(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 packing cubes. Carry on only -- no checked bags. Felt like I packed light. Could have packed less. You know Jason's best travel advice: "Lay out all of your clothes and money, then talk half the clothes and double the money!" Note: It's not my norm to pack an ho

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