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• Watercolors, Flamingos, and a Castle 8 years ago I spent today exploring new areas of Milan. I read an article a while back about some fun, hidden places in the city. Today, I went to three of those.Taking the 24 tram to the Crochetta stop, I walked to Giardini della Guastalla. This is a public garden/park area. It was very nice and peaceful. A...
• The Italian Emergency Room 8 years ago First -- I'm fine.Second -- I had an interesting experience going to the emergency room for the first time... and in Italy, no less!Last Thursday at work, my laptop fell on my foot... sideways, so that not only did do I have a nasty bruise but it also sliced me a bit. Definitely not the smartest...
• Jesolo Trophy Gymnastics Competition 8 years ago I love love love the gymnastics competition in Jesolo! I'll be sad to miss this once I'm back in the States. The arena is small and intimate... I'm so close to the best gymnastics from four countries -- including the United States!Ali Raisman and Gabby Douglas were both present this year again...
• Jesolo Gymnastics Competition - around town 8 years ago One of my favorite weekends of the year -- the Jesolo gymnastics competition!!I made the trip to Lido di Jesolo again this year. It is west of Venice on a strip of beach and is filled with hotels for the summer months. Going in March, the entire place is pretty much shut down and quiet.The annual...
• only in Italy - the taxi bell 8 years ago I find the picture above really funny. This was taken just outside the Santa Margherita train station -- a small station that in Liguria, on the seaside.There is a nice taxi sign with the number to call (the white sign on the left) -- and then this open yellow box right next to it... with the same...

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