Steven Mullin Hi! :D Just updated my own blog and checked the front page. Your post was right in front of mine. Glad you're enjoying Berlin. I've been loving it, but we're leaving for the west tomorrow. Couldn't leave your blog without recommending the Fat Tire Bike Tour from the TV tower though. Its an awesome way to see the sites. And you get to ride a bike :p Gonna check your Prague update, that's one of our stops :)

Aunt Sandra Hi Ben, Sounds like you are getting enough info about beer that you can come home and open your own brewery. I've been enjoying reading your blog and following vicariouslly on your trip. Sounds like you are getting quite an education and seeing many beautiful things. Enjoy!!

felice Love living vicariously through your travel log! Where to next?

Doug Cole So happy you are enjoying this adventure. I'm envious!

Brian Ben, Glad you got to Fiesole. No visit to Villa Bencista? Sounds as though you've having a fantastic time. Would you mind singing second tenor in the Cape gig? We're a touch short of the "tenor beasts!"

Allison Ben, will have to show you honeymoon pix from Positano one day! Adored Amalfi Coast, and haven't forgotten the heart stopping roads. Woo hoo!

Brian Ben, You won't be ready for the beautiful of Florence, and don't forget--if you can manage it--to get up to Fiesole (there's a bus), and if possible, visit the Bencista--a classic Italian "country" hotel. (it's on the way up the hill to the town.) How's the weather? I hope warm. If the wonderful gardens on the hill are open this time of year, be sure to see the Sevres collection in the little museum at the top of the gardens. And the Ponte Vecchio, and, and, and.....what a city! You'll appreciate Brunalesccis (sp?) dome when you see it, from ANY angle! Safe travels, Ben! B.

Sarah I'm assuming "fermo" means closed?! Uh-oh!

Bina Go to the Jewish section and eat "Jewish artichokes!" I'm jealous! :)

Sarah Safe travels Bud! Love you!