Penni Did you get to touch the dolphins? If you got to interact with them at all, then our friendship might be in question. However, if it was just a show, we're still okay:-) Besides, I think I'm more jealous about all the fun places you have been to this year! Sounds like you're having an awesome time! And I'm really looking forward to your Christmas card!!

Uncle Tom Now that I'm home, I've had a chance to catch up on your blog. Awesome! Your updates from Venice and Como sent me back to my bike trip last year as I was in both places. Some friends took the same ferry ride you took to Bellagio. I, on the other hand was talked into riding to the top of a mountain near there which had the downside of screaming legs all the way up, but the upside of a flying downhill ride into Bellagio. Then we road along the lakeside all the way back to Como, with a stop to play foosball in a bar along the way. Since you didn't catch George Clooney at the Venice Film Festival, did you stop by his house near Como? Keep the updates comin'! I love 'em. And fyi, as far as I'm concerned, tequila doesn't really mix with anything!

Heidi So true about the kitchens. I remember asking if they had some sort of safetly regulations. How are the bathrooms? Squatting alot. Good thigh exercises! So glad you are having a fabulous time. Keep updating!

me Sounds like you are really having some great experiences!!

Penni I like the picture of you blowing a bubble for that child. It's like your signature trademark or something:-) Wakeboarding eh? I knew there was adventure in ya! I love your China pics! lights...buildings...ahhh!

Uncle Tom Glad to see the blog peer pressure worked. :-) Awesome pics! Keep it up, as my trip is almost over. Then I can live vicariously through you!