Italy September 26 - September 27

9-26-09 Saturday Day 15 yachts

Sorrentine - Peninsula - Rome

This morning we enjoyed a drive along the Bay of Naples before we continued north to view the Abbey of Monte Castino, famous for it’s roll in the world war two battle in 1944 where many men lost their lives. From there we made our way back to Rome for last minute shopping or a visit to a museum.

In the evening we had our farewell dinner put on by the tour company. It was a fun night with music, singing and wine drinking. Our fellow tourist wished us well and sang happy birthday to Lorene. It was her 87^th birthday. Dal and Jenny from South Africa sat by us and Joe and Theresa from Las Vegas next to them. We all new each other pretty well by now and there was much toasting. Two songs were composed to Tony, our guide and Eduardo, our bus driver, by members of our group. We sang patriotic and just fun songs. We drank just enough wine to loose our inhibitions and wandered off to our rooms with a happy glow on.

I would like to express my appreciation for the help and sympathy given to me by my fellow travelers on this trip. When ever I was having difficulty walking or couldn’t keep up, some one was there to lend a helping hand. My heavy back pack was hauled from place to place and at times the group slowed down to let me catch up. I thank all of you for your consideration.

9-27-09 Sunday Day 16

Final Day

In the morning we packed our bags and dragged them to the lobby. We ate an early breakfast and where on the way to the airport at 6:45 AM. It was time for the long flight home. We said our last goodbyes. Our wheelchairs attendants were waiting. They knew which way to go. Going though customs was no trouble because we were waved on through without opening our bags. We were in the front of the line boarding the plane and had a wheel chair waiting when the plane landed. The flight from Rome to New York was long and tiring but again we were wheeled to our next plane and on our way to Seattle. Lorene’s daughter, Deloris, meet us at baggage in the Seattle Airport and on the way home we stopped and ate at the Poodle Dog Restaurant. The trip was great but it was good to be home.