Haven't been to Europe, but do you need a 220-110 converter in Italy? I'm sure Indy will need to blow-dry his hair or something.
make sure you call your card company to let them know you will be abroad and where. Otherwise the card won't work. Takes like 3 minutes.
Got both of these taken care of earlier in the week. I'm not typically the type to really plan stuff out, but I felt like I had to with this trip.
Everyone in Italy is essentially a kicker, with their affinity for soccer and all. So if you end up getting in a fight you're totally screwed.
Men love manpurses in italy. Also they enjoy wearing tshirts with names of southern california beaches on them. I kid you not. It's like 90% of the male population. I seriously considered buying an extra suitcase the next time i went, filling it with $5 t shirts from venice beach, and reselling them at $30 a pop in italy. Oh and the women enjoy wearing boots that have no backs.
Good advice from Dr. Dre - "...Pack a vest for your Jimmy in the city of sex..." (he is a doctor after all)
He pretty much lifted what I said word-for-word. Sorry I didn't get one of the damned bloodsucking lawyers in here to trademark it first.
As far as the jet lag effects I've had varying experiences when I've been to Europe. I think a lot of it depends on timing. I do recommend soldiering through it on arrival and trying to stay up until bedtime local time. Upon return, my first trip, it seemed like it took a week to get back to Eastern Time, but subsequent trips weren't as dramatic.
Just didn't want him to get credit for your work. lol And I don't have a choice in the matter as far as staying up goes. We have a schedule we have to stick to.
Good news guys (unless your name is LawVol)! Didn't get my pocket picked while in Rome, and we even road the bus known as the "pickpocket bus" a few times. Bus 64, if I remember correctly. In other news, I prayed in a number of big important churches that Gruden would be hired as our next HC within the next week or two, so it's obviously going to happen now. You're welcome.
I've been to Italy and compared to where I live now (Brazil) it's completely safe. Like everyone has said, most shop keepers will speak English with you. And to reiterate, use common sense of course when walking around. pay attention to how people dress and dress accordingly. I keep my wallet in my back pocket and have had no problems. When i go to soccer games here I put my wallet in one of my front pockets. Wearing your wallet around your neck will just call attention to you imo. Be aware that you will stick out already, but speaking in english very loudly in crowded areas will call even more attention to yourself. Italy is freaking awesome....have a great time. Also, have an idea of basic phrases too where is ...-the hotel, bathroom, taxi, etc how much does this cost if buying clothes know the name of articlesof clothing and how to say the sizes know the names of the foods so when ordering or looking at a menu you know what you are getting.
