rome

Our trip to Rome got off to a bad start yesterday when our flight was cancelled as a result of the Italian air traffic conrollers going on strike for the day. We did not find out about it until we were just about to leave. We decided to go to the airport anyway, hoping that perhaps we could get on to another flight. Ended up having to turn back. As disappointing as it was not to be on our way to Rome, I must admit it was quite nice having what was in effect an extra day to do some of the things at home that we should have done before we set off. It felt like the day was extra long because we had got up so early. Did some shopping and had a lovely big cooked breakfast. Later on we managed to arrange for us to get on a 7.30am flight for the next day. And is how I come to be typing this post while sitting at a computer in Rome. I will write some more later.