How did I forget?

The only thing television prepares you for is sleep. Certainly not the hills of Rome. How, the Hell, did I forget? Everyone is in shape! One is not.

My legs: A.) Hurt..a lot
              B.) Feel like lead
              C.) Are burning
              D.) ALL of the above

I left 81 degrees, 27 centigrade and arrived here where it is closer to 40 degrees or 4.5 centigrade. From shorts to multiple layers...of wool!

Jet lag exists and dwells in my very being.

I have seen more beautiful women, climbed more stairs, walked more miles in the last two days than the previous 5 months.

I was having lunch with friends, eating the following menu and was asked about "American cuisine"...here is the menu and then my reply.
Caviar bruschetta...Bread Italian, Caviar from a friend in Russia. Fennel with home-made Bechemel sauce, Leek gratin and home made bread soup. No meat. Plenty of cheese. Actually a fairly normal diet.
My answer...Fast, easy and greasy.

Then we took the dogs for a walk. Simple things, simple pleasures, great people.

Yes, I still feel exactly the same, I love it!