OK... after a bite and a double, we get on the Amersterdam flight. The 1st 3 hours take FOREVER. Finally, Sis whips out the drugs. Whatchya takin, i ask. A relaxant. I'll take one, sez me. I don't remember much about the next 3 hours cuz I zonked out. Woke up, played some tunes on the ipod and we were there. 8.5 hours to ams... 90 mph tailwinds help. Clear customs, have bfast, fly to Milano. High overcast, but warm. Take an expensive cab ride to Stresa, on Lake Magiorre. Nice hotel... only one bummer. We thot we were going to a quiet sleepy Italian lake town. wrongo... Italian Grand Prix (boats) is going on... afternoon racing, throngs of people, but fun never the less. Went for a long stroll, then back to the hotel for a siesta. Newly energized, we're off to dinner. There a islands in the lake, each with beautiful gardens, etc. That will be our Sunday. Leave Monday for Switzerland. Ciao 4 now. Phillippe