Feb. 16th, 2006

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Now we're in Naples. We took a train down. I'm sitting in an Internet cafe, with a sign that says:
According to Italian law, when using a computer it is necessary to exhibit a valid I.D. As a result, we will need to photocopy the identification that you provide.


That's probably the most disorienting thing I've seen.

Naples is very, very crammed together. There are a lot of tiny, alley-like streets, in and among tall buildings. It makes the whole place seem dark and overcast. There are churches in and amongst the buildings, and the vast majority of them look abandoned and lifeless.

People whiz by on motorscooters and the streets aren't wide enough for sidewalks so that whenever a car comes along, you have to get close to the building for fear of being hit.

We've seen some very interesting examples of hilarious English translation. Sio says that she thinks she can make money proof-reading translated materials.

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