Saturday, December 27, 1997
Friday, December 26, 1997
Thursday, December 25, 1997
Wednesday, December 24, 1997
Tuesday, December 23, 1997
Monday, December 22, 1997
Sunday, December 21, 1997
Friday, November 14, 1997
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
After class was over, we had to return the rental car. Mike and I had a layover in Charlotte again. Home very late.
Thursday, November 13, 1997
Wednesday, November 12, 1997
Tuesday, November 11, 1997
Monday, November 10, 1997
Sunday, November 9, 1997
Alexandria, VA (USA)
Stayed with Mike's family to watch NFL games... Drove back to Virginia Beach very late...
Saturday, November 8, 1997
Alexandria, VA (USA)
Drove up with Mike to visit his family... Watched some really good college football games...
Friday, November 7, 1997
Thursday, November 6, 1997
Wednesday, November 5, 1997
Tuesday, November 4, 1997
Monday, November 3, 1997
Sunday, November 2, 1997
Saturday, November 1, 1997
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
Mike and I flew out early this morning. We had a layover in Charlotte, NC. Arrived in Norfolk late in the day. It will be a two week class.
Thursday, October 30, 1997
San Diego, CA (USA)
We got our commercial tickets after all - but very late in the day! After checking out of the NAS North Island BOQ and getting transportation to San Diego International Airport, Rob and I made it onboard one of the last flights out. Finally arrived back in Jacksonville really late...
Wednesday, October 29, 1997
San Diego, CA (USA)
Rob and I got up really early - we wanted to maximize the time on the ground at the end of the day. We stopped in Oklahoma City on the way - nearly got burned by the weather! When we got to San Diego, it was still early afternoon. We checked into the Bachelor Quarters at Coronado (NAS North Island), we had time to drive over to the San Diego Zoo. One of Rob's friends met us there and we had a good time looking around. We went to dinner in Old Town - Mexican. We were supposed to leave tomorrow, but I think that they are having trouble getting us tickets...
Thursday, October 9, 1997
Arlington, VA (USA)
[Mark's memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery - I marched in procession - (back to Camp Springs afterwards ?) - ride home to Jax on General's plane...]
Wednesday, October 8, 1997
Arlington, VA (USA)
[flew from Jax to Camp Springs in early morning - Paul H. showed up at last minute - rental car over to Arlington - shared rooms at the Sheraton National Arlington - met for dinner and went to Old Town Alexandria on train - trains running only until around 2300 - had to get cab to go back...]
Saturday, September 20, 1997
St. Augustine, FL (USA)
Nicky and I headed down to do some outlet shopping in St. Augustine today. We took FL-13 along the St. John's river so we could enjoy the weather. We took the Mustang, which does OK on this kind of trip (not too far!). We visited the Woolworth store again - it is kind of a nostalgic place to shop (are there very many of these left?)...
Saturday, August 16, 1997
Friday, August 15, 1997
Thursday, August 14, 1997
Cape Canaveral, FL (USA)
[drove from Jacksonville to Kennedy Space Center - later drove to Orlando (for Disney World)]
Wednesday, July 2, 1997
Sunday, June 29, 1997
Wedding Trip - Day 4
[last day of wedding party... - farewell brunch at "The Wings" - got a ride from St. Albans to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois - flew back to Jacksonville]
Saturday, June 28, 1997
Wedding Trip - Day 3
[breakfast at The Wings - relaxed around the Hunt Club - more skeet shooting (watched ?) - picnic luncheon at The Wings - got ready for wedding ceremony (wore choker whites) - drove over to Malmaison for The Big Event (outside - hot) - looked like rain... - reception was at "The Studio" (nearby) - back to Hunt Club - up late again...]
Friday, June 27, 1997
Wedding Trip - Day 2
[several events were planned at Malmaison (golf, skeet shooting, etc.), but I went with Snapper to visit the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (AKA the Gateway Arch) in downtown St. Louis - we arrived around noon and immediately found out we were too late to get up in the Arch (you need a reservation) - explored the museum and walked around the city - headed back to St. Albans to be sure we were there for the wedding rehearsal at Malmaison - following that, we had cocktails and the rehearsal dinner at "The Wings" (in the Hunt Club) - up very late...]
