Our Arrival In Rome
Having arrived at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport outside of Rome, Dev, the chicken and I waited patiently for our driver (the transportation had been arranged by the Daphne Inn) - A well-dressed older gentleman holding up a sign with “Mr. Stefanitsis” written on it greeted us at the arrival gate … He enthusiastically helped us with our baggage and proceeded to take us to his vehicle. We walked for what seemed an eternity in the mid-day sun to what appeared to be a bus loading zone. Our driver quickly discovered that he had parked in a no-park zone and his vehicle had been towed. He used what can only be described as “international sign language” (as he spoke no English) to describe his, and now our, dilemma. We were told to wait.
And wait we did for about 30 minutes.
Our driver re-appeared with a fellow driver in tow. When we saw a nicely appointed black Mercedes sedan, we thought our luck had changed. With our luggage loaded, our driver in the front seat, next to the second driver, we assumed we were on our way to the Daphne Inn. Instead we were given an intimate tour of the back roads of Rome's airport - with our driver - barking directions in Italian to his friend - it turns out we were going to retrieve his towed vehicle. 45 minutes and 69 Euros of our driver's money, we were on our way to our hotel - in our driver's well-used and non-air conditioned sedan.
The photos below document our experience.
Comments
Hi there, So glad to be updated about your trip. This has truly been an adventure for you all. Our best wishes for the rest of it. Things are good here. Expecting Kim and Rob for Victoria Day holiday. hugs to all of you. love, Gabriel and Lillian xxx
Posted by: Lillian and Gabriel | May 10, 2006 6:51 AM