This won't be a long and elabourate entry.  We decided to travel into the city today.  The train system is thorough but complex.  So many trains and subway lines it can be overwhelming.  It was a beautiful morning. The sun was out and clear skies.  I was going to bring my umbrella but decided not too.  We walked to the Apple store and through Covent Garden Market.  As we were walking we saw an electric car.  It was plugged into a post on the street. ...

This morning I woke up early after a late night of talking, eating and doing laundry!   It was great to sleep in a large comfortable bed, just like home!!  Today we just walked about Croydon, shopped and hung out.  Croydon is a great town with no tourists, aside from me! My friend took me through the market and a place called Primark, where I bought some great stuff, cheap!  I checked out some grocery and dollar stores too.  I always like to see what kinds ...

After my trip to Siena, I realized I didn't have much time to sort things out for the rest of my trip.  I had to find a cash machine that worked, get train tickets to Calabria, buy airport bus tickets for the morning, pack, make some dinner and call my aunt in Calabria to tell her when I'd be arriving.   All of that went well.  My aunt is so funny.  I have not seen her in 32 years so it will be quite a reunion.  This morning I woke up around 4:30 am...