Arriving in Rome

Joey and I arrived in Rome at 8:30 a.m. and were met at the airport by our bed and breakfast host, Giorgio. He is almost 80 and still giving tours of Rome. I was a little worried about what was in store for us when Giorgio couldn't remember where the car was or how to pay to get out of the parking garage. In Rome, when you want to figure out something, you abandon your car in the middle of the road (leaving your jet-lagged female passenger in the back seat) and wander around until you figure things out.

Giorgio took us the long way back so that we could see Ostia-a beatutiful beach area. Now the problem is we're going to run out of fuel...

Finally, we get some fuel, Giorgio treats us to a cappuccino and we arrive at the bed and breakfast. Giorgio lives between the hospital and the university about 4 blocks from the Metro. By Rome standards, a quiet neighborhood. It reminds me of New York.

We have about 5 minutes before our guide, Marilena arrives to take us for a quick overview (6 hours) over the main areas of Rome.