I am new here, looking for ideas for my 1st trip back to Italy since i lived there back in 1995-1997. I used to be fluent but not speaking it in a while has negative effects. i am going back in May 09 for 21 days and looking forward to it. hoping to brush up on la lingua...

Benevenuto aziator! You will find plenty of ideas here

Hello Aziator, and welcome here!
I'm sure you will have a great time in Italy!
While you wait for May09, spend some time surfing the forum, you will surely find a lot of ideas for your trip.
If you want to refresh the language take a look here
Welcome again, and good posts!

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