Vacation Europe!

It’s been since 2007 since I have been in Hyeres France, but first let me tell you about vacation time!  A group of friends and I went traveling around Southern Europe. It was so much fun. We first started off our trip in Monaco. That has to be the wealthiest country I have ever seen. Driving around in a Bentley or Ferrari was common. Guess you can say that my 2005 Fiat Ducato with neon flower stickers and peace symbols didn’t quite fit in. = ) One of the prettiest things about the country was it was all based on a mountain. Housing extended to the top of the mountain that overlooked the super yachts in the marina.

Next, we headed off to Venice, Italy.  We stayed in the middle of town where all the locals lived. It was nice to be there because it got us away from all of the tourist, which there were billions of. We visited everywhere ranging from the famous piazzas to local palaces. It was so unique since the city is located on a canal system.  Instead of taking a bus to get around you instead rode a water bus. The highlight of the trip was going to the opera. We went to a palace where a live opera was performed in all the different rooms. It was very up-close and personal. I loved it!

We attempted to find a place in Milan, Italy, but the housing was too expensive. So, my wise brother said he found a place on his GPS, but it ended up being 2 hours away. We raced our way down at 1 in the morning to Genova where we were confronted by the local gang. HMMMM, don’t think we will be going back there anytime soon. It was a beautiful city, but we just saw some different aspects of it. 

Now when I’m supposed to start training again I decide to get food poisoning. Yippee! I’ve been sailing some, but I was weakened by the ordeal. Luther and my goal is to take it easy and not go too hard since the SOF regatta will be starting soon.