Rome!!

Well, it is Monday 1 October and we are now in Rome. It took us 24 hours to make it to Florence and we were both way too tired to attempt a blog entry. Cleared Gatwick airport with no problems at all then headed to Pisa...our luggage was fine and well within the weight limits. Got to Pisa and planned on taking a train to Florence....TRAIN STRIKE! So, we took the bus, and due to super, super heavy traffic, didn't make it into Florence until well after 7. Since it was dark, and we were tired, we opted for a cab....traffic was so bad it took 30 minutes and cost 20 euro to go 1 mile....ah well, this is Italy. The hotel was nice, but the shower pretty much flooded the bathroom, which made for lots of squeals and laughter. Found a restaurant and had some really good pasta and seafood then got to bed well after 10, so we were already on the right schedule. Great breakfast! Good coffee. Then we walked into Florence and all around....everything was very walkable. Got back, checked out and took a shuttle to the train station. OK, we are traveling with way too much luggage for trains and subways! So, when we got to Rome, we splurged and spent another 20 euro for a cab. We are all settled in now and getting groceries. The internet in the apartment is via television and is way, way too time consuming so we are at an internet cafe. If anyone needs to call our phone number isç 39 06 70450720
Arrividerci!
Patty and Deb