Counting the hours

We're down to counting hours rather than days when Alex joins us. She arrives at 8:30 a.m. Italy time tomorrow morning (Tues) and we sorted out that the best place to meet was in Chiusi. That little Tuscan town is one hour from us via car, two hours from Rome via train, and the main terminal where all trains converge heading north. Driving into Rome was a daunting venture so we sought out another option. Hopefully all will go well with her negotiating the Rome airport and finding the proper train. Cross your fingers, say your prayers, and hold a good thought that we are lunching in Chiusi tomorrow with all of our chicks in the nest on our 25th anniversary day!!

Today was another relatively lazy day here. Joel and I drove into Siena to check out the computer glitch situation. An interesting adventure in charades to describe electronics problems without speaking the prevailing language. Thankfully another customer came to our rescue. Nonetheless, not the greatest news for the computer...it will still need attention when we return home...Joel is slowly adjusting to that painful outcome. On the way back, we stopped at a grocery store in a tiny town 5 minutes before they closed for their afternoon siesta. Can you say, 'power shop'? And can you pantomime kitchen garbage bags in less then 30 seconds? I can. So fun.

Anyway, while we were gone, the boys played tennis and swam. We ate lunch and dinner at our apt and just took a night swim. The group of Germans that were here for a wedding left this morning and a few other couples have arrived...much quieter around here! Joel and I also had a nice Italian lesson with the hostess here, Diana, which was SO helpful. She is American born so 'gets' the struggles we have with the language.

Enough for today. I know Joel already blogged a bit, but the photo I'm adding is of Joel preparing to imbibe lunch in our tiny kitchen.

Off to play more euchre...Joel and Calvin are one game ahead of me and Drew and we just can't go to bed with that situation, now can we?

xoxo