"Italy's the closest thing in Europe to India" - Rick Steves, "Postcards from Europe"

I think Rick is wrong this time. I didn't feel that way at all; despite a few frustrating days. I spent a great month in Italy, from mid-May to mid-June, 1999. I've written it up in sections, similarly to how I visited the country. I've also included the 3 email postcards I sent to my friends while I was there. Find a link and click!

The North - No "La dolce far niente" here!
	Milan Cinque Terre Venice

The Heart of Italy - Tuscany and Umbria
	Siena Florence San Gimignano Perugia

The South - The area near the Bay of Naples
	Naples Sorrento Pompei The Amalfi Coast

The Long-Suffering Friends - This will cause either great amusement or great consternation with them, I am sure
	Munich Rome

20-20 Hindsight - Thoughts and reflections on one of my best vacations ever
	Musings

E-Postcards - Sent to friends while I was on the trip, available to you, the casual website visitor!
	Echoes of the Past Trains and Busses and Metros, Oh My! A Thousand Times Before

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