Interesting stories, Waldo.

I didn't mean specifically a paucity of Americans at Il Nostromo - I justs meant the area in general, especially inland. I can't remember seeing many, or any, Americans anywhere in the area except in Anzio.

Lovely part of Italy, though. Lucky you to have ties there.

I not only have ties to Naples, Gaeta, etc., but also to a place called "LUNEL" in Languedoc, France. It's right smack between Montpelier and Nimes. I'm pretty familiar with Provence. I keep seeing your name crop up on Provence and its' environs posts. It seems we must travel in the same circles. I don't know if I love southern France or Italy more. I'm nuts about Montpelier. Waddayou think?

Waldo, I know Lunel. Can't say I know it well, but I have a house in the Dordogne and I mosey around all of the southwest (and southeast) of France with some regularity - have for more than 20 years. More than 100 trips to date. I've passed through Lunel on quite a few occasions. And the reason I know the coast of Italy south of Rome is that I have done a couple of home exchanges between my house in the Dordogne and folks who own houses in Italy.

And I see you're in Frederick, MD. I'm in DC when I'm not traveling. If you ever come into "town," let me know, eh?

Doggone! we're neighbors!

Hey StCirc,

Waldo is my father-in-law.

Monica ((F))