Siamo Arrivato
We are here! It is the end of the second full day.This is not the only blog we have going and as the others have computers along they have already been updating theirs. I'll link to them in posts so you can follow us there too, if you are interested.
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Saturday/Sunday, May 9/10 - Flights and the first evening
Our flights stayed on time and went well, although none of us really slept. The layovers in Minneapolis and Amsterdam were long, as expected, but not bad. We had complete individual control of movie viewing on the long flight and many recent Oscar nominated films and blockbusters to choose from. The final flight had unexpected, wonderful hospitality with good sandwiches and beverages.
The team, ready to go, in the Waterloo airport.
Moonshine out the window during the transatlantic flight.
Wingtip of the plane.
We had a welcoming committee (Fabio and Giuseppe, the Rotarians in charge of our visit for the district) at the airport and got in our bus (our transportation for the month) to travel from Milano to Aosta, where we are now.
Fabio and Gianni load the bus.
Fabio and Gianni load the bus.
Fields and mountains on the road from Milano to Aosta.
Layers of mountains somewhere around the Valle d'Aosta.
A restored, private castle overlooking the Valle d'Aosta (this photo wasn't actually taken on that first drive, but here it fits!).
We had a brief breather upon arrival at the hotel and then went to dinner at a nearby restaurant with Serge, our Aosta coordinator, and Gianni. We are in the old city part of Aosta, within blocks of Roman walls, arches, and other well-preserved ruins. The dinner (and all of our meals so far) was a proper feast! (I think others have covered some of our food in our blogs, so I won't right now).
Serge and Ruth.
A double room, Aosta style. (it was really two full rooms, complete with their own bathrooms, with only one entrance and separated by thick curtains...as you can see here!).
Serge explains the layout.
Serge explains the layout.
Jim, Gianni, and Serge. The men's side of our first dinner table.
Our first Italian meal!
A courtyard entryway at night.
A courtyard entryway at night.
Aosta's city square at night. (around the corner from our hotel!)
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