Neither of us slept as well as the first night. I find that true most of the time when traveling. The second night is the worst. We were up before 6 and made in room coffee to get us going. Breakfast started at 7 am and we shared a table with Rick and Cheryl from Rhode … [Read more...] about May 17, 2015: Rome Day 3
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May 16, 2015: Rome Day 2
Steve was awake at 5:30 and he quickly figured out how to use the in-room coffeemaker. Thank goodness as I think I would have just waited for the restaurant to open. (Little did we know this would be our only Italian hotel with this appliance although a couple did have … [Read more...] about May 16, 2015: Rome Day 2
May 15, 2015: Rome
During the ride to the hotel, I was grateful we were not attempting to drive it ourselves. It appears that traffic lanes are suggestions. Drivers have to be aggressive AND defensive at the same time. It took an hour to get to the hotel and I can't imagine what traffic looks … [Read more...] about May 15, 2015: Rome
May 14, 2015: Traveling to Italy
After eight months of planning, the day we travel to Italy is here! Neither one of us could sleep well and we finally gave up at 2 am. Just 2 1/2 hours before the car service picks us up for the trip to the airport. When checking in the day before for our flights on US … [Read more...] about May 14, 2015: Traveling to Italy
Italy: Preparations
I didn't need to make any arrangements for several months. In March I got busy and made a lot of reservations! Pet Boarding - Our dog, Charger, goes to the Dog Biscuit Inn. Our neighbors usually take care of the cats. Airport transportation - I had bought a Groupon … [Read more...] about Italy: Preparations