Thursday 27 September: Again my final meal was thwarted. I obviously have some issues with meals the day before I travel. I went out to dinner to a very nice restaurant recommended by the hotel. I ordered an antipasto and pasta dish and I managed to eat about half the antipasto, which was huge, and a few mouthfuls of the pasta, which was just too rich - gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce. Next trip I think I will save my money and have a sandwich for my last dinner in a city.
The restaurant was quite large, with a number of rooms, all made to look cave-like.
Friday 28 September: I cannot believe how quickly the time has flown. This morning is my last day in Rome. I have packed - what a nightmare - my clothing seems to have multiplied and even though I am leaving some things behind it was a tremendous effort to squeeze things in. Fortunately, as my suitcase is so small I do not think I will be over the limit. It is lovely and cool in the hotel but I am sure outside is hot and humid again. Even the Romans complain. The hairdresser yesterday said, "Basta caldo." Enough of the heat! So, this blog is short as I really don't have much to add. I'm at the point where I am just waiting. I'm home Saturday evening and then back at work Thursday, that will be hard.
I leave you with a photo of the main altar at Santa Maria Maggiore and the night sky from my balcony. I have no idea how the sky is so blue late at night.
Ciao a tutti. Thanks for following my Italian story.
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