Welcome to Bologna

Even before we deplaned at BLQ, I had a message from the Blacklane car service I had arranged. Having tracked our flight, the driver was advising us that he was already at the airport to pick us up.

Our checked bags were quick to show up on the baggage carousel … one after another. By 5:00p, we were on our way to meet the driver in the arrivals hall.

The drive into the city was uneventful … the rush hour traffic not hindering us in the least. By:6:00p, we were unloading the vehicle. With the management office closed for the day, the realtor had arranged for us to ring the doorbell of a neighbor to be let inside the building … the keys to the apartment itself under the doormat.

We have since unpacked the bag that held our ‘first night essentials’ … linens and comforters to make the bed … towels and daily meds … and so on. While I was unpacking, Mui went shopping for fixings for a light dinner at the apartment. He bought cleaning supplies as well … which we will put to good use before we unpack everything else.

The work of settling in can wait until tomorrow … and the next day … and the day after that … however long it takes.

In the meantime, having made it past 9:30p, it’s time to go to bed for a good night’s rest.Read more