Eurail BlogBootsnAll's one-stop Eurail ResourceSleepy Stateside- July 24, 2006 I've been back in the US for five days now, but it seems like a lot longer. I've been pushing myself, ignoring the jetlag, and visiting or calling lots of family and friends. And now it is catching up with me -- I'm exhausted, and I've lost my voice. I also wake up starving at 6 am EST every day because in Europe at that hour it is time for a nice big lunch. Sooooooo, I'm going to slow things down this week...I can't get it all sorted out at once. They say it takes one day of recovery for...http://www.eurailblog.com/archives/002506.shtml Moving Slowly Around Italia- July 6, 2006 It's just so hot! I love it here in Italy, but I am moving at a snail's pace these days. This heat just eats at my energy... I spent a long weekend in Asti with my wonderful cousin and extended family, then two days couchsurfing in Lucca with a great group of folks, and I am now staying with more gracious hosts here in Florence. I continue to be showered with kindness from folks all over the world. The trains have been fine -- slow and late and hot -- but fine. The first class car I was in...http://www.eurailblog.com/archives/002505.shtml Tren Italia- July 2, 2006 Tomorrow I will take a quick train trip along the Italian coast from Asti down to Viareggio. Then I'll visit Lucca, and two days later take another train to Florence. After that I will be off to the Tuscan countryside for a week and probably not able to write at all...but I'll try to check in once more from Florence with any last minute summer train tips for travelers. The Italian trains have been fine so far...I have been booking my reservations about a day or so in advance, and taking...http://www.eurailblog.com/archives/002504.shtml Quick Stop in Genova- July 1, 2006 I took a train from Nice to Genova on Friday, and had several hours to wait for my next connecting train. I was pleasantly suprised with how much I liked the city during my quick visit. Even though it is a port city with industry along the water, there is lots of beauty here too...are tons of fantastic old buildings and mysterious alleyways to wander through. There are many art galleries and museums to explore as well. But I only had a few hours, so I basically just walked around. You can...http://www.eurailblog.com/archives/002503.shtml |