Adventure 2018

Day 8…Heading to Rome

Although my phone hero got my phone started again there was problems with connection services…and I could take pictures, but gps, and other forms of communication was not working. Calling driver to confirm transportation ride to Naples on 1st night in Positano, the rude man on the other end simply said, “its confirmed!” And hung up… knowing I had confirmed email, I just wanted make sure.

Waking up in Positano early before our yummy breakfast from Gippy we went out ro our stop and waited for the driver 6:10 no one shows, 6:30 no one shows, having no way to communicate I used Angie’s phone to call driver. He stated that he would not be there til 7am. When telling my party, I could see frustration and irritation. However I had done what I could to assure the ride. Whether it was being tired or paramoia, I had distinct feeling that I was being resented for the misfortune, although anyone who knows me; knows this will happen. The driver arrived at 7am and was very friendly and courteous.

Being on the Amalfi road there is nothing more than curves, twist, and swirls. With two girls being prone to car sickness I didn’t know how this would go.

When we arrived at the train terminal I left them eating lunch while I tracked down there Roma passes from tourist office. Still wheeling my roller bag and looking side to side, I made a quick turn and plowed over a tiny sweet nun….well if that didn’t take 100 hail marys! Only me.

We had to wait on our train, and then we boarded. We arrived at termini station. Using my GPS a luxury I did not have my first trip, I was able (with help of a few questiins) to navigate to our apartment. Bags a rolling, and backpacks swinging we made it to our room. Very nice and my excitement was building. I love Rome, I love it all. We cleaned up and out to explore we went. The girls were cautious and a little wary. Plus everyone sore fron the day before hike. We walked through the streets, shopped the vendors, and explored our area. I took them to one of my favorite sites the Trevi Fountain. Of course it was crowded with everyone tossing in coins and selfie picture making, but I love seeing it again. But the girls just didn’t seem impressed. One asked “what is it?”I realized at that moment to them this was vacation, a trip, and to me it’s a passion of seeing and sharing the place I fell in love with from books and reading all my life. I could’ve hung out there 1/2;the night, but I think I was the only one enthusiastic about seeing it.

Everyone was ready for dinner and we found a restaurant and we ordered our meal. It seems most are worried about the menu and stay on the safe side with pizza and pasta….I ventured out with chicken. More shopping and walking we headed back to room for a good nights rest. As we walk by, a young couple is spotted getting married…the getting married thing had followed Julie..

Getting back to our room with plenty of walking, we went to sleep. Plans for the girls to go to the Colosseum while I did some exploring on my bn own.

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