lives in South Carolina so I may spend some time there - hence trip to Savannah (closest airport)

Saturday, September 02, 2006
From: Newark Intl Arpt, Newark NJ - U.S.
To: Dallas Ft Worth Intl, Dallas TX - U.S.

Saturday, September 02, 2006
From: Dallas Ft Worth Intl, Dallas TX - U.S.
To: Savannah Intl Arpt, Savannah GA

Wednesday, September 06, 2006
From: Savannah Intl Arpt, Savannah GA - U.S.
To: Dallas Ft Worth Intl, Dallas TX - U.S

Saturday, September 09, 2006
From: Dallas Ft Worth Intl, Dallas TX - U.S.
To: Juarez Intl, Mexico City Mexico

Friday, September 15, 2006
From: Lindbergh Intl Arpt, San Diego CA - U.S.
To: Los Angeles Intl, Los Angeles CA - U.S.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006
From: Los Angeles Intl, Los Angeles CA - U.S.
To: Tullamarine Arpt, Melbourne Australia

September 22, 2006
From: Tullamarine Arpt, Melbourne Australia
To: Perth Arpt, Perth Australia

Saturday, September 23, 2006
From: Perth Arpt, Perth Australia
To: Karratha Airport, Karratha Australia