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  1. Snowstorms in Europe are making us wait at the airport, but the snow is beautiful
  2. Last night we returned Galileo's flown in space telescope at a ceremony in the old palace in Florence, it was an honor to fly it.
  3. In Florence, Italy, just saw Michelangelo's David and works by DaVinci, Raffaelo, and other masters, now Christmas shopping
  4. Just returned the replica of Galileo's Telescope that flew on the shuttle to Science History Museum in Florence, a very nice ceremony
  5. Tonight I will return a replica of Galileo's Telescope, that I took on my spaceflight, to the science history museum in Florence
  6. In Florence, Italy, at a press conference in the house where Galileo lived 400 years ago
  7. Just had a great dinner in Florence, Italy - Steak Florentine
  8. Just met with the President of Italy, Giorgio Napolitano, and presented him with an Italian Flag that flew in space on STS-125
  9. Just spoke at the Rome Planetarium, lots of interest in the space program in Italy.
  10. Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Excavations under St. Peter's Basilica, a wonderful afternoon.
  11. Having pizza in Rome, just outside of the wall of the Vatican
  12. Just met Pope Benedict, gave him a Vatican Flag and photo that we flew in space for him on my spaceflight, it was a great honor to meet him
  13. In Rome, went on a midnight stroll through old Rome, incredible history and beauty
  14. Just spoke at the European Space Agency in Holland, great group of people with many contributions to the space program
  15. On my way to Amsterdam to visit the European Space Agency and give a presentation on what we did on STS-125
  16. In the Lourve Museum, admiring da Vinci's Mona Lisa
  17. Enjoying the Orsay Museum in Paris: Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and many more!
  18. Inside San Chapelle, magificient!!
  19. Went to the Eiffel Tower last night, it was lit up beautifully, people here are very friendly, having a great time
  20. Touring Notre Dame and historic Paris