Thursday, June 26, 1997
Wedding Trip - Day 1
[flew from Jacksonville (2 or 3 ship) to Scott Air Force Base in Illinois - nine of us will be swordsmen for our squadron-mate, Dave's, wedding - soon after we landed, Dave picked us up and drove us to Missouri - he took us to the Hunt Club at St. Albans, Missouri (about seven miles west of Wildwood, between I-44 and the Missouri River) - the place is AWESOME: a relaxing place on a high bluff overlooking the River - very shady and cooler (with a breeze) - we enjoyed ourselves there well into the evening...]
Tuesday, June 24, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 12
Ate breakfast at IHOP. Left Lexington Park around 0930L. Used MD-5, MD-234 and US-301 to get to the Potomac River and, eventually, back on I-95. Stopped for gas in Ruther Glen, Virginia (1100L). Making good time, so we didn't stop too often. Fueled up in Rowland (on border), North Carolina (1530L). [Stopped for dinner in South Carolina ?] [Made it home around 2300L.] Fun trip!
Monday, June 23, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 11
Slept in. Breakfast at Dunkin Donuts before leaving Quincy at (1130L). Katie gave us directions from her house back to I-95 and we used it to get out of Massachusetts. Continued on the Interstate through Providence and coastal Connecticut and made it to the George Washington Bridge before 1500L. Made our way to I-78 and drove into Pennsylvania. [Gas and Subway dinner ?] in Fogelsville (1721L). Got on I-81 for a short time and then used I-83 to get back to I-95. Started looking for a hotel near Camp Springs, Maryland, but there weren't any rooms available. After talking it over with Nicky, we decided to head down to Lexington Park, where we hoped there might be a room at the Lodge. Used MD-5 and MD-235 to get there. We were fortunate - they had vacancy! [After getting established in our room, we watched a movie at a nearby theatre. (?)]
Sunday, June 22, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 10
Drove down to the Cape today. Had Dunkin Donuts for breakfast and stopped at the Pembroke Christmas Tree Shops for a bit. Gas in Plymouth - drove Nicky into the old town for a short glimpse... Visited Grammy, Aunt Irene, Dad & Beth and Bryan. Spent most of the day with them. Didn't leave to go back to Quincy until nearly 2100. Uneventful trip back to Katie's - stayed up late again...
Saturday, June 21, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 9
Woke up late, but drove into Boston with Katie and John. [Lunch at Coogan's Bluff on Milk Street ?] Went shopping and took a ride to the top of the John Hancock Tower. Nicky liked the view and got some ideas for looking around later. Walked in the Boston Public Gardens and shopped at Globe Corner Books. Stayed until after dinner at Copley Plaza. Back to Katie's - stayed up past midnight...
Friday, June 20, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 8
Nicky told me this morning that some kind of animal "tried to get into our tent" (!). Nothing was damaged... Left the campground at 1000L. Drove over to Lake Placid and saw remains of the Olympic venues. Then got on 9N and took it to I-87. Drove towards Rouses Point and crossed the north end of Lake Champlain on US-11. Next, we used US-2 to drive along the Lake. Stopped for lunch at Willsboro Point. Got gas in Alberg, VT (1430L). [Passed 100,000 miles on the Sentra - "In your face, Regency!"] Used US-2 all the way to I-89. Learning from the Alabama covered bridge debacle, I picked up a map that showed ALL of the covered bridges in Vermont. We actually were able to stop at nearly every one!! Made it into New Hampshire around 1700L - and saw a sign for the Joseph Smith (founder of the Church of LDS) Monument. Our friends from San Diego are Mormons and we were intrigued to see what the place was like. We stopped in to see the visitors center and watched animatronic characters acting out the life of Smith. It was actually kind of interesting to see the place where he started everything. Back on the road around 1845L, still using I-89. We saw a bear run across the road just before sunset! Switched to I-93 in Concord and continued into Massachusetts. Made it to Katie's before midnight...
