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just to let you all know that I am currently on holiday in Italy. My daughter, Kathryn is over from Oz and she and I flew out to Verona yesterday and then our taxi met us at the airport and here we are in Riva on Lake Garda. Baggage drop, security etc at Gatwick all very smooth and stress free and flight fine. Off the plane, through passport control, baggage collected in twenty minutes. That does not happen very often….

However, the taxi driving us to Riva took over two hours. Traffic at a standstill becaue of an accident so by the time we arrived we were really tired. So late there was no food available but Kathryn had had the foresight to buy a couple of sandwiches at Gatwick so a quick cuppa and a cheese and ham nibble later and off to sleet.

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Pulled the curtains back this morning and this is what met our gaze. Beautiful. Breakfast and a swim and then James and Helen and Florence and Beatrice arrived at luncthime. Is there anything better than having your grandchildren running towards you shouting Grandma and flinging themselves into your arms?

Not really….

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6 responses to “Random in Italy”

  1. Elaine Avatar

    Yes we are all ok but it is all over the news here abd everyone is very shocked

  2. Joan Kyler Avatar

    I’ve just been reading about the earthquake in Italy. I think you’re quite far north of the epicenter, but I hope you and your family are fine.

  3. Elaine Avatar

    Weather gorgeous. Hotel excellent. Family wonderful

  4. Elaine Avatar

    We eent for a walk to the lake. Breathtaking

  5. Joan Kyler Avatar

    What a view! There’s something to be said for arriving at a destination after dark. I friend and I went to a dude ranch in Grand Teton National Park years ago. We miscalculated how long it would take to drive from the airport and arrived at the ranch after dark. In the morning when, like you, I opened the curtains, we saw a similar magnificent sight. Thank god there are still beautiful things like mountains to look at! Have a wonderful vacation with your family.

  6. Pam Avatar
    Pam

    You are right, there is nothing better. And such a gorgeous place!

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