This morning we left Rome. Sad but ready for a less hectic pace. Getting to the station and onto our train was easy peasy. We had heard and read so much about crowds, pickpockets (the police arrest 100 a week) and porter scams that we were worried about having to confront something nasty but none of that was there. The trip was four and a half hours. Very smooth and comfortable. We snoozed and ate the cranky sisters goodies and snoozed and ate some more. A pleasant way to travel. The drive to the apartment was beautiful, along the Ligurian coast, just like two years ago when we passed through here on our way to Portofino.
The apartment is a curious mix. Great location and wonderful view from the balcony but weird in other ways: no mugs for coffee. Gotta buy our own tomorrow so Carol can have her morning cuppa. Also Carol is convinced her bed was never made up. No sheets. Just a comforter and shams. There are sheets in the cupboard so are we expected to make our own beds? Also tomorrow we are expected to scramble to get the money to pay for this place. No cards - only cash. Might have to do it over two, three days if the bank won't give it to me all in the same day. Maybe an email earlier on told us but I don't remember.
We had a nice dinner here though. Right at the harbour. Ravioli with shrimp and a side of grilled veg.
So all is not lost. More tomorrow as we learn to cope with this place. Ciao!
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