Thursday, June 19, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 7
Got a late start - but made it out of the hotel by 1100L. Immediately drove back over to Old Niagara-on-the-Lake (saw it on the tour yesterday) for some shopping. On the way, we bought some more ice wine (tastes great!) at Rief Estate Winery. We spent several hours in the quaint little village of Old Niagara - and bought a LOT of souvenirs. We ate at a restaurant called Upper Canada Cookery. Finished shopping at 1430L and then got on the road again. Crossed the border - quick this time - and got on I-90. Drove east, headed for Massachusetts. It then occurred to me that we had a unique opportunity to explore Upstate New York. After talking it over with Nicky, we decided to take the little Sentra up to the Adirondacks... Made it to Syracuse by 1600L, then took I-81 to Watertown. Used NY-3A and NY-3 to get into Adirondack Park. As it got dark, we found a campground on a pretty lake (Adirondack Forest Preserve Camping: Cranberry Lake) and pitched our tent within a few feet of the water. Nicky informed me that the weather here is much nicer weather than Port Huron. I like it because it is a quiet place. We toasted marshmellows and chatted by firelight, enjoying the evening.
Wednesday, June 18, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 6
Had breakfast in the campsite (coffee and donuts). Left relatively early - Nicky couldn't leave the cold campsite fast enough! Crossed the border on I-69 (toll bridge) - we searched again... Used Canada 402 and Ontario 2. Soon after passing London, Ontario, we started to see signs for Gray Line Niagara Falls tours. Stopped at a place east of Brantford and asked about what the tours included. After hearing that the package included a (discounted) hotel near the Falls, a guide on the bus tour (Grey Line Tour), a trip under the Falls and a ride to the top of the Minolta Tower, we decided to sign up for it. Got on QEW and drove all the way to Niagara Falls. Our first stop was the Diplomat Inn (our hotel) - we were able to check in early (1400L!). Got some snacks and other supplies at Walmart before getting on tour bus. We had a great time touring the area! Highlights included: visiting the Ice Wine Country, the town of Old Niagara, watching a beautiful clock made of flowers and walking in a tunnel that brought us out behind the Falls. After the bus dropped us off, we ate dinner at an Italian Restaurant caled "Capri". When it got dark, we went to the top of the Minolta Tower and enjoyed a spectacular view of Niagara Falls at night (lit up!). We enjoyed the scenery and weather (and, frankly, the whole day) - tremendously. Went to bed late...
Tuesday, June 17, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 5
Took it (relatively) easy today. Spent the morning showing Nicky around the campus. Took her to the Grotto, my old classrooms and to my dorm. We stopped by the bookstore, of course (1330L). As we were leaving town, I drove Nicky over to my old place in South Bend (near the Ethanol Plant). We used US-31 to get to Niles, Michigan, and then took various state roads until we were on US-131. In Kalamazoo, got on I-94. Switched to I-69 and drove north towards Lansing. Had dinner along the Interstate (Taco Bell) and then drove all the way to Port Huron. Got gas before "off-roading" for a bit (Nicky did NOT like this) to locate Lakeport State Park (right on Lake Huron!). Got a campsite (2130L) and then started working on setting up the tent. Turned out to be easy, but is it COLD. We didn't bring clothes for these temperatures, either. Nicky's happy day in South Bend is now a distant memory...
Monday, June 16, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 4
Started the day north of Nashville, so that meant we didn't have to worry about a lot of traffic... Ate breakfast near the hotel. Didn't get on the road until around 1130L. On I-65 all the way into Kentucky. Stopped to visit Mammoth Cave - a nice break from the heat! After that, we pressed north againn on I-65 - trying to avoid the traffic jams in Louisville and Indianapolis. We were pretty successful, too. After getting through Indy, we got on US-31. Stopped for dinner (KFC - an old favorite stopping place) in Kokomo, Indiana (2015L). Got gas soon after that. Made it to South Bend around 2145 and drove over to the Notre Dame campus. Nicky had never been there but has always wanted to see it since she saw "Rudy." Before looking for another hotel, we drove by the Morris Inn to see if they had any rooms. I would never have dreamed they would, but school was out for the year! We got a nice room that had a beautiful view of the Golden Dome. Nicky is VERY happy... (!!)
