The presentations were over the top, but you only turn 60 once.

Lobster pop tarts.

Popcorn Shrimp

And a bunch of other stuff at the Miami import, the Barton G.

  
Despite the fire, Vegas was kind to us.

Sonia’s dice game is on fire… No, wait, the hotel is on fire. Got to go.

  
A concert and a great roll of the dice from Sonia made for a good night.

  
Last time I’m going outside. It’s 103 degrees.

Birthday Dinner. Half work, half pleasure. Lean towards the pleasure.

Happy 42nd.

You make 45 look marvelous.

Water main break means free car wash.

Finally had brunch at Cliff’s Edge in Silverlake. Two thumbs up.

Funny enough.

Cliche, but time flies.

And in the blink of an eye you’ve hit your 20’s.

A day early celebration of Brittany’s birthday with family.

#7: Have a Catch.

Had a catch with my sports obsessed nephew, Kaden.

Picked up this wax kit in Venice. First attempt went pretty well.

I thought it was an easy workout.

Thinking about the next departure, but it’s good to be home.

  
About to shock the system.

  
Arrivederchi, Italy.

This is it. Two weeks of eating our way through more of Italy has come to an end. Despite consuming more pasta than I have in the last two years, the 10-20 miles of walking per day has prevented any significant weight gain. But even if that wasn’t the case, this country is worth every pound. A perfect trip.

#24. Have Lunch Cliffside.

Not sure we could’ve found a more picturesque setting as the Belforte in Vernazza, Cinque Terre.

Venezza

Manarola

#35 Three Beaches. Manarola, Cinque Terre makes three.

Sonia checking out some fabric. And just like that it’s a business trip.

Puccini Square

Walked around the corner and, lo and behold, Bob Dylan was playing a concert.

This was my end of the night spot after a slice of pizza.

Nightcap

The lobby of our rental.

The Duomo

Museo delle Cappelle Medicee

More truffles with lunch.

Santa Croce

Machiavelli’s Tomb

Michelangelo’s tomb.

Galileo’s tomb

Back to the hotel to change. Seats in the elevator are welcomed.

Out to dinner.

Dinner at Buca Lapi for a proper Florentine dinner.

#65: Go to a museum. Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze.

Everybody pulls for David, nobody roots for Goliath. ~Wilt Chamberlain

#74: Set my watch to six different time zones.

Euro time.