Random Comments

A few comments, in no particular order:

1.  I noticed a lot more efforts to be handicapped accessible this time - curb cuts, ramps, and accessible restrooms, even in remote areas and small towns. I didn't really need those accommodations this time, but they were nice to see.

2.  Every shower I used operated in exactly the same way.  That is a minor miracle all by itself.  Sometimes the method of turning the spray on was different (but obvious) but the temp and water pressure control was the exact same.

3.   I need to prepare a bit more for Vaughantown.  Little giveaways, a better set of pictures of family, house, & town, maps, etc., would be nice to have.  I should also prepare a presentation of some kind.

4.  Also nice to have would be a small salt shaker (and pepper - they don't put that on that table), extra toothpaste (2), a better data plan, Tums, and maybe a 2nd clothesline.

5.  My clothes selection was almost perfect.  I grabbed the wrong pair of black pants from my closet and ended up with some a size too small (those went in the trash).  I had three short sleeved shirts, one t-shirt, one 3/4 length, one long sleeve, one pair of jeans, one denim capri, t-shirt-and-shorts pjs(which doubled as swimsuit coverup), 5 underwear, 3 short white socks, 2 black crew socks, sandals, windbreaker, 1 bra, swimsuit.  I traveled in yoga pants, short sleeve blouse, athletic shoes, black cardigan.  I also had my "emergency" t-shirt and underwear in my carryon bag.  If I had not thrown the black pants away, I would have worn them, but I easily did without them, too.  The sweater was great on the plane, as a jacket, and for the chilly hotel in Belmonte., and was a little less "American" than the windbreaker (which I only wore when it was rainy).

6.  I took my camera but didn't use it.  Using my phone was handy, but had some limitations, like difficulty in transferring pictures to my netbook (which has no card reader, either, since it is actually a tablet with a keyboard).

7.  The netbook was surprisingly heavy.  I would choose an actual netbook next time.  My last one was significantly lighter and had a card reader and ethernet port.

8.  Against my better judgement, I took a small umbrella.  Had it with me one day, but never used it.  Leave it at home next time.