Sorry there was no blog entry for yesterday but we couldn't get the wireless to work in the hotel at the airport in Amsterdam. We were surely sorry to leave our new friends at the New Holiday House Roma but we were off to a new adventure. Till (hotel manager) hired a car to drive us to the airport. We were thankful that we didn't have to struggle with our luggage on the subway and then on the train. The driver took us on top of a hillside to see the panaromic view of Rome. It was awesome. He told me to get out and take pictures...didn't take me long to do just that. Unfortunately it was hazy but I did get a couple good pics. Rome airport is very unorganized. We ordered a wheelchair for ... read more

We have had a great day so far today. Mom is reading WWII notes from Uncle jim in preparation fro tomorrow at Anzio Beach. Larry is singing with the Ipod and sleeping. We didn't venture out so early today as our B&B is just a couple or three blocks from the Vatican. Till (B&B manager) brought us our breakfast...great cappacino, juice, and pasteries...yum-o. We started out at the Vatacian..unbeliveable! Unfortunatelly the Sistine Chapel was closed for May Day (National Holiday) so we will miss seeing it...gives us a reason to return. We joined a open deckk bus tour which was recommended by Till. He was right on the money. It took us everywhere we wanted to go and with headphones gave us the history of many sites. We loved it so much we went around twice. ... read more

We were delayed for 3 hours out of Atlanta...mechanical failure...good thing they got another plane!! Thank goodness for Roger as I was able to listen to music with his Archos and the noise cancelling headphones...worked great! Was a great ride over here but long...after about 6 hours I started getting restless...Larry paced the plane and it was a big one...394 passengers. I think Larry walked around all night and got to know many people. Mom watched and movie and so did I. Didn't sleep much at all so when we arrived at the bed & breakfast we all took naps. Rome airport was not fun...should have learned some Italian!! Just couldn't understand the help staff (wheelchair people). We have walked around the city and had dinner at a place that remined me of Jimmy Columbos or ... read more