We woke at 06:00. Everyone got dressed. We put all the chargers away, and put all the devices in ‘Airplane Mode’. Somehow it was already 06:30. This happens when there are five of you. We went down, settled the bill with the hotel, and got into our cab. The airport is very nearby, so we … Continue reading Day 11 – June 4, 2018 – Homeward Bound
Day 10 – June 3, 2018 – Back to Roma
We got up at 09:00, went down to breakfast. My parents and a few other wedding guests were already there. We didn’t delay, ate fast, and went upstairs to finished that last of the packing. We went do a floor and said goodbye to my parents. It was a strange feeling. I hadn’t seen my … Continue reading Day 10 – June 3, 2018 – Back to Roma
Day 9 – June 2, 2018 – Vigevano
I had gone to bed at a relatively reasonable hour - 02:00 - last night. Once breakfast was out of the way, the kids were out by the pool, with their besties from Wales. We were due to head to a town, Vigevano, about an hour’s drive away with most of the remaining guests just … Continue reading Day 9 – June 2, 2018 – Vigevano
Day 8 – June 1, 2018 – Wedding Day
I can’t remember when we got up and had breakfast. I’m sure it was as riveting a breakfast as the other days. We usually saw several other guests in the dining room which was nice. The wedding wasn't until 17:00 so we were no hurry. Our family bonded very well with one of my sister’s … Continue reading Day 8 – June 1, 2018 – Wedding Day
Day 7 – May 31, 2018 – The Crowd Swells
I have no idea what time we woke up today. I think it was pretty late. We didn't have any specific plans except for dinner, so we took advantage to catch up on sleep. We went down to breakfast together and feasted on everything they had. The kids were delighted. I don’t think they’d been … Continue reading Day 7 – May 31, 2018 – The Crowd Swells
Day 6 – May 30, 2018 – Arrivederci Roma, Heading North
Today we left Rome. We all had thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It had gone by way too fast. We felt a little bit at home, having become accustomed to the subway. We could speak a few more words of Italian, and chose to do so. We had seen most of the major sights. We were due … Continue reading Day 6 – May 30, 2018 – Arrivederci Roma, Heading North
For now…
I'm sitting outside, early on this cool but muggy June morning in the middle of nowhere in Italy. It is 00:51. My sister got married yesterday. No. I guess it's two days ago now. Everyone's in bed. Everyone. The last two nights lots of people stayed up until five or six a.m. Not me. I … Continue reading For now…
