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July 15, 2009

I was born to live in Italy.

Reason 1: Time means nothing

Reason 2: You work if you want to

Reason 3: They drive 100 kilometers an hour everywhere

Reason 4: The food is amazing

This goes on to reason, like, 50000 but I'll stop here. On the way up here we never went under 80 kilom an hour. There were tunnels with the sides almost brushing the car and we went 100 kilometers an hour. In these tunnels we would pass cars or bikes in front of us with oncoming traffic close enough to see the drive. They simply moved as close to their side of the wall as they could and we taxied the line. I love it. The lines on the road are more like guidelines for where you should merge next. These little cars can haul.

We swam in the most amazing pool complex today. It had 2 kiddie pools with slides and toys, a whirlpool/lazy river thing, an indoor/outdoor pool, a 4 seasons pool, recliners in the pool with jets, etc. There was even a slide that went through the complex and 2 lap pools. It was so much fun. The whole time you are swimming you have the most incredible view of the mountains. I can't imagine this place covered in snow. It is already top 5 most beautiful places for me.

This was short because I am tired and need to sleep. Ttyl.

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  1. So now at least you know why I drive like I do. I liked driving over there, especially in the 10 seater white government rental van with 15 people inside that I was driving around.

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