From the Ruby!

Well we are board an had our first sail away!!! And now the seas are a bit rough. just great for sleeping! Winds are 24mph seas are 10+ so a wee bit on the rough side.
We are off to Sabatini's for dinner as we got a free bottle of champagne for tonight.
So later,

OK, now is on to packing,,,,, again

Well we went to meet Claudia and Ken, at the Spanish steps. And went for beer and pizza. there were so many people,I couldn't believe it. We did find them and Ashe & Murry. And we had a good talk and a long walk back, after stopping by the trivi fountain to through a coin in it. It to was VERY crowded! But fun, so now to get ready for our 10:30 am pickup, to go to the ship,,, wow it is here!!!!

Dinner

We didn't want to go out as we were just too tired. The restaurant Champagnerie is very nice and very good as I said before. Ed had a lamb dish and I had a sea bass that was to die for!
So then it was off to bed, and except for wakeing up some times, slept until 10 this morning.

This evening we will go and try to meet some people at the Spanish Steps and then find a place for dinner. Rome is very warm right now so that is sure a change from VA.
More later, hope all is going well.

Good morning

I should say good afternoon,as it is 2:30pm here. We just got back from getting wine for the ship. We bought some that our waiter recommend.
Last nights dinner was some of the best food we have had in a very long time. It was the end of a very nice day.
Our flight was uneventful and very smooth, when we la ded 30 minutes early,they parked us way out in satellite parking. So we had to take a bus in, and then the line for passport control was very long. But our bags were all there, and that was good! And so was our driver!! Off to the hotel, room was not ready, but they compted us with cappuccino and cookies and we felt revieved. We were upgraded, so also have a very nice room. After a shower and a nap we went to dinner...... Continue

We are in Rome

I just rote a long post, and lost it!!!!!! So I will have to do it tomorrow as I am just to tired now to do it again. All went well but have lots to tell
Ciao Cindy

Charlotte airport

Well we made it to Charlotte :) It is bright and sunny and about 50f.
Our flight doesn't leave until 6:40 pm so I guess we will. Get to know this airport. The lounge is really nice. It is fun going first class.:)
More later.

We made it to Richmond

Weare all checked in to the Marriott, by the airport.  Ed is taking the car back to Hertz.  The house is all secure, and we are on our way. :)  Tomorrow is an early get up, our flght leaves at 6:30 am ugh.  Then on to Charlotte, and our flight leaves for Rome 5:00PM or there abouts,, I foget.
Our bags weigh in at 43,44,31,33 lbs, so not to bad for 30 days.