Travel day again…They are exhausting. But all went well. The train was jam packed. My 1st class seat didn’t do me much good. The train was chockers with everyone returning from their August holidays and I sat next to a nutty woman who kept want to charge her phone. The plug was across my lap so it was very annoying. A 5.5 hr train ride is a bit of a drag in anyone’s language. Its nice watching the landscape turn back to green as you move North, losing the vineyards, olive trees, rocky soil and cacti along the way.
I got the bus back to Chris’…It’s always nice to get back here, it feels like home. Chris had some lovely fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, figs etc for dinner and then we went out walking. Bought a gelato and sat in Piazza Navona watching the world. I must say it does feel like a massive privilege.
Bev is staying in a very plush hotel here and Chris decided to walk me past it to show me. I went in to leave a note but Bev was in her room. Chris bolted and I stayed to say hello to Bev. We went up to the roof-top bar which has a gorgeous view over Roma and had a Spritz. I only stayed half an hour but I think Bev appreciated it. The funny thing was that she also knew my NBFs from Lecce and confirmed that I couldn’t have sustained my cover as a Liberal Party private school girl for very much longer…but that’s another story.
I was exhausted so hit the hay as soon as I got back.
Today is a day of packing logistics (always my nightmare). Chris and I are meeting Bev for an aperativo this afternoon and then (just) Chris and I are going out for a last supper tonight.
Plane tomorrow!! Cant wait to see you all xxxxxxxx