Some folks claim that this historical confluence of strade contributes to the confusion and, yes, grubbiness to be found in one of the world's most exciting cities.
We've spent only a few hours of a single day in Rome, and that was 11 years ago shortly after September 11 2001, one stop on a wonderful Mediterranean cruise with two of Kathy's brothers and their families. We're looking forward to upwards of four days in the Eternal City this time, staying at the Rome Cavalieri Hotel.
Following that we're planning a week in a little hotel about a 90-minute train and bus ride from Rome in the town of Soriano nel Cimino. The hotel, Palazzo Catalani, is affiliated with son David's timeshare and happens to get great reviews.
Our bags are packed, our UA upgrades have cleared, and we'll drive to Seattle tomorrow afternoon to take some cute grandkids out for dinner before flying out early Monday morning, January 31.
Flight............Depart...................Arrive
UA 732.........SEA 6:10 AM........ORD 11:57 AM
UA 728.........ORD 1:10 PM.......IAD 4:00 PM
UA 966.........IAD 5:01 PM........FCO* 7:45 AM (Tue, Feb 1)
That will also add another 6787 EQMs to our UA Mileage Plus accounts but, as always, who's counting?
*Aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci di Fiumicino
2 comments:
Staying on the Imperial Floor at the Cavalieri? If so, you'll not need to spend a dime on food all the time you're in Rome. Have a great trip!
The Colosseo lounge was still closed for renovations as of a few days ago and loyal Hilton Diamonds have been upgraded to the Imperial Lounge. We're keeping our fingers crossed but didn't officially upgrade. We'll see if our little gamble pays off.
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