Southern Italy

well it rained. especially on our day off which could have included hiking, sailing, swimming, and other sun related sicilian activities. but who can complain when that same storm brings on the most beautiful thunder clouds ever to cross the mediterranean and the resulting crashing waves against the coast that spray salt water at you up at street level? in the end the tip of the italian boot showed through the clouds and i found myself in a tropical paradise.

between the sun and rain there were plenty of greek temples, amphitheatres, various relics, and of course tense politcal debate. hell i didn't vote for either one so i see what everybody is feeling from both sides. a lot of america is quite upset but that's democracy folks. there was no scandal and everybody was represented so america chose who america wanted. democrats should just try finding a better candidate and quit contradicting themselves and republicans should keep in mind that even though they control pretty much the entire federal government, nearly half of the people didn't vote for them. and for one more revelation, we all have lives outside of our politics so put on your poncho and go play in the rain.

by the way, watching the election unfurl on italian television complete with 20 commentators and bush and kerry punching bags all on one stage beats dan rather any day.