The Post In Which We Eat To An Extreme

Puglia is fantastic. The food here is ridiculous, the country is beautiful, and the people are warm and welcoming. If you haven’t booked tickets to Puglia, you really must do so now. Last night, as dusk encroached on the waning hours of day, we visited the nearby town of Ostuni. It is called La […]

Into the Mezzogiorno

We pressed on through the lonely streets of Brindisi, the noon hour approaching, the sun high in the sky, and I wouldn’t stop, driven maniacally forward on my mission. The variegated pavers passed below our sore feet in alternating hues, ranging from glistening white marble, to cracking aged stone, to black rock. At intervals the […]

At Long Last, the Conference is Done and Vacation Begins

Well folks, that’s a wrap on the conference. I got up this morning (having slept much better in a new, quieter, room) and packed my bags, leaving them at the desk while I went to the conference. Following another interesting day of lectures, amusement watching the guards protect the food, and networking, V and I […]

The Post In Which They Are Serious About Snacks

More conference today, so not much time in Rome. The conference is good. They are providing us with lunch, and it is one of the better conference lunches I have had. It isn’t great, but it’s decent. Speaking of conference food, the coffee breaks are interesting. At most meetings, as the designated break time approaches, […]

Trying to Talk Local

My hotel room is bad. It’s right over the kitchen, and at night I can hear them washing dishes and in the morning I hear loud banging noises. It is very frustrating. I told the receptionist this evening immediately upon returning, and she told me she couldn’t do anything because I hadn’t complained first thing […]

Trying to Look Local

Conference day, so not much to blog about. Oh – except V is here. She did her fellowship with us and it is great to spend some time with her. She is awesome! I spent all day in lecture, and I have to admit that it is sometimes difficult to go to meetings halfway around […]