And Goethe's Italian Journey is the best of the best. If you have never read it, treat yourself. A young man discovering Italy at the end of 18th century. Some good editions also have the terrific erotic poetry -- the Roman Elegies and the Venetian Epigrams (some so filthy they only made it into print in the last 20 years). Thanks for the quote, kat: reminds me to go and get the books out again!!
yours, Peter T.