After a very lively night in Assisi we woke early. Today we had to leave Assisi and drive back to Rome. Our last day in Italy and goodbye to the big black car. We found our way back to the parking station and met a lovely ginger puss on our way. After our usual 30 minute struggle to get out of the old town we got onto the motorway and headed towards Fuimicini - Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport. We decided we'd leave the car there instead of at Termini. Got there in good time, well done Simon, he's done a great job as usual, worth his weight in gold.
Dropped the car off and hope that the two scratches on the wheel trims won't cost us too much money. The kerbs are much higher in Italy! The car was super. It went very fast and scared all the other drivers out of the fast lane. We travelled well above the speed limit almost all the time, up to 150kmh at times. Lots of fun! I do hope there are no speeding fines though.
We got to the airport in good time which was just as well as the plane was leaving early. Unbelievable - 14.25 instead of 15.30. Arrived in Lisbon at 16.30 Lisbon time, they are in the same time zone as England. Andi rang the apartment people and after several calls we finally got the 'out of office number' to contact the girl with the key.
Took a taxi to the apartment which is up high above the city just beside the Castle of St George. A beautiful location, if a bit steep. The apartment is beautiful, huge, light and airy.Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room and a kitchen with all mod cons. Just lovely. Helena the 'Travel Lisbon' girl told us that there was a little minimart down the hill a bit so we wandered down and bought some supplies. Walked back and had bread, cheese, tomatoes, oranges, grapes and other good things for tea. Yum! Off to bed by 10.30 and wil explore Lisbon tomorrow. It looks lovely!
love from
Maz, Great Gran and Andi
Hi,
ReplyDeleteYour apartment looks great, as does the weather.
We had a very cold morning today. I think it was 3 degrees when I left for work. I had ice all over my car- brrr!
I'm so glad you got the photos. I also filmed a bit, so you can have a look when you get home. Callum has some 'hand therapy' tomorrow at the hospital, so I have to leave work early- :)
Naplan ( or craplan as I see it) began today. My Yr 7s were worried sick. It drives me crazy!!! I can't stand it. Boo naplan. I'm so glad Callum was exempt ( initially he was thrilled about not having to do it, but his excitement soon faded when he realised he was stuck with the Grade 4s doing 'hard work'.
Have a lot of work goss for you which I'm dying to share.
Anyway, enjoy Lisbon and I'm glad you made it even everyone was being too efficient and early!
Love you all,
Caroline x .
Hi everybody,
ReplyDeleteI hope your doing good. I hope you are having the best time of your life. Have lots. and lots and lots and lots of fun. We miss you.
I just got my thumb thing off at 2.30pm in the hospital and it feels weird. The end.
Callum
To all of you,
ReplyDeleteI love the kittens that you played with. They look so cute to me. I called the one on Great Gran, Rosie and the ones with Andi are called Ruby and Melissa.
For my birthday I got a DSi from Mum and Dad.
I miss you heaps
love Ella. The end.
This comment might end up on here twice as I seem to be so bad at doing this!
ReplyDeleteWow, you girls are having so much fun and seem to be in every city with a major festival on - 10/10 for degree of difficulty!
Life is very boring here by comparison though a highlight was Dean wearing a tiara on the Royal Wedding night, all be it a cardboard one!
He is obviously missing you very much Andi as he subjected himself to my usual lazy 10km walk with Kate last Sunday. He was rewarded with sharing in my other's Day brunch cooked by Erin and Sean.
You'll be pleased to know you are missing out on hail storms and the release of the budget - 2 very unpleasant affairs.
Luv to you all. Sue XX