I landed at Fiumicino this morning at 7am. I remember trying to eat some dinner before falling asleep, but because I'd already taken an ambien, I ended up throwing up in the bathroom instead. The whole episode is kind of a blur, though.
We took a 45 minute drive to Trevignano which is a cute town on Lago Bracciano -- just across the lake from the town of Bracciano. We pulled in at lunch time, and on such a beautiful day, most all the tables at restaurants lining the lake were full. We found one spot that was very picturesque but probably not the best food in town. Even so, it wasn't bad. There was a nice lawn with trees and benches where the kids could play between courses.
The interesting thing is that we had a hard time finding anyone else wearing shorts. It reminded me of Cairo -- except we are not in a Muslim country; this is Italy. Yet in April, even when it's 75 degrees (and 85 in the sun!), the ladies were in jeans and leather boots, or black hose with skirts, and some even wore jackets! No self-respecting Italian ever dresses for the weather.
I was pretty tired by the time we got home. And, since I'd been walking, my ankle was pretty swollen again. I tried to take a rest but Avery prevented me from doing so. Three times, just as I was dozing off, he woke me up. Avery really couldn't hold it together for the car ride home from Trevignano. Once at home, he was punished by having to spend the rest of the day in his room. As a result, he decided if he was going to have to stay in his room, he would torture the rest of us by making as much noise as possible! I can't believe he didn't tire himself out. But alas, he made it to dinner and passed out immediately afterwards. Just as I am about to do.
Avery came along with Josh to pick me up. It was great to see them both. Shortly after we got home, the girls came downstairs. We spent a while going through all the new clothes, shoes, and gifts that I'd brought over from the other side of the pond. Josh went out on a ride and by the time he returned, we were all (very) ready to get out and enjoy the gorgeous day.
We took a 45 minute drive to Trevignano which is a cute town on Lago Bracciano -- just across the lake from the town of Bracciano. We pulled in at lunch time, and on such a beautiful day, most all the tables at restaurants lining the lake were full. We found one spot that was very picturesque but probably not the best food in town. Even so, it wasn't bad. There was a nice lawn with trees and benches where the kids could play between courses. 
The interesting thing is that we had a hard time finding anyone else wearing shorts. It reminded me of Cairo -- except we are not in a Muslim country; this is Italy. Yet in April, even when it's 75 degrees (and 85 in the sun!), the ladies were in jeans and leather boots, or black hose with skirts, and some even wore jackets! No self-respecting Italian ever dresses for the weather.
It was such a nice treat to return to Italy and spend a day like this in the country. The vegetation is so green and even the drive was really lovely.
I was pretty tired by the time we got home. And, since I'd been walking, my ankle was pretty swollen again. I tried to take a rest but Avery prevented me from doing so. Three times, just as I was dozing off, he woke me up. Avery really couldn't hold it together for the car ride home from Trevignano. Once at home, he was punished by having to spend the rest of the day in his room. As a result, he decided if he was going to have to stay in his room, he would torture the rest of us by making as much noise as possible! I can't believe he didn't tire himself out. But alas, he made it to dinner and passed out immediately afterwards. Just as I am about to do.
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