Or Austin goes to Italy -
When in Rome ......

On the SGP Blog , Austin tells us all about this years holiday plans
Italy via TexasI got my heels back in Texas dirt on Thursday.
It feels good to be back on my native soil.
The homeland.
The Mother-Country.
Humid as all get-out. Curly hair. Incredibly gracious people.
Almost as nice as Canadians. God I love Canadians.
As soon as I landed I saw the most beautiful image.
I pulled into a gas station to fill up and a little black
sedan swept up to the pump across from me.
A gorgeous young blond lass jumped out of her car with a
colorful summer dress on. She was tan and beautiful.
And as she trotted over to the store I spied her bare feet
and as she walked away from me and her feet kicked up in
my direction, I was charmed by her dirty, oil-stained soles.
I was in my home-town and homesick all at once.
I have never seen a barefoot woman walking around a dirty
gas station in Los Angeles.
God Bless Texas.
The other wonderful thing that happened...
My father and I were attacked by a giant swan. Quite a day!!!
And from here, I am taking a plane to Rome, Italy.
It is the country I have dreamt of visiting for many many years.
I will travel all over. Eat the greatest cuisine.
Wear incredible sunglasses. Soak up wonderful artwork.
Daydream amongst brilliant architechture.
And whistle at beautiful Italian women.
Please share the secrets of Italy, anyone who has been.
I need to know the secret spots and handshakes.
your faithful servant,
austin nichols

I've been to Italy once, or twice but one time was the North only and that doesn't count.
Will Italy be a dive into the unknown for Austin? Will we hear all about it on his return?
Let's wait and see ;)
Credit Italy picture: Vesperlynd