Kirsten Celestial Gillson?

Kennan Gabriel? Nope. Unfortunately not. But amongst the slight irritations--and humorous situations--that develop in a trip of this length, new names and identities emerge. I was recalling a few of them as we rode the shuttle boat from station to station through the grand canal of Venice this afternoon in the rain.

Rowan:
"A very slow ant"
The curious snail
The Master
Stinkbomb
The green monster

Kennan:
The cheetah
Speedy Gonzalez
Stinkbomb
Vermin
Conan (the Barbarian)

Kirsten:
The mother hen
Gelato monster
Kissten... Never mind. She wouldn't like it repeated.

Micale:
Crab
Crabby
Claw
Huff the magic dragon

As in all good reporting, I was impartial with the facts. Let me state however, that the name calling referring to moods wasn't necessarily fair or deserved.

Until next time...