ROME 23/10 – Day 39: My View For Awhile – Tips

I was up to see the Roman sunrise at 06:49 but I won’t be around to see the sunset at 16:59.  The Ave Maria bell is in the 17:30 cycle still

It is the Feast of the Four Holy Crowned Martyrs.

There will be a total lunar eclipse.  10:58 UTC.

It is the 312th day of the year.

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Meanwhile, BLACK to move and mate in FOUR

NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.

I thought I might rearrange the order since I’m now working on my phone.

Time to get rid of all that I can from my fridge.

I picked up a little fresh mozzarella for caprese.

This was lunch.   Pane di Lariano.

I had a little bit of eggplant alla parmigiana and some lasagne left, so they were warmed up together.

Last night, after getting everything packed and the place cleaned I met a friend for a final adult beverage at the Campo.

Which drink is mine?

Instead… out my door this morning.

A last glimpse of the Chiesa Nuova where wonderful St. Philip Neri is.

A last glimpse of the Ponte Sisto.  See how dark St. Peter’s dome is?

From my door in a taxi at 0730.   At the airport there was total chaos in the section in Terminal 3 for direct flights to the USA.   Then I found beyond the regular lines, the “Priority” line and zipped in.  From there, passport control opened a new section just as I got there, so – zip again – security pfffft – in the lounge with breakfast in front of me 0830!

You never know about airports.

Tip for those traveling and then LEAVING Rome.  For flight to the USA, have your cab drop you at door 4 of Terminal 3.   Right now (because of construction) that’s the closest to get you into the dedicated check in area.

BTW… I thank one of you who donate by WISE today, because I used my Wise card for the taxi.   Worked like a charm.  Thanks for the ride!

This was the first trip during which I used my Wise card for ATM withdrawal and purchases.  Far lower fees and very favorable exchange compared to using my US cards.   I was using my Wise euro account.  Use the card in the UK and it will take the money from your GBP account.  In the USA from your USD account.  Very handy.   I will use it more in the future, I think, though the monthly limit is a bit limiting.

More along the way.