Yesterday we rattled along, all right! Determined to reach Tivoli, we had a few missteps in our communications and directions. It seemed every mode of transportation we tried was noisy, and we ended up backtracking twice in our attempts. However, we persevered and found a beautiful hillside town, replete with gardens and fountains at the Villa.
When we had enjoyed our time in Tivoli, we wondered how to return? Did the ticket we had purchased for the bus include a return trip? (The answer is “no. It was only two euros.”) It never hurts to try though, especially when you are a silly tourist. We found a bus, which we thought could take us to either the train station, or eventually a metro. When I tried to validate my previously validated ticket with the driver, I just couldn’t get it in the little machine! She tried to help me, then she just took my ticket and ripped it in half and sent me on my way to the back of the bus, with my husband following. It would be nice to say that I was feigning stupidity, but in fact, I just couldn’t figure it out. Had I figured it out, I think we would have been denied and would have been hoofing it somewhere else.
Well, well, well. We rode home on a beautiful air-conditioned, plush bus. We saw new sights outside of Rome, stayed on as long as possible, (it did not go to the train station) and then hopped off for our metro ride home. We were pretty proud of ourselves with that little coup.
It’s just nice to have unexpected adventures and kind transportation experts.
Love you, Mom! 🙂
Walking down the street thing!