Only 36 hours in and Italy has been quite the trip so far.

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We made it to Venice last night via a high speed train from Milan.
And let me just tell you, that was one of the most stressful travel days for me thus far.
I know we've been warned that Italian drivers are crazy, but that was crazy.
I also know now why everyone suggested I take the smallest suitcase possible, because those Italian cobblestone roads are not an easy feat when lugging your possessions around in a panic, trying to find your way to the train station.

Also,Verner almost got mugged at the train station during those 10 minutes we parted ways because I just had to go get a Whopper from Burger King and he stayed at the opposite end to get a sandwich instead, like a normal non-picky eater.
Fortunately, nothing more than having his personal bubble space invaded happened.

Oh, and that Whopper of mine almost made us miss our train.

Picture This:
The Dizzle running as fast as he can, trying to catch the train, with his backpack on and suitcase wheeling. Then, trailing about 8 feet behind, a little 5'4" Asian in a big puffy blue jacket, ginormous backpack on, big purple suitcase wheeling behind and tripping her every few feet, and a big Burger King bag in the other hand.

We made it. Barely.

Fortunately, the Whopper was pretty amazing.

Anyway. Anyway!

We're in Venice now.
We are going to explore this wonderful city.
And I am going to eat some gelato, dammit! I don't care if it's only 40 degrees outside. I will have me some Italian gelato!

Happy Friday.

xoxo