Our trip to Paciano starts with a flight from Newark (EWR) to Rome Fumicino (FCO – aka Leonardo DaVinci Airport, but nobody calls it that).

Newspaper delivery has been suspended, banks and credit card companies have been notified, wireless phone plan modified, neighbors have agreed to check the house and water the plants. Music playlists have been downloaded.

Michele has packed and repacked three times in the last week; Frank started yesterday. Since we are dual citizens, we each bring two passports… just have to remember which one to use and when. We have more than enough AC adaptors… but can you ever *really* have enough?

Caught an Uber to the airport bus from Allentown to Newark. Arrived three hours before our 5pm flight. Bags checked, boarding passes in hand, off to have a nibble and a drink. Thank God for airport lounges; they are worth every penny if you spend a lot of time in airports. Boarded… pre-dinner drinks in hand, movies selected for later. Next stop: Roma. See you tomorrow!