So I walk into the train station to buy my ticket to France and I am informed that France rail is on strike...so one more night and a 5 am bus ride to Nice, France it is!

With no hotel and all my worldly possessions on my back, I decided to just walk and walk and walk...and walk. Genoa is a pretty big city.

I finally found a nice tiny hotel in a beautiful old building, took a nap and went for dinner...yes, uneventful boring day. I did see most of the city and the time to recover from first couple days was needed. I should arrive in Cannes with a clear mind ready to play cards.

Only a couple days in and I am happy I decided to do this trip alone. Yes there are times when being alone gets to me and I wish I had a traveling partner but the solitude has been nice. I have gotten some writing done, gone where and done what I've wanted to without worrying about others.

This is important to me because so much of my life is spent worrying about others. Although I do struggle at times, it is nice having no option but to only take care of myself.