We are finally here. About 23 hours of planes, airports, long check ins and all in between we got to Rome all in one piece. Of course once the three of us and one set of three lugguage pieces and all carry ons are on our carts, the only two elevators to the way to the car rental place do not work. So we get to do sets of staircases with hundreds of pounds on our back.

Then the car rental place is full and it takes another good three quarters of an hour to get the car. (super small by our standards by the way!)

Any how, the crazy driving styles by Italians got to my skin right away and we are now in full swing (one 2 a.m. breakfast later on and a whole day of recup of sleep.) To get you all excited about our whereabouts and the place and people - I will soon post a linkand send those of you who have the courage to this first clip of pictures. More to come.)

....cant believe I have finally found an Internet place right by hour house!

Love you all

Val