Beginning my adventure with RESEARCH!

I love Rick Steves! Its official. I'm reading his "Europe through the Back Door"(2006) I have already gotten two books and a couple of maps from barnesandnoble.com and I'm sure I will love them just as much! This book has made me want to jump on a train and go to Europe and never go home! I was nervous about going to Italy but this book has definitely gotten me pumped! I have copied and pasted his checklist for packing and I feel a lot more prepared than I did before! I am very excited!