Ben we know is a legend, but the amount and effort and time that Paulo from Brazil puts in goes beyond the call of Fodor land. Check out any 50 threads and youll find Paulo in there somewhere offering but not pushing the most perfect suggestions and problems solving. Im sure you two have save us mega dollars and hours and hours of research time with your advice. thanks again - Gayle

sorry for the typo While We're thanking - bit of a rush!

I leave for Italy on Friday. I have the Paulo guidebook-stapled printouts as one of my sources. Thanks Paulo and thanks to all who replied.I will post when I return and anyone who wants may e-mail me direct. We go to Venice, Ravenna, Gubio, Assisi, Gaiole in Chainti(the last for 10 days).From Gaiole we expect to do day trips.

I agree with both posters. <BR>Paulo came up with train times/schedules for a side trip we are planning, plus great general advice. <BR>He is a knowledgeble and generous person! <BR>nancy, (another Paulo fan)

Paulo is amazing and much appreciated by myself as well! He never fails to provide information about Greece for our upcoming trip. People like Paulo are what make this message board so useful!