Our friend Gerry had an idea for remembering our trip. Instead of souvenirs, buy a charm at each stop. Then I'll have a charm bracelet of memories. I bought my first charm today. It is called "the lucky horn", handmaid by Mario Daldemian. Mario has been hand making gold jewelry for 20 years. If you see a picture or have a particular design or idea, send it to him at 6225 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90045 and he will make it for you. (attn: Marquise fine jewelry). 310-337-6424. Delightful man!

The Lucky Horn, cornuto, corno, or cornicello is an Italian amulet of ancient origin. One wears it for luck or to ward off the "evil eye" something that may be useful on our journeys.