"grossbea" > wrote in message
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> So...You would agree with banning anything other than American style
> (whatever that is....) from such places as the tourist areas of Annapolis,
> MD, or Mystic, CT? Just curious>
>

Yes, possibly, in certain historic areas. Have you been to Lucca? If not,
make the trip and get back to me when you've seen it.

I've also been to the Mystic Seaport , Plimoth Plantation, Sturbridge
Village, and don't recall any restaurants that are out of character to the
environs.

In the case of Lucca, there is a portion of the town surrounded by wall. It
is only that area that they want to preserve. Thee are plenty of other
places a short walk away that can have anything you desire. I went to Lucca
(as well as some other towns) to enjoy the historic ambiance, stroll the
narrow streets, be a tourist. If you want to make the city look like just
another city, I'm not interesting in going.

I've been to Italy often and am planning another trip, maybe two. I'll be
bringing back certain foods that I cannot get here. I'll be enjoying
certain foods that I can only eat while there. None will be Chinese takeout
but if I get a yen for an eggroll, it will be on the outskirts of town, not
in some historic area.

I don't complain of the lack of shade trees in the desert, now do I complain
about the lack of sun in a rain forest, now will I try to change them.