Cinque Terre and Vienna. The start of the end.

Hey, I finally have access to cheap internet. I had like 30 emails. I just got into my hostel at 140 in the morning in Vienna. So far everything is the cheapest of the trip. I was famished and ate like a quarter of a pizza for 2.50 euros. And 20 minutes of internet is only .50 euros (as compared to 2 euros for 15 minutes in Florence. It was hailing in Venice when I had the lay over.

And, to update you all on Cinque Terre. It was a beautiful place. The sun was hot and intense and the people were quaint and personable. I did the walk that saw all the 5 terres. I ended up buying a cheap snorkel and mask and snorkling (it wasnt that great in terms of snorking, but was fun none the less). What else to say? I got reallz badly sunburned in Rome (as you know) and now I got sunburned on my back. I am still a lone traveler as of now. Megan is in Vienna now (I believe), but weve been estranged since we didnt meet up our first morning in Cinque Terre. Traveling alone is much different. After these three days, Ill have been alone for 9 nights! (excluding a travel day I spent with Megan after Rome). I think you have a more authentic experience when you dont have comrads to bufffer you, for better or worse.
Just something to note about my travel style. Sometimes I make split second decisions that dont pan out so well. I just act, hoping that things turn out well. Its actually sort of liberating. For example, I wasnt sure of what tram I needed to get on (I knew it was number 18), so I just jumped on one (it turned out to be going the wrong direction). It is nice to be in the position where failure is an option that can be flirted with. I think thats one fo the things this trip has taught me. For better or worse, you can put yourself out there. If you fail, at least youve tried.
Cheers.