First Look at Italy Through the Eyes of My Brother

The first days exploring in Italy! These were uploaded to Troy's facebook page and then transferred here. (Painstakingly. Dude, you need a flickr account.)

Alec and Troy waiting for their flight. This is the last time they will be in America for four months! They look just heartbroken, don't you think?


Troy and Mom getting a last hug in. (Four months. I've never been this long without my buddy!)


And all of a sudden, we are in Italy! Troy's apartment in Florence. He is sharing this room with Alec, and there are two other roommates in the other two bedrooms.


Alec ironing in the living room. Troy is totally missing the 50" LCD TV he used to have.


Exploring Italy! I love how tiny the cars are . . . but how the hell do they manage to drive away when they are squished together so? Also, Troy is a ham.


Sideways pic of some gorgeous building they discovered. Correction: The Duomo, because I am an ignoramus. HAPPY, Troy?!


In the Piazza di St. Maria Novella eating gelato with Anna and Allison and Alec.


Mmmm, gelato. Still exploring on Day 2.


What a view to have outside your kitchen window!