Halfway notes

Don't order fish in a land locked country

Don't generalize with a GPS, it will always take you in the wrong direction.

Eastern european drivers are more dangerous than the Spanish.  They haven't figured out that there is no such thing as half dead.

Croation's only cook whole pigs on spits during tourist season.

Sausages are a safe bet anywhere.

On November 1st, All Saints day, everything is closed before you have a chance to get what you need.

Tractors have the right of way on all roads except motorways.

Buy olive oil, nuts, and produce from roadside vendors.

Wine is cheaper in the grocery store.

Ipermarts have everything you need, if you can't find a roadside stand.

Buy from local producers.

Don't buy cheese from places called Bingo Market.

If you're nice to someones dog, they will be nice to you.

Smiling at people is a fifty fifty proposition you'll get a response.

Eggs are better in Europe in general.

Croissants should be eaten in France, though other countries try.

Ikea kitchens are cool.

Small communist farms are still used and some have small bungalows.

Cellphone towers are everywhere---except here in the mountain town we're in.

One should always arrive by train to Venice.




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