(Longer post, but mostly pictures) Day 4. Monday 5/25/26 First eBike Tour. Lucca Day 1 We met Fabrizio, founder and owner of Astro Cycling [link], for our first of many days with him. My dad met him on a bike tour on a previous trip. He learned that Fabrizio happened to own his own business, be a certified sommelier, certified scuba diver, winner of like 4 cycling competitions, and certified incredible expert in the hospitality industry. One of the best guides I’ve ever had

Day 1. Friday. 5/22/26 Travel Day Went to work (Last Day of School) Went to pack (1 hour, didn’t start till then. Living life on the edge) Went to airport Went to Italy This is a good kind of day Check out these backing cubes. Carry on only -- no checked bags. Felt like I packed light. Could have packed less. You know Jason's best travel advise: "Lay out all of your clothes and money, then talk half the clothes and double the money!" Packing Obligatory Airport Selfie Co

WHO I’m writing this. Unless it offends you. Or is loquacious and/or inaccurate. In that case, it was written by someone you don’t like very much. Disregard them altogether. Skip that awful part they wrote and skip to the super interesting stuff I wrote. That’s what you’re looking for anyway. You will meet my terrific travel buddies along the way! This experience is special because they are special. WHAT This is a blog to document my 2026 European Summer Music Adventure™️!