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Travelogue

 

            Since childhood, traveling has always been one of my hobbies. In the summer of 2002, my four friends and I planned to take a seven day trip to Europe. Most of Europe lies in latitudes more northerly than New York, due to which it has warm, Atlantic currents with moderate temperature. The Alps can be used as a rough dividing line for the continents climate. To the north summers are mild; winters can be cool and damp - with rain most common in autumn and spring. Due to this, we decided to carry our raincoats when we were packing our bags.
             Before leaving Indianapolis, we did some research on the recent history and climate of each city that were going to visit. In addition, we also found out the documentation required for entry as we all held Indian passports. It included a valid passport, visa application form and two photographs, proof of our trip and lodging ( air reservations as well as hotel reservations), sufficient funds and proof of travel accident insurance. For the fifteen Schengen countries, there is a uniform European visa which is issued by an Embassy or a Consulate. The rule was that if we intended to travel to more than one Schengen country, we would have to apply for a visa at the Embassy of the country which was our first point of entry. Once we got our visa's, we bought our tickets to the places we wanted to visit in Europe and planned our trip in more detail.
             Our first destination was Rome (Italy). Italy is situated in Europe and attached in the north to the European mainland. In a century marked by immense political unrest, public debate between the classes, and resurgence in new forms of art and culture, citizens are taking part in Caesar's grand Roman tradition. Political fights have moved from the rostra to the capitol, although the arguments remain just as heated. Today, the Italians (divided principally into northern and southern alliances) are seriously rethinking the formation of a single state.


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