Sunday, June 15, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 3
Woke up early and hit the road by 0930L - destination: North! Used US-80 again (east, this time) and used it through Montgomery, Alabama (gas fillup there ?). Lunch at Taco Bell. After a few road changes in the city (US-80 to I-65 to I-85), drove east until we got to Shorter and then got on US-80 again. Visited the Tuskeegee Institute National Historic Site (1400L), where there was a monument to one of my mother's heroes: George Washington Carver. I know she would have liked seeing that... Also saw some displays about the Tuskeegee Airmen. After that, we drove north to the Horseshoe Bend Battlefield (via AL-81, AL-14, County Road 188, US-280 and AL-49). This was the site of one of Andrew Jackson's victories over the [Creek] Indians and was an interesting place. Next, we used AL-49 to get to Alexander City (via AL-22) and then got on US-280, on our way to Birmingham. Worked very hard to find a covered bridge for Nicky - it was a LOT of work... Thought we were on the right track when we got to County Road 43 - but we weren't. Nicky asked "Where's the bridge?" It turned out to be on Twin Pines Road, instead - but we found it! With the sun going down, realized we needed to get back on the Interstate. Fueled up along AL-25 and had dinner at Sonic. Eventually made it to I-65 and got north of Birmingham (now dark...). [Stopped at Ave Maria Grotto ?] Drove as far as we could before stopping again. Got gas in Franklin, Tennessee (2230L). Started looking for a hotel and found a Motel 6 in Goodlettsville at 2345L. Whew!
Saturday, June 14, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 2
Spent the day in Meridian. Explored our old neighborhood, the Navy Base, Nicky's old workplace and saw lots of Nicky's family (MawMaw, Meghan, Brooke, Donna, etc.). We finished the day with a cookout with Scott, Lisa and Brittany. Nicky enjoyed herself all day, I think...
Friday, June 13, 1997
Cape Cod Trip - Day 1
Left this morning (0840L), bound for Nicky's parents' house. Took I-10 out of Jacksonville to US-19 and then drove north. In Camilla for fuel at 1045L and ate lunch at Subway. Continued on US-19 to Albany and then changed to US-82. Got on GA-45 after that and made our way to the little town of Plains, Georgia, home of former President Carter. We even saw his house! Nicky and I explored the place for a short time - and bought some peanuts, of course. Back on the road around 1300L, using US-280 (east) and GA-49 to Americus. Saw a marker that noted Charles Lindburgh's first solo flight there. Continued on GA-49 to Andersonville, site of the (in)famous prison camp. Spent some time there learning about the plight of the Union POWs. After several hours, we got on the road again - using GA-26 this time. We crossed the Chattahoochie River at Columbus (time change) and saw LOTS of strip clubs in Phenix City, Alabama... Got on US-80 next and used it to I-85 (near Tuskeegee). After driving through Montgomery, got back on US-80. Stopped for gas in Demopolis (1800L). This was a different way than we usually drove to Meridian - it takes a lot longer... We made it to Nicky's parents house (Meridian) at 2030L.
Wednesday, May 21, 1997
Tuesday, May 20, 1997
Monday, May 19, 1997
Sunday, May 18, 1997
Saturday, May 17, 1997
Friday, May 16, 1997
Thursday, May 15, 1997
Wednesday, May 14, 1997
Tuesday, May 13, 1997
Monday, May 12, 1997
Sunday, May 11, 1997
Saturday, May 10, 1997
Friday, May 9, 1997
Thursday, May 8, 1997
Wednesday, May 7, 1997
Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
Left the Ship around noon... Did some shopping with Al and then went over to the Admin... Spent the night ashore...
Tuesday, May 6, 1997
Monday, May 5, 1997
Sunday, May 4, 1997
Saturday, May 3, 1997
Friday, May 2, 1997
Thursday, May 1, 1997
Wednesday, April 30, 1997
Tuesday, April 29, 1997
Monday, April 28, 1997
Sunday, April 27, 1997
Saturday, April 26, 1997
Friday, April 25, 1997
Thursday, April 24, 1997
Wednesday, April 23, 1997
Tuesday, April 22, 1997
Monday, April 21, 1997
Sunday, April 20, 1997
Saturday, April 19, 1997
Friday, April 18, 1997
Thursday, April 17, 1997
Wednesday, April 16, 1997
Tuesday, April 15, 1997
Monday, April 14, 1997
Sunday, April 13, 1997
Saturday, April 12, 1997
Friday, April 11, 1997
Thursday, April 10, 1997
Wednesday, April 9, 1997
Tuesday, April 8, 1997
Monday, April 7, 1997
Sunday, April 6, 1997
Saturday, April 5, 1997
Friday, April 4, 1997
Thursday, April 3, 1997
Wednesday, April 2, 1997
Tuesday, April 1, 1997
Monday, March 31, 1997
Sunday, March 30, 1997
Saturday, March 29, 1997
Friday, March 28, 1997
Thursday, March 27, 1997
Wednesday, March 26, 1997
Tuesday, March 25, 1997
Monday, March 24, 1997
Sunday, March 23, 1997
Saturday, March 22, 1997
Friday, March 21, 1997
Thursday, March 20, 1997
Wednesday, March 19, 1997
Tuesday, March 18, 1997
Monday, March 17, 1997
Sunday, March 16, 1997
Saturday, March 15, 1997
Friday, March 14, 1997
Thursday, March 13, 1997
Wednesday, March 12, 1997
Tuesday, March 11, 1997
Rhodes (Greece)
Went into town and enjoyed the day - including a nice dinner. Then it started to rain - the new "suede" jacket completely disintigrated...
