Further and Random Thoughts on Italy

• Game shows on TV: We enjoyed watching the Italian versions of Wheel of Fortune and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Especially with Millionaire, we had Claire help us with some of the language, and occasionally we got an answer right!
• Driving in Italy: I was warned that Italians drive like maniacs, but I found the roadways no worse than LA traffic, and probably a little better than Boston driving. With the exception of Rome, we heard very few car horns.
• I must learn how to make really good spaghetti. I never realized how much it can be an art form.
• The most important words you can learn in any language are "please" and "thank you."
• Eat some gelato every day.
• I wonder if all B & Bs are "self-help." After checking in, we never saw our hosts, nor signs that they entered our room. That was fine by me, but surprising.