Our last day in Italy was very laid-back. We were to catch our train at 3 PM, so we decided to hang around the Beach area drinking Italian coffee and David playing guitar. It was very relaxing. The train ride to Genoa was uneventful and took only about an hour and a half. From there we caught a bus to the Genoa airport and are now awaiting our flight to Barcelona.
Given that there is not a lot of activity today, I thought I would take this opportunity to comment on some of the interesting things we have noticed as travelers in foreign countries.
1. People appreciate when you try and speak their language...they don't appreciate it when you just start talking English to them as if they are supposed to know it.
2. Unfortunately, there is some negative bias towards Americans. We have had several people ask us if we were Americans, almost with a smirk, and when I say I am from Spain their expression changes and they smile broadly.
3. The pace is life is slower...when you get seated at a restaurant, it is not uncommon to be there till closing.
4. Tourists are, in general, loud and obnoxious.
5. Smiling is universal!
Dave and I did that top of our head... So don't read into it too much.
Well, the plane is about to board to Barcelona so I will sign off for today. Looking forward to more adventures tomorrow. God bless.
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