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Italy 2012 – Final Summary – Rules to Adopt and Follow

2020-03-12 Udar Gromov 0

This is a summary article about the rules and tradition that we discovered are very convenient and important to follow. Italian – Learn and use basic Italian words. Do not be a mute foreigner. At least spice up your inability to speak with a bright smile and Buon Giorno […]

Sep 3 MON – From Rome back to Boston

2020-03-08 Udar Gromov 0

We took an early breakfast, and left the hotel at 08:24. I put another €23 worth of benzene into the car to top it off, and we returned the car to the airport at 08:57 with 11109 km on odometer. Here is a breakdown for days, kilometers, liters and […]

Sep 2 SUN – Last day in Rome [… in progress …]

2020-03-04 Udar Gromov 0

[…in progress…] Today, Sunday September 2, I woke up at 7:30 and immediately drove 600 meters to a nearest gas station and put 35 liters of benzene for €70. Around 9:00 we had a good breakfast. I even ate a boiled egg and some bacon. Hotel staff recommended taking a […]

Sep 1 SAT – Mount Vesuvius [… in progress …]

2020-02-28 Udar Gromov 0

[…in progress…] Today is Saturday, September 1, . We took our time for breakfast on Saturday, September 1, 2012, and we left the B&B at around 10:39. Around 11:24 we spent €0.99 on 6 nectarines in a shop in the neighboring town. We spent about an hour in the traffic […]

Aug 31 FRI – La Dolce Far Niente [… in progress …]

2020-02-24 Udar Gromov 0

[…in progress…] Today I woke up in Sorrento in 07:56. Already things are drying after an overnight soak. We were so impressed with our accommodations, and so overwhelmed with our experiences that decided to spend entire day Friday, August 31 in the suit, just resting, taking it easy, and enjoying […]

Aug 30 THU – Capri – Day 2 [… in progress …]

2020-02-20 Udar Gromov 0

[…in progress…] We woke up early, and had an early breakfast. We’ve met all the colorful characters on the farm: the overly shrewd babushka (the owner), who pretended that credit card machine doesn’t work, and I had to show her how to properly swipe the card. The colorful workers from […]

Aug 29 WED – Capri – Day 1 [… in progress …]

2020-02-16 Udar Gromov 0

[…in progress…] We are planning to visit Capri, Pompei and Amalfi coast over the next 3 days and 3 nights. Overnight stay at Capri is not even planned. Buy we are very limb and flexible. Today is Wednesday. We woke up in a spacious villa in Sorrento. Internet still doesn’t […]

Aug 28 TUE – From focused Napoli to heavenly Sorrento

2020-02-12 Udar Gromov 0

In the morning of 28-th we were anxious to get out. On the one hand, our car was blocked on the hotel protected parking lot by two other cars, and on the other, we did not want to fight unfair Wi-Fi charges at the front desk with two load and obnoxious […]

Aug 27 MON – Napoli – Day 2 [… in progress …]

2020-02-08 Udar Gromov 0

[…in progress…] We left our hotel after 11AM. We walk down using narrow stairway, and later – a narrow street. People’s living rooms and windows are opening directly into the street. While walking you are a witness to people’s lives, and they do not mind it. We ate our breakfast […]

05 Third day – 2014-05-25 SUN – Back to the car and comfort (II)

2020-02-06 Udar Gromov 0

The walking stage of the hike was closing to an end, and bike portion was fast approaching. Crossing Saco river took about 15 minutes. First, a test cross with only valuables, and then second crossing with 2 sticks in both hands and a backpack. Rain started again, I did not know what […]

04 Third day – 2014-05-25 SUN – Back to the car and comfort (I)

2020-02-05 Udar Gromov 0

Rephrasing the famous song, in the wild you acutely responsible for . . . Every move you make, Every step you take. If you slip and fell – it is your responsibility. If you forget to pack something – it is your responsibility. There is no way of escaping this […]