Today was a travel day to pick up Eric in Rome. The Hotel Morano owner, a very nice woman whose family owned the hotel for generations, took me to the bus stop. This was definitely beyond the call of duty. She even gave me a 5 euro discount on the room and some food for the trip. She was such a wonderful lady, just like all the people in Pratola Peligna.
I was to meet Eric at the Tourist Information Center; that was the plan. As usual I did not follow my own plan and kept going to the platform where the train arrives. Eric had to wait for over a half hour. Oh well, he was so glad to see me that he did not get mad. I am happy to see my husband after so long; It is a nice change to be traveling with someone.
It was a quiet day in Rome, since Eric did not have any sleep for two nights. We returned to the hotel I stayed at two months ago (wow, I can’t believe it has been over two months since I arrived in Italy). Armando is so nice and we had a lot of fun negotiating the price. I am definitely spoiled with the single prices. He gave us a secluded room after my last stay of smoking and snoring in the room next to mine.
We had a great lunch with wine and Eric and I both took a nap. We are getting up early to return to Sulmona so I can shop at the Saturday market. Remember that Eric has a whole suitcase for my extravagance. I am buying flour, an espresso maker, a copper pot, bottles of tomato sauce, etc, etc, etc,. You just cannot get the same ingredients in the U.S.
I am trying to plan how I can fit in all I want to do in the remaining three weeks. There is so much more to accomplish. I would definitely extend the stay, if it wasn’t for visiting my parents.
Ciao for now
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