Monday, March 10, 1997
Sunday, March 9, 1997
Saturday, March 8, 1997
Friday, March 7, 1997
Thursday, March 6, 1997
Wednesday, March 5, 1997
Tuesday, March 4, 1997
Monday, March 3, 1997
Sunday, March 2, 1997
Saturday, March 1, 1997
Kerkira, Corfu (Greece)
Nicky has to fly back to the US on the 3rd, so we had to say goodbye today. She and Autumn will be taking the Ferry back to Italy (tomorrow night) and catching the train in Rome. She and I enjoyed the day with the car again - still nice weather. Got a room at the Bella Venezia Hotel and had a good dinner there (pizza). Spent most of the evening in the casino before heading back to the Ship (back aboard around 2200). It was a good visit - I'll miss Nicky...
Friday, February 28, 1997
Kerkira, Corfu (Greece)
With Nicky... [I believe this was the day we saw the Greek funeral - complete with casket leaning against the church. We had lunch at a little wayside restaurant - I had a "Greek salad" and the man brought us Cokes that looked like the top had been popped back on after a previous use...]
Thursday, February 27, 1997
Kerkira, Corfu (Greece)
Beautiful view of Albanian coast across from the port of Corfu... Got off the Ship very early this morning - Nicky met me at the pier again. Turns out, she had an interesting week since I saw her last. She spent a little longer in Rome (22nd) and also visited Florence, Sorrento and Naples (23rd and 24th). When she and Autumn finally got on the train to Brindisi to catch the ferry to Corfu (25th), they were very tired... They ended up sleeping through the stop on the island and ended up on mainland Greece! They "sweet-talked" their way back to Corfu somehow and beat us here... Rented a car early and explored the island. Had a good dinner at Restaurant "Estiatorio AEGLI"... Staying in the Corfu Holiday Palace...
Wednesday, February 26, 1997
Tuesday, February 25, 1997
Monday, February 24, 1997
Sunday, February 23, 1997
Saturday, February 22, 1997
Friday, February 21, 1997
Livorno, Tuscany (Italy)
Last day with Nicky... Had to go back to the Ship... Met several friends and rode the train back to Livorno with everyone. Nicky said goodbye at the pier...
Thursday, February 20, 1997
Roma [Rome], Latium (Italy)
Spent the day at the Vatican Museum today... Saw Sistine Chapel... Walked around the city, including the Forum, until well after dark. Dinner at Ristorante (Cinese) "Al Paradiso" - yes, it was Chinese! Funny to try to order food in Italian...
Wednesday, February 19, 1997
Tuesday, February 18, 1997
Monday, February 17, 1997
Roma [Rome], Latium (Italy)
We took the train with Angie and Gerald up to Rome. It was a nice trip and we enjoyed the scenery. It is good to be with Nicky - it has been over three months. We found a nice hotel right near the Vatican... [spent time walking around nearby, including in St. Peter's Square]
Sunday, February 16, 1997
Firenze [Florence], Tuscany (Italy)
Got off the Ship around 0600 - Nicky met me at the pier (she got here on the 12th). We had planned to stay in Livorno for a day, but my Boss cancelled my leave - Nicky and I won't be able to stay together for the entire time she is in the country... Still, after some food, we hurried over to the train station and headed up to Pisa. It was a beautiful day and we had a chance to visit the Leaning Tower - it was everything I had always hoped it would be. We heard that Dad and Beth were in the city, so we took the train over to Firenze (Florence). When we checked at their hotel, they said that the group was out until 1900. We decided to see the sights of the city, including the 700 stair climb to the top of the Dom (Cathedral). We found Dad and Beth in the Piazza just after sunset. Beth ran screaming towards Nicky - they had no idea that we would see them. We had dinner with them and their group. I think Dad will come to meet us later in Rome. Went back to our hotel in Livorno very late...
