The tuba may be cumbersome but it's the real bottom in the old marching bands of New Orleans. You'll need a hat of course and some kind of suit jacket but those are easy to find. The most important thing is your lips really. They have to work...and well. There are doctors out there who can check them for you if need be or if you're confident in your own diagnostic ability, you can just go to a mirror and do it yourself.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Incredible storefront in Venice


After we finally settled in to the reality that Venice, Italy is a remarkably commercial place, we began to enjoy the 'scenery'. Thousands of shops all competing with the ancient, crumbling-ness of the old city. It's no surprise that there is a Disney store there. Adds to the charm, ya know?