We have lasting memories of our time here. We've walked many miles on ancient roads. Had funny and touching encounters. My shoes are beginning to squeak and have a few holes. My do-it-yourself travel hair cut is less than flattering. We had a few road blocks to our plans and missed some great museums and churches. But, all in all, we wouldn't have foregone the experience. We enriched our knowledge of art, history and culture. I can now talk with my hands while graze mille rolls off my tongue. We made great new friends through Home Away. When we travel here again, we will make a point of contacting them. We truly find the Italians charming, friendly, helpful, funny and the loudest talkers we've ever encountered. Wayne made one last carbonara for lunch today which we enjoyed while overlooking the Roman Forum on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Rather than leave the apartment and risk some unforeseen and unwelcome event, we relaxed, packed and reflected upon a great if not unique vacation. The above video greeting is to our friends John and Kathy who are in Lisbon and called us earlier today with well wishes.
In yesterday's posting I forgot to mention our encounter with the street sanitizer. We had met up with this vehicle a few days ago. Thinking it was just a sweeper, we stepped into a doorway to avoid the scattered debris. Instead of debris, we were sprayed down with disinfectant. At least we were virus proof from the waist down. Today, as this one approached we knew to steer clear. Then, in a state of hopefulness we marched home on the wet, freshly sprayed cobblestones.
