| One of Mauro's friends runs a really, really nice SPA in Padova,
Italy. The only thing we had to do was to pay for the train ticket there
and back, and maybe a few odds and ends. Despite this offer, it was really
trying for the group to commit to going. Finally, after some debate
and discussion, four of us made our way to Padova. Tauta, Annameke, Martin
and I all had a really great time. The SPA is just what you'd expect, a
classy resort for people with cash. We swam in the natural mineral water
pools, took a turkish bath, ate some really nice food, drank some incredible
wine, sneaked out and did a mid-night swim under the moonlight (sorry no
photos), enjoyed Padova and had a really great time together. It was
really unfortunate that we all didn't get to go, but for those that went, we
definately made up for their absence. Our first day we spent most of our
time at the SPA, and who wouldn't with all this luxury available to some poor,
stinky volunteers!
The second day we spent quite a bit of time in Padova, really a nice Italian city. I just wanted to walk, but Tauta and most everyone else wanted to take the bus. After getting on the wrong bus, and having realized that we'd waste some time waiting for the correct bus, Tauta, quite understandably, is a little frustrated. He mood changes quickly, but I managed to capture the moment perfectly.
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