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Yesterday I visited Marge in Provincetown to begin my trip preparation. I had a full grooming so will just need a touch up before we go to Italy. I will also look my best for the return to NYC this week. The standards there are very high but I don’t have anything to worry about. Marge worked wonders on a girl who has spent the summer at the beach without a care. (Dare I suggest B might do something similar?)
By the way, did you know Provincetown has been voted the most dog friendly town in the United States? I am not clear on who did the voting- I was never asked-but the place is awash with dogs and I have never seen a sign that says no dogs allowed.
B and G are back on my “restaurant behavior” so I have been out with them twice in the past week. A Scottish terrier joined us at one place and I had to bark just to let him know he needed to stay under his own table. Other than that, I was pretty much relaxed. (Scotties are very aloof and I appreciate that; too many dogs are just too friendly. What’s the point if it’s unlikely we will meet again? I prefer deeper relationships.)

Dear Friends,
I was so good on the last trip that B and G are ready to do it again. The flight to Rome is a little longer than the one to Paris but I should be fine. I was in my bag for a VERY long time on the trip home from Europe in November because of a snafu coming through customs and I suffered through it quietly so an extra hour in the air really shouldn’t be a problem.
My medical papers need updating but this is an easier trip on all that. Unlike Ireland and England, Italy does not require that pesky parasite treatment five days before arrival. Although B learned that many people simply ignore the USDA stamp that is required, G thinks it best we get it again. (B would probably wing it.) It turns out the vets at JFK can issue the stamp so G will go and do that before we leave.He has already spoken to them and was assured that it is no big deal.
We will be staying in Umbria on the Tuscan border and following the steps of St. Francis. You probably will not be surprised to know he is my favorite saint.
Ciao for now!