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  • ReisendeItaly Puglia 2023
    Dag 10

    The Last Day

    10. mars 2023, Italia ⋅ 🌧 57 °F

    This is my last full day and I am spending most of it on a train. That's part of the experience, I guess. I am currently on the train from Bari to Rome, with about two and a half hours to go. Hopefully,
    it will work out to meet up with Pam and friends tonight.

    I took my time this morning--it was nice not to have to rush. I tried the espresso machine one more time. I lost a pod trying to figure it out, then used the last one before the water heated up. I had my last breakfast at about 8:30am. It was a lot of cheese and cold cuts! Then, back at the room, I finished packing up my suitcase. I actually still have some room. It weighs just under 40 lbs... Finally, I put the suitcase in the car and checked out.

    The drive to the airport seemed longer than I remembered. I did get turned around once on the way there and then again, trying to find the right lot. I dropped off the car and I was off to the train station. Not too long a wait for the train to "Bari Centrale", which sounds very musical if you hear it enough...

    I didn't pause much outside before heading to my platform for this train. It was on time and was pretty full when I got on. It had already stopped in Lecce and Brindisi. I am in the aisle seat, and so far, I haven't had anyone next to me. One more stop to go!    Les mer

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  • ReisendeItaly Puglia 2023
    Dag 10

    Evening in Roma

    10. mars 2023, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    My train was about 10 minutes late. I found the luggage storage place and dropped off my bags. Walking to the restaurant, I passed the Diocletian Baths. Wow-- the energy here is so different!

    I found the restaurant where Pam said. It was a bit of a tourist trap. I had a spritz while I waited. They showed up right before 6pm. A bit older crowd than I'm used to. Also, not into the concept of, "when in Rome..." as they ordered Chianti. I ordered Carbonara and suggested we try a wine from Lazio. One of the guys, Dan, loved it.

    I wanted to go to Trevi Fountain or Piazza Navona, but the taxi service didn't work. They gave up and we went to their chichi hotel for drinks. Since they paid for dinner, I said I'd pay for drinks. Shit 120€. Oh well...

    I'm on the train to Fumicino. Will get 3 hours of sleep.    Les mer

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  • ReisendeItaly Puglia 2023
    Dag 11

    FooManChoo

    11. mars 2023, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

    I am waiting to board my flight to Amsterdam and enjoying my last cornetto and espresso.

    I took a cab from the train station to the hotel. I got into the line for going to Rome, as opposed to local. After I got in the right line, I got a cab who then stopped for another couple going to the same hotel. Even with two of them, it still cost 20€.

    After checking into the hotel, I had less than 4 hours to sleep. I thought I'd already paid for the hotel, but I hadn't. If I'd known, I would have just slept at the airport...maybe. According to my Fitbit, I slept for 2 hours and 34 minutes. It is last time I can stretch out for the next 17 hours, so it was worth it.

    They told me that at 4:00am I needed to take a cab. But another couple in the lobby got a shuttle. Cab cost 30€, shuttle cost 24€. Well I had a nice driver who tolerated my Italian.

    At the airport, it took a few minutes to find my check-in counter. Most of the airport was empty, except the KLM desk. The line to check bags was long! But my Sky Priorty status came through again! I waited for about 3 minutes. Plus, since the lounge was closed (which I probably wouldn't have used), they gave me a 15€ voucher for breakfast. So I picked up an espresso, cornetto, and a water. Afterwards, I saw they sfogliatella! Next time, right?

    Now I'm on the plane. At the gateI got to listen to a couple behind me having a discussion about her ex calling her last night while they were at dinner, and she told him it was spam. She's cheating on him, for sure... The plane is full of a group of teenagers. Too early for this!

    I also got the SSSS on my ticket to PDX. Last time, it wasn't a big deal. Hopefully it won't be this time...    Les mer

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  • ReisendeItaly Puglia 2023
    Dag 11

    Hanging out in Holland -- Airport

    11. mars 2023, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 36 °F

    I tried to sleep on the 2-1/2 flight, but no luck. Fortunately, the minute the plane took off, all the teenagers fell asleep.

    Navigating Schipol is always a challenge. It took me to figure out which way to go. I found the passport control and it said if you had more than 2 hours before your flight to wait. So I got in line a Starbucks. Ahhh... "filter" coffee that takes more than 5 minutes to drink...I've missed you! I pulled out my laptop and started to check out work emails. There were over 400! Using my hotspot, it took too long to file. So I went through all of them, deleted what I could, and responded to a few. Once my coffee was finished, I started moving to the gate.

    I noticed this morning that my passport stamp was really faint. I actually panicked at first because I couldn't find it. The passport agent was looking hard for it, and I let him know where it was. We joked about the weak Italians. He gave it a proper stamp!

    At my gate, I saw I still had 45 minutes to go before they started letting people in the gate area, so I walked back to the restaurant area. I found an Irish pub and dropped in. I should have had a Guiness, but went with a Bloody Mary. along with some "Bitter Balls," which are fritters stuffed with veggie and some sort of gravy. The funny thing is that everyone working here is Irish.

    I got to the gate early because of the SSSS. I had to go into the back where they had me take off my shoes and jacket, and then they stabbed my hands, feet, shoes, bags, and laptop. There was a small nervous moment because I had been on a farm. And I know synthetic fertilizer can set them off. It was an organic farm, thankfully!

    On the plane now, and I am almost home!    Les mer

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