airport, tracked down our VAT refund, and are now toasting our return to the states with shrimp cocktail and prosecco (we scored first class for the return flight!!). We are on the flight now as we bring this glorious celebration of our marriage and Lynne's birthday to a close.
Yesterday we arose having several errands in mind after we packed for the high speed train trip to Rome from Venice. A last vaporetto ride to the train station found us staring at 15 steps to enter. We could only guess Italians didn't travel with wheeled suitcases and that there is no Italian ADA.
The train covered over 300 miles in just more than 3 hours including several stops along the way. We tilted on turns and moved at speeds up to 175 miles per hour towards Rome, buzzing through tunnels and across hill and vale. It was very easy travel ... we now understand why many see Europe by train.
Since we were last in Rome two weeks ago, the weather has turned and we encountered 80 degree temperatures. Although we were disappointed to not see more sun during our vacation, we were certainly glad for the moderate spring temperatures; it was great "walking around" weather. After arriving in Rome we dashed to the shoe store for the final footwear purchase (see photo for shoe shopping summary) and after a late lunch, found that we were ready to unwind rather than tour more. We ended our last full day with a stroll through the Borghese gardens and a quiet dinner outside near the hotel.
Ciao one last time from romantic Italy!
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Location:Roma
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