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Day 22: Lake Como to Zurich via the Bernina Express

The day dawned grey and misty. I went to see the vet at 8:30 and collected a few more stamps and signatures on Lottie’s passport. Hopefully it should satisfy the border guards now, though I’ll have to go to an Italian ASL (health authority office) on my next trip to get a new blank one.Continue reading “Day 22: Lake Como to Zurich via the Bernina Express”

Day 21: Colico, Lake Como

I stayed at a family-run lake-side hotel I’ve been to before. The alpine landscape couldn’t be more of a contrast to the prickly pears and palms of Lecce. Fellow translator Liz popped over from Milan for the day and we had a lovely time drinking scenic spritzes, having a delicious Sunday lunch and even quiteContinue reading “Day 21: Colico, Lake Como”

Day 20: Lecce to Lake Como

Enjoyed four nights in Lecce, but it was all too quick and the weather took a turn for the worse. My little apartment was nice and snug but it was a bit chilly for strolling round outside. I managed to get all the important things done, like getting Lottie’s rabies booster jab and updating herContinue reading “Day 20: Lecce to Lake Como”

Day 16: Rome to Lecce

Yesterday was a day for believing at least six impossible things before breakfast. I was up early to take Lottie for a quick run round the block. Stazione Termini seems very familiar. It may have a Victoria Secrets shop now, but the layout is essentially same as when I lived nearby in a pensione inContinue reading “Day 16: Rome to Lecce”

Day 15: Capena-Rome

The contract signing at the notary’s tomorrow has been shifted to an earlier time so I decided to play safe and spend the night in Rome. The house is totally empty except for the kitchen appliances and five sofas. Everything else now has a new home. I’m really proud to say that absolutely nothing wentContinue reading “Day 15: Capena-Rome”