Roma

We arrived early this morning after a fantastic 7 1/2 hour flight.  Hurray!

I had originally been very worried about flying. I mean flew as a small child, but I don't remember it. I remember having little plastic wings, and wanting to be a pilot when I grew up, but nothing of flying it's self. So imagine my suprise...I love it! Take off and landing are a little weird...not bad  just weird. But there is nothing like cruising at 39,000 feet!   The only things I don't like about flying, layovers, and of course landing at one end of the airport only to have to go all the way to the other end to get to the next gate.  Reagan was awesome in this regard...it looks like all the Delta flights arrive and depart from the same terminal.  DaVinci wasn't bad either....even though we arrived a very long way from the main arrivals terminal, they have a sweet little train to haul you to the terminal....I am thinking Logan needs something like that. I am not looking forward for the return walk.

Oh and ladies if you are going to fly to Italy, book yourself on Alitalia. You will not regret it! I can't be sure, but I think we had the best looking flight crew on the planet. The gents were, umm lets just say in my single days they would have been right up my alley. Tall, dark hair, olive skin, beautiful eyes and smokey voices.  Molto Bello!!  And for you guys, the ladies of the flight crew weren't to shabby either.

Someone had asked us if we were planning to rent a car here, we kinda looked at them like they were maybe a little crazy. After arriving, we know those folks are more than a little crazy.
Probally 40% of the cars we have seen have some sort of denting, either front side panels or back side panels.  Our shuttle driver didn't look at traffic before backing out at the airport, he just backed out. The nice British couple that were ridding shot-gun looked petrified. It was a very interesting two hours from the airport to the hotel.  I shall never complain about traffic at home again. Oh and LPD, if you think that people in Lincoln follow a little close, just come to Italy and experience the fun yourselves. That was the closest to Nascar or the Autobon I ever want to get.

I love the decor at our hotel! The staff were also very friendly. They must be used to tired international travelers at around 10 am. They seemed to understand when all we could manage was a weak little Bongiorno when we arrived. While we were sitting in the bar area waiting for our room we heard the following languages from other guests who were arriving.  French, French Canadian, German, Korean, Australian (lol I know it isn't a language)  From what I have read about, and seen on travel shows our room is very spacious. We have a Queen size bed, ample storage (big armoire)

We met some very nice people from Ontario, they were finishing up a 14 cruise. Yesterday they were touring Pompeii, and were kind enough to give us some tips. So far everyone has been so sweet. Italians and other tourists.  WOW I am a tourist!

We are settling in for an afternoon nap, as we have now been up traveling for over 24 hours.  So far I am still wide awake, but know that I am going to crash hard soon.