Cortona and Assisi were amazing! These little hill towns have to be in the top most beautiful places in the world. With low lying clouds, the towns stood far above the clouds and looked like something out of a painting. Absolutely amazing!

Rome is pretty cool, too! It has been raining nearly everyday, but that does not bother me too much. I love the old ruins mixed in with the big city. The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and other monuments were beautiful and amazing. I definitely enjoy cities, but I realize I do not want to live in one. Cities are great to visit, especially Rome.

One thing I realize in Italy is the apparent fascination with male nudity. Male parts are in many sculptures, paintings, and post cards. Odd souvenirs.

An interesting area of Italy is the grocery store. There are many cheeses: some very good! The sandwiches and other foods seem fresher than foods in the U.S.