ksmmoto -

That was quite a trip, and certainly a very pleasant read. Despite the unpleasantries that you witnessed, it sounds like they were few and far between. Good for you for recognizing how some people act - even in someone else's homeland.

My family originated in the lower Austrian area (Alpenland), and in Germany. Once, along time ago, I can remember having some friends over and we took in some sight seeing - I think at some cathedrals or the like. As the setting was sunny and about 21c, with a certain calm to it, all of a sudden is an outburst, "Where is the restaurant...we need something to eat. Where is it..." and so forth it went on in a VERY loud tone.

Virtually everyone, whether native or not, recognized what an obnoxious group this was, and kind of wanted to stand clear. (Not that it matters much, but the outspoken individual was female, and most definitely from USA - as THEY boasted)
After abit, thinking that we "had lost her/them", we could hear them again.

We all felt the same as you and the Italiens infront of you had felt. Unfortunate for sure, but that is what makes the world what it is.

I was very intrigued by your visit/story. Sounds like a wonderful time - Thanks for sharing it!

- Willie H

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