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Italy-25 ***note: just a shot of one of the many sidewalk/piazza cafes where you can sit, enjoy dinner, and people watch. Day 3 The plan for this day is a bit more laid-back. We’re grabbing a complimentary breakfast on the roof of the Marriott Grand Flora, renting a car from Avis, and driving down to Amalfi where we plan to stay for the next 3-4 days. Breakfast was a huge buffet with just about anything you could want, and it was eaten on the rooftop patio which overlooked much of Rome. To the left you can see the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica standing out clearly against the sky, while the majority of the view is of the Borghese gardens, which includes the Galleria Borghese and the Villa Medici among other things. After breakfast we went to get our rental from Avis. The reservation was set up with the Avis office at the Leonardo da Vinci airport, which would require a metro ride to the Stazione Termini, followed by a 45 minute train ride to the airport, followed by negotiating through the airport crowds to the counter, getting the car, and driving back to the hotel to finish checking out. As I walked out the front of the hotel I noticed an Avis sign and asked the bellman about it. Lo and behold there was an Avis office two blocks from the hotel! I walked down there and there were incredibly helpful, switching my reservation and hooking us up with the weekly special which included full insurance coverage (something I normally don’t bother with but will come in to play later in our trip) a newer model and unlimited mileage for less than the original reservation. As a spur of the moment decision I also added a Tom-Tom, which was the smartest thing I did the entire trip. It was worth every penny of the cost as it likely saved our marriage. Without it we’d have been lost many times and probably would’ve ended up in multiple arguments. Anyway, the vehicle they gave us was a blue 4 door Opel with a manual transmission and a 1 liter, 4 cylinder engine. That’s right, 1 liter. We left the hotel and began following the Tom-Tom’s directions to Amalfi, when I noticed something. Street signs and traffic lights were in very different locations, so much so that I ran the first traffic light I came to and nearly clipped an elderly woman about to cross the road. Needless to say she let me know I was an idiot in a very colorful way. We made our way south down to Salerno and began the drive up the coast. This was fun and nerve wracking at the same time as the road was very narrow, very windy, cut into the side of the mountains, and had many blind corners. Oh, and they were filled with scooters weaving in and out between the cars and giant tourist buses bullying their way around the hairpin turns. As we finally pulled into Amalfi Jen pulled out the reservation information. It said there was no parking at the hotel and that we should call them to find out where to park and so that they could send down the luggage service which would transport our bags to the hotel. Yeah, we didn’t have a cell phone that worked in Italy and pay phones didn’t seem to be readily available either, so we asked a traffic cop what to do. He helped us out and soon enough we parked the car in a parking garage, left our bags for the luggage service, and headed to the hotel (Residenza del Duca) which was located on the 7th floor of a historical building just off the main piazza of the village. There wasn’t an elevator, and I wouldn’t suggest this hotel to those that aren’t in some modest bit of shape. There were two days in Amalfi where we went up and down those steps enough to justify a second dessert after dinner. By the time we got settled, showered and changed into clean clothes it was time for dinner. Amalfi is a small town, and the main piazza is where everyone congregates in the evening. There are many cafes, pottery stores, and gelato shops, and the local liquor Limoncello is served and sold everywhere. It is manufactured up and down the Amalfi coast and comes in two forms, both made primarily from the local lemon crop: a clear lemon liquor, and a cream lemon liquor, both of which are quite good. Each town on the Amalfi coast claims to be the original Limoncello makers, and even the Isle of Capri lays a claim to it also. I’m not quite sure where it actually originates. As we ate at a sidewalk cafe and enjoyed people watching, a group of musicians came around and played several of their songs. I’m a bit of a sucker for this kind of thing, so I bought one of their CD’s. They call themselves Gypsy Orient and have 4 member: a singer (with a tambourine of course), a guy with an accordion, a guy with an acoustic guitar that had duct tape holding it together, and a bassist who played a standup bass with only 3 strings. Did I mention how much of a sucker I am? Anyway, we spent the rest of the evening relaxing and enjoying the people watching. Pat and Buddy...an abused Beagle...check out article Sadly in Cleveland and surrounding areas, as well as our whole nation, domestic animals are being abused daily. Most times these assaults go unreported, many never observed by strangers. One such animal, now named Butterbean Buddy, a purebred beagle, has suffered through this outrageous mistreatment. This is what happened to little Butterbean Buddy, he was beaten, blinded and caged in a shelter due to reasons we can't reveal.? We can say "Buddy" was retained for a few months in an animal shelter before he was legally available to be adopted. The egregious acts he experienced while living with his tormentors are to be kept private via his out of state adoption. He received no medical care for his traumatized body while in the pound. During this long stay, he was suffering with serious and blinding eye injuries due to the abuse he endured. It is perceived he may have been kicked viciously in the head, thus explaining the great deal of pressure built up behind his bulging eyes. Looking at Butterbean Buddy's head from behind he looks like a frog. There is no way to gauge how he managed to live those few months, neglected in a cage, until he was able to leave. He was finally transferred to a foster home. The temporary family looked diligently for someone to care for him and give him the help and vetting he needed. After trying to place him with many uninterested rescues, being told repeatedly "no one would ever want that dog," he was finally placed on Craig's list. This little dog, this innocent, vulnerable, blind and fragile little beagle so precariously posted on the Internet free to any takers! Anything could have happened to this poor animal. Luckily he caught the eye of Pat Deeds in Maryland. It was love at first sight! Yes miracles do happen and angels do walk this earth. Pat knew at once she must save this dog and contacted the people immediately. She was told in order to adopt him all his medical expenses would be hers and that she wasn't to reveal any of his past history as far as any legalities were concerned. She readily agreed to their mandates and drove a great distance to welcome this injured and blinded beagle to her home in Laurel, Md. Advertisement She and her husband chose the name Butterbean Buddy, a lighthearted and charming name which matched his rounded appearance and his special aura of hope. He has adjusted to his new home, albeit slowly. So broken by his cruel and sadistic first family the dog won't bark, he could, but he won't. He also becomes very stiff if picked up, sometimes whimpering so afraid of what might occur. It is perceived he is terrified of being dropped or thrown, a nightmare for any dog, and even worse for one blinded by such incidents. Though he can't see and is in constant pain, he loves walks and prances quite happily close to Pat, sniffing an occasional plant or bush. He seems at ease and quite the little man on these short ventures outside. Despite his abuse Buddy holds no grudges and is an extremely gentle beagle. Every night he snoozes by Pat's feet, snuggling in, he is finally feeling some sense of love, comfort and safety. Buddy seems to know that never again will a human hand or foot strike out at him in rage or violence but only in tender touches and soft strokes. Buddy has been to the vet, had his eyes checked thoroughly and the pressure measured. Unfortunately for Buddy, Pat's hopes of fixing his one eye were naught, they found he needed surgery to remove his both eyes ASAP following treatment of infection. This is scheduled for June 13, 2011. It has been estimated to be $2800.00. Meanwhile, due to the constant agony from his eye injuries he needs expensive eyedrops to help alleviate his suffering. Please watch for a follow up article on Butterbean Buddy. I will have an update on how he is recovering once his eyes have been removed. He should feel a great deal better with the injuries finally addressed and as he continues to adjust to his new home. Thank you so much for reading about Buddy. I hope you enjoyed this article and liked it. Please share it with others as animal abuse must end. We need to bring awareness to the extent of the brutality and encourage our law makers to bring harsher punishments against those that so vehemently harm defenseless animals. If you like, leave a comment at the bottom of this page. 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