State of the Blog

So obviously the goal was to post somewhat frequently in order to keep things up to date. As was (somewhat) expected, the internet still struggles to make a huge impact in parts of Italy. Where it exists, wi-fi networks are frequently closed, perhaps due to a law that requires a passport for all people attempting to use the internet. So far we've run into hotels with free internet, hotels with internet that doesn't work, hotels that advertise wi-fi but charge 17 euros for 24 hours (which even me and my internet addiction won't pay for) and currently a B&B with a wi-fi connection named after the B&B, but which we are told we can't use. Even when I find the rare open network, I figure I'm much better off ignoring it and actually exploring it.

With that said, we have a few more days in cities that are likely to have limited connection (Cinque Terre and Lucca) before heading to big cities and Rome where are apartment will have a connection. So by the time we leave Rome we should be all updated with some quirky additions. If you have stopped paying attention by then, I don't blame you. We will try to lure you back with the always popular pictures of words that are funny and signs of dogs picking up poop.

Be in touch.

Kevin (and Ali)