HOME AGAIN - ALMOST

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It is now about 8 pm Seattle time and I got up to start this trip home at 6 am from Rome. Adding in the 9 hour time change, I've been on the road, in the sky, or in some way or other making my way west for the past 24 hours, but since my math brain is not functioning too well, that may not be accurate. If you are reading this, you are more awake than I am, so you do the math. I just know it is a long time when you can watch most of three movies and still not be at your "final destination" and the airlines like to call, home.

I'm throuwing in three final photos that reflect my last day in Rome. Friends were the high point of my trip, and that includes my traveling companion Sally.

Thanks for traveling with me!

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Photos

Kitchen Table
What I value most about this trip is the time spent sitting and talking with friends around a table with wonder home prepared meals. This table is at Stacy and Gino's house in Rome. Notice the patio in the background with all the wonderful plant that Gino has grown.

Patio Table
We also ate outside on the patip several time.

Dining Room
The last evening in Rome, I got to participate in the celebration of Gino's birthday. Again, great conversation, this time including Elena and Giorgio, Stacy and Gino's talented and beautiful children. It fills my heart with joy to see what great adult they have become. The same for Fulvis's son, Lorenzo, and Rosamaria's daughter Alessia.

Comments

[Meighan Pritchard]

Welcome home!
Hi Julie, Mom and I have been going through the entire blog tonight so that she can give me the complete tour. It's fun to see all the photos and hear about all your adventures. I'm glad you had such a great trip.