May 30- Chilling in Civitavecchia

After a light breakfast, we commenced a day of uninterrupted chilling. We chatted with Margarita, who worked for the US Navy at La Maddelena in Sardinia, and discovered that all the girls are here for the Italian national Gymnastics competition. They all then left to go do their competing.

I opened one of the huge umbrellas on the patio, pulled out my knitting, fired up some podcasts, and enjoyed the tranquility. I was joined by the felines- orange and grey, who creatively alternated between sunning and seeking shade. A mama dog stopped by- she must sleep in the barn, because she had hay in her hair.

We had some lunch, and spoke with Paolo from Padua. He and his wife were staying here because their daughters were competing in in-line hockey.

Chilled some more til dinner, walking around the ranch and enjoying the patio. I got a little sunburn - it happens.

Dinner was again delicious. I did the tagliatelle with cinghiale - really like that stuff.

A little re-packing, and to bed. (With girls getting back late, of course)Read more