Saturday, February 15, 1997
Friday, February 14, 1997
Thursday, February 13, 1997
Wednesday, February 12, 1997
Tuesday, February 11, 1997
Monday, February 10, 1997
Sunday, February 9, 1997
Saturday, February 8, 1997
Friday, February 7, 1997
Thursday, February 6, 1997
Wednesday, February 5, 1997
Tuesday, February 4, 1997
Monday, February 3, 1997
Sunday, February 2, 1997
Saturday, February 1, 1997
Friday, January 31, 1997
Thursday, January 30, 1997
Wednesday, January 29, 1997
Haifa (Israel)
I only had a few hours off the Ship today, so I spent most of it down by the pier. There were some nice places to eat and the people were very friendly. Still, you could see the Ship for nearly the entire day...
Tuesday, January 28, 1997
Bethlehem (West Bank)
I was surprised when the tour bus detoured us towards the West Bank and the guide told us he had a special treat for us. It turned out to be a stop at Manger Square! We walked in the Church of the Nativity and I was very impressed. This, like Jerusalem, was probably a "once in a lifetime" visit...
Jerusalem (Israel)
What a day! I never dreamed I could go to the Holy Land - let alone visit the Via Dolorosa, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, Church of the Holy Sepulchre (etc.). The highlight was when Al and I went to the "Wailing Wall." It was very moving.
Monday, January 27, 1997
Sunday, January 26, 1997
Saturday, January 25, 1997
Friday, January 24, 1997
Thursday, January 23, 1997
Wednesday, January 22, 1997
Tuesday, January 21, 1997
Antalya (Turkey)
Got off the Ship again today... Visited Antalya Museum. Went back to the Sheraton...
Monday, January 20, 1997
Sunday, January 19, 1997
Saturday, January 18, 1997
Antalya (Turkey)
Staying in this city was a nice break from the ship. On the days I got liberty, we took the ferry along the steep mountain cliffs to the small harbor. When we got to town, it became obvious that the currency here ("Turkish Lira") was nearly worthless - it was nearly 3 million Lira for one dollar! I changed some money and found that they thought one dollar was worth 1 million Lira - so it was an even better exchange with their currency... I had a great meal in a small restaurant overlooking the harbor. The owner saw us coming and had his sons line up for us as we came in the door. He spoke some English - but there were no menus. We told him we wanted a big meal and he clapped his hands, spoke some Turkish to his boys and they scattered. About 10 minutes later, they all returned with plates and trays of all kinds of local food. We tried many different dishes - I can't remember any of their names, though. Spent the night at the Sheraton Voyager Antalya - it is shaped like a layer cake...
Friday, January 17, 1997
Thursday, January 16, 1997
Wednesday, January 15, 1997
Tuesday, January 14, 1997
Monday, January 13, 1997
Sunday, January 12, 1997
Saturday, January 11, 1997
Friday, January 10, 1997
Thursday, January 9, 1997
Wednesday, January 8, 1997
Tuesday, January 7, 1997
Monday, January 6, 1997
Sunday, January 5, 1997
Saturday, January 4, 1997
Friday, January 3, 1997
Thursday, January 2, 1997
Avellino, Avellino (Italy)
It's against the rules to go anywhere alone, but I decided to take a trip to the town where Grammy's family comes from: Avellino. Other people only wanted to go to Rome, so I went with other guys to the Napoli Train Station and then broke away from the group. I looked around until I found a sign for Avellino - it really wasn't that hard - and found the tickets weren't that expensive, either. Left Naples around 1200 and made it to Avellino in about an hour. Got off at a square in the middle of town and discovered that everything was closed. Still, I was able to walk around for a little bit and actually found the church where Grammy's mother and father were married! It was great, but there wasn't much else to do. Left for Naples around 1600 and made it back to the Ship by 1900. I definitely need to check Avellino out again (preferably with a car...)!
Wednesday, January 1, 1997
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