Sometimes nothing goes as planned and sometimes it is for all the best reasons. On a recent short stop in Verona, Italy, over the New Year holiday, we were reminded through some amazing Italian hospitality that optimism, humility, and big smiles can go a long way. How We Ended Up in Verona Buddy and I are used to being on our own for the vast majority of the year – including holidays and special occasions. Honestly, we quite like to do things by ourselves for the most part. But every once in a while, we crave meaningful human interaction. It