Good thing we’d decided not to eat any more, because the Rome airport is a VERY tempting place. It’s the most fun layover place ever! There are gorgeous spreads of Italian products...leather, perfume, shoes, textiles, and food, food, food. People are wandering around like it’s Disneyland. And I have to admit they’ve created that impulse that says “You’re leaving Italy...it’s your last chance!” I think I could LIVE in the airport.
The fifteen hour flight Rome to Dallas was loooonnnng but we watched several movies apiece and drank a lot of water. Hannah picked us up in Austin and got us safely back home...back to the realities of life.
With all of the “natural” disasters and craziness in our world, we know how fortunate we are to go on an adventure like this. We’re grateful for all of the people who take up the slack when we’re gone and hope that our refreshment will make us better citizens and more aware of the needs of those around us.