Europe 06

Had a great day today. I got up early and began my tour of Dubrovnik by starting on the wall around the old town. This place has been here at least since the 13th century, which I find amazing. It's been built and rebuilt due to war, natural disasters, etc., but never because of the good old American reason...it's outlived its usefulness. They don't tear things down here. They preserve them.

I was all set to cap it off with a few beers and a nice dinner, so I sat down at a nice sidewalk cafe' and ordered beer, lasagna as an appetizer and grilled fish. That's when I realized I sat down next to three chimneys with vaginas! These three Eurobroads were probably about 15 years old, but it was difficult to tell with the way the sun and cigarettes had aged their skin. Okay, they were about 50 years old, but you get the point. They never stopped smoking. I bet the three of them had 10 cigs apiece during dinner. Of course, it was wafting right into my area. Normally I would wish cancer on them, but I don't think I need to. They are well on their way. And so am I thanks to them.

Americans may be fat but the Euros all smoke ten times more than we do. They can't possibly be any healthier than we are.

Tomorrow I will maybe take a boat tour of the surrounding islands. The walk around the walls was the highlight of the trip so far. The sun came out today and it was about 80 degrees. A great way to wind up the trip is to spend a few days here.

My host, Nick, is 19 and speaks English well. He gave me some good tips on restaurants and bars today. I got some great photos during the walk and during sunset thanks to him.

Nick is a nice kid and is planning on visiting America next year. He is bit of a close talker and he could use a breath mint, but other than that I like him.