Arrivaderci, mama e papa

My parents and my cousin survived their first trip to Europe okay, even when I sent them off on their own to Rome without the benefit of my incredible linguistic skills and they had to fend for themselves. Had a good time with them out here, but hosting guests for two weeks is exhausting. Besides, many of you who read this probably know how high-maintenance my parents are--you know, always crying because they're hungry; always fighting for the front seat; my mom whining because my dad is wearing her clothes again....um, nevermind.